What is the use of loading coil?

A)
Sideband suppression
B)
Increasing the antenna gain
C)
Increasing the range of the antenna
D)
Correcting resonance to a desired frequency

Correct Answer :   Correcting resonance to a desired frequency


Explanation : When a vertical antenna is made less than one-quarter wavelength, the practical effect is a decreased inductance. The antenna no longer resonates at the desired operating frequency, but at a higher frequency. To compensate for this, a series inductor, called a loading coil, is connected in series with the antenna coil. The loading coil brings the antenna back into resonance at the desired frequency.