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Able to cover all frequencies between 3.5 and about 10 MHz, the loop described here is directional, does not require a radial system, and stands just 1.8 metres tall. The antenna can be put together in a short time and is cheap by Peter Parker VK3YE ex VK1PK

140 feet of insulated wire, the first half of which (70 feet) is space wound on an insulated tube.

Described here is a simple multi-band magnetic loop antenna designed for 20, 30 and 40 metres, but by changing the overall length of the wire coverage of other bands is feasible

Build a longwire antenna for 50 Mhz

Attic Fan dipole antenna that allow to operate QRP from 40 metres to 10 metres, specifically 40, 20, 17, 15 & 10 meter band

A small transmitting loop antenna for 20 metres using a aluminium bicycle wheel rim.

A simple multi-band magnetic loop antenna designed for 20, 30 and 40 metres, made from 16 feet of RG58 coax cable. The performance is impressive for its size but not meant to replace a Yagi. The antenna features a tuning head, matching unit, tuning capacitors, band change switch, and matching transformer. The feedpoint is at the bottom of the loop. The document provides detailed instructions on assembly and operation.

Described here is a simple omni-directional, vertically-polarized dipole for two meters. Made from coaxial cable, it can be rolled up and stored in a small container

VE3HCR article of a home made loop antenna for 80 meters band

VHF Antenna in a lunchbox. The magnetic loop on two metres band Lloyd Butler VK5BR

An option for restricted and limited space, to operate the six meters band with an indoor three elements yagi antenna by Brian Williams

This simple antenna is capable of remarkable results on 160, 80 and 40 metres. Forming a triangle from around 50 feet of satellite TV coaxial cable, the top of the triangle can be as low as 15 feet, and the lower side just high enough to prevent a passer by hanging themselves

The page describes the construction of a simple omnidirectional, vertically-polarised dipole antenna for two metres using coaxial cable. It can be used indoors or outdoors, with no extravagant gain claims. The project is low-cost and can be completed in about 20 minutes.

conversion of low band VHF Philips FM-92E to 6 metres

The HB9CV is a well known two element antenna of a directional beam type with a forward gain of 4 to 5 dBd. This one is for two metres but it can be scaled, from the dimensions in the diagram, for other bands I have also made them for four and six metres

conversion of low band VHF Philips FM-828 E band down to 6 metres

VK2KFJ amatuer radio information pages, including packet radio, six metres, radio modifications, local repeater lists.

conversion of low band VHF AWA 25M-1 carphone onto 6 metres.

Magnetic loop for 20 to 6 metres pedestrian mobile by VK3YE

conversion of low band VHF AWA RT-85 transceiver down to 6 metres.

conversion of low band VHF AWA 25M-22 carphone onto 6 metres.

11 metres d.x. group northeast england.

A website dedicated to 70 MHz Band

This transmitter was first constructed in 1987 and provided the author with his first real rig, capable of distances of more than about 100 metres.Use a 6GV8 tube.

The Four Metres website offer a global overview graph of the four meter band plans world wide

A page dedicated to top band transmitting equipment and operations by VK3YE

A complete guido to 4 Metres band for beginners

6 Elements on 50 MHz / 6 metres

A small rig that you can take hiking and on business trips.

The G3JVL 6M ground plane vertical is a compact antenna that is ideal for portable operations. It packs away into a small bag only 1.3 metres long which is an ideal size for hand-baggage on aircraft.

Jim, G3RTE and Phil, G3SWH will be QRV on all bands 80 to 10 metres as VK9C/G6AY on CW only from the Cocos Island Motel on West Island between 22nd February and 5th March 2011

Sporadic E is a form of propagation that can arise with little warning, and enable radio frequencies of 150 MHz and more to travel over distances of a thousand kilometres and more.

The _G3TSO_ Mobile Antenna Page details construction and tuning methods for mobile antennas operating across **10 to 160 metres**. The content describes a Hustler-based design, optimized for RF performance and vehicle speeds, featuring centre loading. For optimal operation on various bands, the loading coil placement requires clearance from the vehicle body. Antenna resonance is critical for efficient mobile operation. A mobile antenna's base impedance may be as low as 27 ohms, requiring specific matching to achieve maximum radiation, as a minimum SWR at the transmitter does not always indicate resonance or maximum output. Tuning involves physical adjustment of antenna length to achieve resonance at the operating frequency. The _G3TSO_ page outlines a tuning procedure utilizing a low-power signal source and a field strength meter to identify maximum radiation before impedance matching. Loading coil placement, either at the base, center, or top of the antenna, influences radiation efficiency and mechanical stability for mobile installations. Centre-loaded whips, such as the Hustler design, offer a compromise between efficiency and stability, often for single-band operation. Helically wound antennas, including those for **28 MHz**, may present base impedances around 17 ohms, resulting in a 3:1 SWR at resonance. Low resistance grounding at the antenna base is also specified for optimizing performance and minimizing RFI during mobile operation. DXZone Focus: Mobile | Any | Antenna Tuning | HF

This is a design based on the QuickYagi 4 software by WA7RAI with some changes for practical reasons. The beam uses 6.5 metres of standard 25mm square boom, 12mm diameter elements without tapers. The actual boom length used is 6.3 metres and all parts are readily available.

This design makes the most of having to put an aerial in the attic. This inverted-vee yagi is giving good results at GW0GHF. Directive gain is about 6 dBd. The front-to-back ratio is not brilliant, about 20 dBd.

Amateur radio website dedicated to six meters band with dedicated pages on 50MHz propagation and DXing