Electronic – Why does an antenna sometimes has a bending on the end of the wire

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I sometimes see antennas as follows ( Paint 😉 ):

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It sometimes is even in manufactured wires. This gives the clue that there is a scientific explanation for this bending. I have searched on the internet, but could not really find a good answer on it. Can somebody please explain to me if this is true and has a function or has no impact or maybe is worse for the signal.

Best Answer

A good reason to put such a loop on the end of the monopole antenna is to reduce the likelihood of someone being stabbed by accidentally falling on or tripping into the antenna. Under all ordinary circumstances, it would have no discernible effect on the performance of the antenna when compared to the same antenna with the small loop uncurled.