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Beverages: How Short Can They Be - When we think of Beverage antennas, we automatically think of several acres of land and lots of wire!

Transmission Lines - Whenever you choose a coax feedline, the frequency of operation is a very important consideration. Over the operating bandwidth of the coax the VSWR is low, typically 1.2:1 or better. Insertion loss is also an important parameter. It is usually specified in dB/foot and is a linear relationship.

SWR: Maximum allowable VSWR - VSWR (voltage-standing-wave-ratio) represents the degree with which an antenna is "matched" to the system impedance. Most modern antennas do not require any tuning for optimum performance. VSWR is one of the easiest parameters to measure and VSWR meters are becoming very popular antenna installation tools

Construction Practices - The construction of light weight structures that support wire antennas requires some definite insight into the behavior of the materials

Yagi Element Mounting Considerations - One of the most important considerations when designing and building a Yagi antenna is the method used to attach the elements to a boom. This is true because the boom influences the electrical length of the elements. In this article JH Reisert explain with drawings techniques on mounting yagi antenna elements to a boom

Wireman-J-Poles for 2m-40m  ^{updated  pop} - J-Poles with Wireman-cables for the quarterwave matching section

Wellbrook ALA 1530 active magnetic loop review - Interesting review about active magnetic loop antenna Wellbrook ALA 1530 and 330S by ON4SKY

A Magnetic Loop antenna for 7-21 mhz - If you find external wire antennas obtrusive for amateur radio or short wave listening, then this is the antenna for you, is just 1 meter diameter

The 5 Bands Wire-Beam - This wire-beam has one radiator-element, feeded with 450-Ohm-Wireman-twinlead and needs an antenna-tuner. For the bands 6m, 10m, 12m, 15m, 17m and 20m bended reflector-elements are used. The support is a cross of 4 fibreglass-fishing-rods

Modified Buddipole for 40 to 10 Meters - This is modified version of buddipole antenna, using vertical wires instead of telescopic ends by ks7j

Antenna Selection Made Easy - This page will help you answer important questions about antenna selection before you talk to a supplier. After reading this paper, you should be able to better determine the most important parameters you need to know for your antenna selection criteria.

Antenna Polarization notes - Antenna polarization is a very important consideration when choosing and installing an antenna. Most communications systems use either vertical, horizontal or circular polarization. Knowing the difference between polarizations and how to maximize their benefit is very important to the antenna user.

How create simple dipoles - How to create a simple but effective half wave dipole, illustrated instrucions on how to build wire antennas

QSL and green stamps by ON4SKY - What become our QSL once sent ? QSL routes, IRC and green stamps, the best and worst practices.

Popular Wireless Magazines Priority listing - Since 1995, one of best places to go for information about GMRS and FRS. Offer a bulletin board community on the topic

ON4AOI Automatic Band Decoder - Automaticaly select the correct antenna and bandpass filter, by ON4AOI

Alpha Delta Communications - Manufacturers and distributors of coaxial surge protectors, coaxial switches, HF fixed wire antennas

RACOM - Radio modems - RACOM is a Czech company specialized in design and production of radio modems and other devices for wireless data networks for radio channels from 140 to 900 MHz. RACOM radio data networks are suitable for data transfer in telemetry & SCADA applications, transaction networks, security systems, IP networks and firts of all mobile tracking and fleet management.

CAP Wireless Amplifiers - Design and manufacture application specific microwave and RF amplifiers, upconverters, downconverters and multifunction assemblies.

Telecom Product Profiles - Telecom Product Profiles is a manufacturers' rep firm specializing in factory direct Nello Towers, monopoles, antenna mounts, shelters, and more. Factory direct Cellular, PCS, and Wireless Broadband equipment such as antennas, radios, and more. Installation, financing, and leasing options available.

How to become an amateur radio - How to become an amateur radio ? by ON4SKY Review of general conditions to get licensed, examinations, regulation, CW, foreign calls, and more

Clusters and Packet Radio - Introduction to the use of clusters and Packet Radio, hardware, settings and commands by ON4SKY

Skycraft Parts - Skycraft Parts & Surplus, Electronic Surplus Store in the Southeast, antenna parts, wires.

RF Coaxial Connectors - RF coax(ial) connectors are a vital link in the radio spectrum. Coax connectors are often used to interface two units such as the antenna to a transmission line, a receiver or a transmitter. The proper choice of a coax connector will facilitate this interface.

About Lightning Protection - What You Should Know About Lightning Protection by Joseph H. Reisert