  A typical antenna optimization design problem is presented, and various
issues involved in the design process are discussed. Defining a suitable
objective function is a central question, as is the type of optimization
algorithm that should be used, stochastic versus deterministic. These questions
are addressed by way of an example. A single-resistor loaded broadband HF
monopole design is considered in detail, and the resulting antenna compared to
published results for similar continuously loaded and discrete resistor loaded
designs.
