10 Meter Antenna Projects
Essential Antenna Designs for 10 Meter Band Operation
The 10-meter band offers exciting opportunities for DX and local QSOs, especially during periods of high solar activity. Operators often build dedicated antennas for 10 meters to maximize gain and directivity, taking advantage of its unique propagation characteristics. This band is popular for both casual contacts and contesting, making antenna choice critical for station performance.
Hams can find numerous antenna projects here, ranging from simple wire antennas like the W5GI Mystery Antenna to more complex directional arrays. Many designs focus on multi-band operation, such as Cubical Quads and Moxon antennas that cover 10, 15, and even 6 meters. There are also specialized designs like the HB9CV-Beam and various Yagi antennas, providing high gain for chasing weak signals and working DX on this vibrant HF band.
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Multi-band wire antenna covering 80 to 6 meters with low feed point impedance. -
A moxon antenna for 28 MHz -
Dimension and formula for a 4 element QUAD antenna for the 10 meters band -
Homebrew a 5/8 wave ground plane antenna for 10 meter band. Interesting article with lots of pictures and homebrew details. -
Homebrew a vertical dipole for 28 Mhz by N2UHC -
A vertical wire J-pole antenna for 10 meter, an en-fed zepp for 28.4 MHz -
10 Meter WonderBar Antenna, present an SWR 1:1 over entire band, great DX, rotateable by hand, 8 ft long - build for about $20 -
PDF file with plans to build an eh antenna for 10 meters band, by lloyd butler VK5BR -
Building a moxon antenna with aluminium tubes -
Guy wire sloper antenna suitable for the 10m band -
2 Element Cubical Quad Antenna for 28 MHz by DL7JV in german -
Build a 2 element quad antenna for 10, 12, and 15 meters with detailed instructions. -
10 meters band aluminum 2-Element Moxon rectangle -
2-Element parasitic Yagis for the Shortwave-Bands 10-12-15-17-20-30m. The antennas are feeded with the DK7ZB-match. A quarter-wave choke of coax is grounded at the socket. -
2-Element parasitic Yagis for the Shortwave-Bands 10m-30m -
OZ2OE Technical pages, a 3 element 28 MHz light weight Yagi for 10 meters band -
The DF9CY three-element antenna for 28 MHz by Christoph Petermann DF9CY -
All these plans use the DK7ZB match -
A modified 20 meter double zepp wire Operating Bands: 40 thru 10 meters (with tuner), basic construction and performance information. -
A 5 elements yagi antenna for 10 meters band project, plane and picture of the EF105A by YU7EF -
5 elements "vee" log-yagi for 10m band- boom lenght : 4mt. Gain : over 10 dBd , f/b =over 40 db (deep null) f/b= min 20dB for different polarization signals -
The web page provides detailed information on a portable 10/20/40 meter vertical antenna designed for mobile operations, including modifications for 20 and 40 meters. It includes images and descriptions of the antenna setup in a car. The content is useful for amateur radio operators looking to enhance their mobile communication capabilities. -
This article is about a simple vertical end-fed-half-wave wire antenna for 10 meters that can be used in case of restricted space. -
A 3 band dipole for 10 15 and 20 meters band, easy to build, and that can be easily setup in any occasion, inclunding field days or portable operations -
An effective 10-20m DX antenna for deed restricted lots. The article by K7ZB introduces a simple 10-20m DX antenna suitable for deed-restricted lots. The antenna, a 15' vertical design, facilitated contacts with over 200 countries worldwide. Its design employs a telescopic aluminum tube and radial wires for multi-band operation, requiring an external antenna tuner for optimal performance. The mounting scheme and construction details ensure effectiveness and ease of use. -
Home made vertical antenna for 80 40 15 10 meters ARRL PDF file taken from QST June 1978 -
Useful hints & tips on building a 10 and 17 meter Moxon Antenna -
An Attic Coaxial-Cable trap dipole for 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 80 meters -
A 4 element addition for 10m to an existing 4 element yagi (ZX antennas) -
10-12-15-17 meter band yagi antenna -
DK7ZB- Moxons with Aluminium Tubes, plans for moxon antenna for 6 10 12 15 meters -
2 element Quand antenna for 10 - 12 - 15 -17 - 20 meters band -
This project involves constructing a dual-band Moxon antenna, optimized for ham radio enthusiasts, with functionality on both the 10-meter and 6-meter bands. The antenna is designed to operate using a single 50-ohm feedpoint, acting as a mini-beam on 28 MHz (10 meters) and as a 2-element Yagi on 50 MHz (6 meters). Performance-wise, it offers a 4.0 dBd gain on 10 meters and 4.3 dBd on 6 meters, with impressive front-to-back ratios of 30 dB and 11 dB, respectively. Builders like Aleks (S54S) and Marcio (PY2OK) have successfully brought this design to life using the provided specifications. Aleks noted that bending the corners of the structure proved especially useful during assembly. The project comes with a detailed parts list, highlighting the use of aluminum tubes with different diameters and lengths to form essential components like the reflectors and radiators. For those looking to fine-tune the antenna, adjustments can be made by altering the length of certain parts that fit into larger tubes. The feeding system is equipped with a balun to accommodate different power levels, making the design versatile enough to handle outputs of either 300 watts or 1 kilowatt. -
This Duoband-Yagi has a boom of 3.60 m and 3 elements for 10 m 4 elements for 6 m and one feedpoint with 50 Ohm -
An experimental fractal Quad antenna for 10 meter band project by AG1LE -
The Homebase-10 is a wire halo antenna for 10m built with DIY store parts, effective despite its small size. Includes a dual-band version for 10m and 6m with gain around 0 to -2dBd, near omnidirectional pattern, and horizontal polarization. Overview based on a 2008 Practical Wireless article. -
The Homebase10 is a simple to make wire halo antenna for 10m (28MHz) built using parts available from the local DIY store.The resulting antenna is very effective on 10m despite its small size and light weight. -
Build a 10 Meter Technician Class Dipole antenna. Get on 10 Meters fast with this basic 10 Meter Dipole project by hamuniverse -
A vertical antenna for stationary-mobile HF-VHF operation. It works on 2-6-10 and 12 meters band. -
J-vertical antennas for 10 meter band, a slim jim for 28 MHz with photos and plans -
Here is a simple and easy to build antenna in a Delta Loop configeration that should make 10 and 12 meters lots more fun if you have a limited space situation o -
Dual band rectangular loop antenna for 15m and 10m -
Interesting article on mobile antennas by Cebik. . The article offers advice for setting up and operating mobile antennas for ham radio use. It emphasizes the lossy nature of mobile-in-motion antennas but encourages users to rise to the challenge. Steps include safeguarding car electronics, choosing proper cabling, and carefully selecting and mounting antennas. It highlights potential issues like roof mounting, trunk lip grounding, and side-mounting for trucks. For stationary operation, options like dipoles or beams are explored, with safety tips for masts and guying systems. Lastly, it stresses safety, suggesting stopping the vehicle to operate whenever possible -
EI7BA Multiband Cubical Quads projects, includes two elements quad antennas for 10 12 15 17 20 meters band. Performance considerations, detailed pictures and construction notes. -
A 10-20 meters coverage delta loop antenna. After relocating, DL2HCB designed a multiband loop antenna to cover 10-20m with an open-wire feed for impedance matching and compact installation. Inspired by the mini-X-Q design, a modified 10m delta-loop was built, enhanced with a 1/4 wave shorted stub for 28 MHz using 450-ohm ladder line. The antenna delivers east-west broadside radiation and performs as a closed loop on other bands. Operational tests yielded strong European signals and successful DX contacts, including a 20m QRP QSO with FY/DJ0PJ. -
The Petlowany Three-Band Burner is a simple, low-cost, trapless short vertical antenna which amazingly works on three HF bands (20, 15 and 10 meters). This web page contains pictures, performance data, and enough construction details so you can homebrew your own. -
Ideal for QRP operations on 10 meters band in french -
A Portable 2 element Triband Yagi antenna that can work on 10 15 20 meter band by VE7CA -
This loop it is small and light enough to carry while operating, it disassembles into small but rugged pieces that fit easily in a backpack or gym bag, and it can be tuned from 14 MHz to 30 MHz. This tunable magnetic loop antenna is my contribution to the well established art of amateur loop making. Can be tuned from 14 MHz to 30 MHz. -
a portable 2 elements tri band yagi -
Some thoughts on a "hardware-store special" 2-meter quad, and a modified quad for 2 or 10 meters by K3MT -
Building guide for a two element quad antenna planned for 28 and 21 Megahertz -
A shorten Dual-Band Dipole with overall length of about 11 m. For this antenna traps are substituted by inductors, in order to cover the 10 & 40 m. Bands. -
Some antenna ideas for 10 meters band -
A 10 meters band Slim Jim antenna project, made with a 450 Ohm slotted ribbon cable and secured on a 8 m fishing pole, by Steve G0KYA -
Based on HB9CV, F6ITV decribes how build a swiss quand antenna for 28 and 50 Mhz. -
The HB9CV-Beam is a 2-Element-Yagi with two driven elements and was introduced by Rudolf Baumgartner, HB9CV in the 1950ies. This beam antenna is a coax-feeded version of the ZL-Special construction by DK7ZB for 2m, 6m and 10m -
A portable dual-band flower pot antenna design optimized for 10 meters, also resonant near 30 meters. Compact, lightweight, and radial-free. -
Here is an antenna for the nineties. It's strong, computer designed, and has lots of gain. It is a full size, four element beam on 10, and three elements on 15 meters -
Yagis for 20 15 10 meters band by Nathan A. Miller -
Presents **NW3Z** optimized wideband Yagi antenna designs for 20m, 15m, and 10m bands, originally featured at Dayton 2001. Includes design files. -
This is a vertical multiband antenna made up of several aerial elements lambda/4 length, feeded with just a coaxial cable in French. -
A drawn of a ZL Special antenna for the 10 meter band or 28 Mhz -
10 Meter Easy to build wire dipole antenna -
A post about the construction and measurements of a Resonant Feedline Dipole cut for the 10M band -
G0KYA slim jim antenna for 10 meters band -
This Yagi has a constant element-distance of 1,50 m. You must only correct the lengths of the elements for QSY, see table down. For the bands 10 m and 12 m the Yagi is working as a reflector-radiator-Yagi, for 15 m and 17 m as a beam with radiator and director. -
An homebrew project for a 4 elements yagi monoband antenna for the 10 meters by 9M2MSO -
This page provides construction details for a 4-element 10-meter Yagi antenna with 28 Ohm impedance. It includes information on the elements, positions, diagrams, and data related to frequency, gain, front-to-rear ratio, radiation resistance, SWR, and loss. The content is aimed at hams or radio operators interested in building and optimizing Yagi antennas for the 10-meter band. -
4 elements Yagi antenna for 28 MHz -
This 10 meter antenna is right out of the ARRL Antenna Book. There are 5 elements on a 24 feet boom and it performs well from 28.0 to 28.9 MHz. -
A low-profile 10-meter vertical antenna project using a 102-inch whip and three 8-foot scrap wire radials for 28 MHz operation. -
Quads beams consist of 2 1 wavelength (approximately) loops, ordinarily arranged so that one is the driven element and the other is the reflector. In this project author explains how to build a two element Quad Antenna for the 28 MHz. -
A page dedicated to servicing and building a 10 meter band moxon Antenna -
A project for a 5-over-5 stack on 10 meters -
A home made 4 element yagi antenna that can be easily adapted for 10 meter band -
Fractal antenna for 28 Mhz band by AG1LE -
Learn how to easily build a 10-meter vertical antenna, perfect for DX contacts on the amateur radio bands. This flowerpot or T2LT design is portable, efficient, and ideal for ham radio operators looking to improve their DX performance. With just a few basic tools and materials, you can construct this antenna for portable operations or as a home station setup. Discover how to set up the antenna, improve its performance by raising it higher, and start making contacts with stations around the world. Watch a step-by-step guide on YouTube for building and testing this DIY ham radio antenna. -
A nice loop antenna project for 28 MHz with schematic diagram, construction details and a complete video instruction -
A two element beam antenna for ten meters band. This home-brew two-element beam is the perfect introduction to rolling your own gain antenna -
A 5 element yagi beam antenna for ten meters band with full dimentsions, eznec file and coax match informations for 50 ohms feed line