80 Meters Antennas Projects
Antennas for the 80 Meters Band
The 80-meter band, often called the "workhorse band" for local and regional QSOs, presents unique challenges and opportunities for antenna projects. Its long wavelength means full-sized antennas are substantial, requiring operators to consider various designs for effective operation, especially when space is limited. Many hams enjoy the challenge of building and optimizing antennas for this band, whether for casual ragchewing, contesting, or DX.
This category features numerous homebrew antenna designs for 80 meters, ranging from simple wire antennas like dipoles and horizontal loops to more complex arrays. Operators can find detailed plans for vertical antennas, including multi-band designs that also cover 40 meters, and specialized receiving antennas such as the EWE or Waller Flag. There are also projects for compact solutions like the QRP Slinky Dipole and frame antennas, ideal for attic installations or portable operations.
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A delta loop antenna project for the 40 meters band, include dimensions 80 meters band, with construction details, schematic and tuning instructions -
Multi-band wire antenna covering 80 to 6 meters with low feed point impedance. -
Coaxial receiving loop antennas for 160m and 80m bands, ideal for reducing noise. -
The page provides detailed information about the construction of a full-size 160M 3 element beam antenna and an 80M 5 element beam antenna on a 330ft tower. It includes specifics about the tower height, types of antennas, elements, gain, take off angles, front-to-back ratio, operating frequencies, weight, and dimensions of the beams. The content is aimed at amateur radio operators interested in building high-performance antennas for the 160M and 80M bands. This Antenna is now been destroyed and is no more operational. -
A 40 80 dipole antenna design by WA6ESC PDF File -
A dual-bander for 80M and 40m. An Extended Double Zepp (EDZ) is a 5/4 wavelength center-fed dipole. This article will introduce the Half-Extended Double Zepp (HEDZ) which has characteristics that a lot of amateur radio operators should find quite interesting -
A coil loaded dipole antenna for 40 and 80 meters band by I2CN -
G8ODE antenna project, where the 40m & Short 80m antenna was deployed as a sloping wire antenna using the 10M fibre glass fishing pole and a hook on the house's gutter-board -
Portable wire antenna for 40 and 80 meter made with a RF Chocke. Can be adapted to work on 160 meters by adding additional 6.9 meters wire at its end. -
DL2HRF shortened dipole antenna for 80 meters band -
This projects was developed as a result of experiments to become QRV on 80 meters, again, using the little balcony by SM0VPO -
An horizontal full wave wire loop antenna for the 80 meters band by W4HM -
PA1G loop antenna for 80 meters band, in dutch -
This is a resonant, half-wave, vertical antenna. It takes up little space in the back yard, was designed for operation on a single frequency 80 meter PSK net, and is reasonably inexpensive to construct by Chuck Hines, K6QKL -
80 meter vertical experiment by Bob Raynor N4JTE -
An 80 meter band vertical loop antenna setup -
A vertical antenna specifically designed to work with the 80 meter CW beacon keyer -
Building this antenna is very easy and inexpensive, 6 Foot EH Antenna -
Frame antenna for 80 and 160 meters band -
The best antenna is the simple Dipole. If you have height, you even can put up a quarter wave vertical or an inverted, but sometimes you may need shorten version by 4S7NR -
A reduced-size 80-meter antenna designed for small lots, portable use, and a fine companion for QRP -
This 80/160 meter antenna is constructed from six 12 foot aluminum tubes to form a slip-up mast antenna some 60 feet high by K0RWU -
This array has been in use since 1989. The SWR from 3.5 to 3.9 is below 1.5:1. The F/R of the array is 20dB average and with some signals even better. -
2 elements short boom yagi for 80 meters -
A project for a ground mounted 4 square antenna by DM9EE -
A 46ft multi-band antenna for small gardens that works on 80m. An excellent DX performer and is an ideal replacement for your half size G5RV by G7FEK -
A wire dipole antenna for 80 meters band -
pictures of a 80 mt band EH antenna by YC5NBX -
80M field expedient antenna, suitable for NVIS operations -
A ground plane antenna for 80 meters band -
The grounded half loop describe in this article is basically a half wave length wire on 80 Meters. The 80M grounded half loop antenna, inspired by a 1984 QST article by SM0AQW, is a compact solution for limited spaces. Comprising a 127-foot wire fed against ground and supported by radials, it balances performance and practicality. Despite compromises in length and proximity to structures, the antenna delivers strong signal reports and effective multi-band tuning using an SGC 237 antenna coupler. Ideal for CW operation, it offers low SWR on 80-10M, though noise levels and safety considerations warrant attention. This versatile design excels in constrained environments. -
46ft multi-band antenna for small gardens. Works well on 80m. An excellent DX performer and is an ideal replacement for your half size G5RV -
Antenna data, and design note for this horizontal loop antenna resonating on 80 Meters by K0ZE -
Simple wire antenna cheap to make, using readily available materials, Low angle radiation, with rejection of high angle signals Wide bandwidth, with resonance at the 80M DX window (3.790-3.800 MHz); and Maximum height is 40 feet -
The configuration of this antenna is a triangle with apex in the top of a very tall tree. The antenna is fed at a bottom corner using 450 ohm ladder line. -
VE3HCR article of a home made loop antenna for 80 meters band -
The Shunt-fed Tower, an effective Low Band Antenna, uses your beam as a capacitive top-hat and only needs a simple feed network and a good ground system to work DX on 80M and 160M. -
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 -
Details the construction and performance of an electrically shortened 80-meter end-fed wire antenna, featuring dual loading coils and ground rod coupling. -
Mesh constructed with enamelled wire 0.5 mm diameter For installing a support (plastic rope 2 mm) is needed. Antenna used on Solomon Isl in 1995 H44/DJ9RB -
An easy to build single wire antenna for 160 and 80 meters with a better than 2 to 1 swr across the 80 meter band by K5GP -
The Bruce array is a simple, often-forgotten wire antenna array that is advantageous for 80 and 160 meters, where typical gain antennas are very large. This bi-directional broadside vertical array is only 1\4 lambda high and does not require a ground system. It offers substantially greater SWR bandwidth than the half-square or bobtail curtain. A 4-element Bruce array used by N6LF showed a gain of about 4.6 dB compared to a 1\4 lambda vertical with 8 elevated radials, with a 2:1 SWR bandwidth greater than 400 kHz. The antenna is simple and its dimensions are flexible. -
Build a double bazooka coaxial dipole, broad-band dipole antenna -
Documents and schema on how to build a Magnetic Loop Antenna fo 80/30 mtrs -
Home made vertical antenna for 80 40 15 10 meters ARRL PDF file taken from QST June 1978 -
An Attic Coaxial-Cable trap dipole for 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 80 meters -
G8ODE schema to reduce a half-size G5RV to 70 ft. -
A double bazooka antenna for 80 meters band -
From WH2T Dr Ace's Double Bazooka Coaxial Dipole -
This double extended Zepp provides 3 db gain over a dipole on the band it is designed for. Each side or leg is about 5/8 wavelength long. -
The page describes a Double-L antenna for 80 and 160 meters bands, designed by Don Toman, K2KQ, with a simple, effective, and ground system-free design. The antenna is a center-fed half-wave vertical with horizontal top and bottom sections, providing good performance without the need for an elaborate ground system. -
A dual loop antenna, ZZ Wave Net HF Wire Antenna Project by VE6VIS. The antenna is basically a full wave 80 meter loop on top and a 40 meter loop on the bottom all supported from a 64 foot center support -
VK2ZAY end-fed antenna for 40 and 80 meter band -
A frame antenna for the 80 meters band, built to be folded and to be easy to be mounted and dismounted. This antenna is suitable for indoor and QRP use, bandwidth is just 10kHz and should be observed a proper distance while transmitting due to high voltage. -
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 -
This is an 80 metre dipole that fits in a small spac -
GAP Titan DX Evaluation, antenna for 10m 15m 20m 40m 80m -
A considerably shortened Magnetic Loop antenna with performance of a single conductor text book magnetic loop. -
This page describes a homebrew 80/40 meter trap vertical antenna. Includes an interesting antenna raising system that allow easy setup and tuning. -
Modelling an horizontal Loop antenna at 3.5 MHz -
My Sloopers antennas for 80 and 160 meters -
KN4LF article about a 1/4 wave fan inverted L antenna for 80 and 160 meters band -
Article by DK5WL describes a multi-band DX antenna for the 160m-40m amateur radio bands with low visibility but great performance for long distance communication. -
A really simple receiving antenna for 80 and 160 meter dxing by WA2WVL -
The total length of this antenna is 41m, height is about 11m, and diameter of element is 2mm. JA7KPI modified this antenna originally used as Inverted-V type of 80m band Dipole. Works on 40 - 80 meters band with acceptable swr. -
This is a vertically and horizontally polarized antenna the Linear loaded 1/4 wave length vertical radiator introduces very little loss for 80 or 160 meters -
Car mount magnetic loop antenna plans from 3.5 MHz to 7.5 MHz, LA6NCA, Larvik, Norway -
An article on TX and RX antennae for the low bands 80 and 160m by EI7BA -
Evolution of a project of a small magnetic loop resonating from 80 to 40 meters -
Simple and cheap antenna for 40/80 meter band in Italian -
How to make the Super antenna. To build this antenna you need a lot that is at least 100 feet across. Antenna covers all bands 80-10 meters + 30, 17, 12 meter WARC Bands This antenna works as a Full Wave Loop on 80 Meters and also works as a 2 wavelength open loop or Bi-Square on the 40 Meter band -
A multiband 20/40/75/160 trap dipole antenna plan by KG0WX -
A custom made 80 meter loop antenna. Reports on usage and tips to build the support. -
Portable Vertical Antenna for 75m and 40m featuring Low radiation angle for DX, easy to install and to match 50 ohms -
M0WYM slinky dipole setup into an attic. -
Homebrew a 1/4 wave 80 meter vertical using aluminium tubing -
K9AY loop antenna installed at PA6Z Contest group. This is a receiving antennas for the low bands (160m, 80m and 40m). Include schematics and info on a building the control box, preamplifier and low-pass filter -
This article describe a small single wire antenna running on the side of the building allow operations on 80 meters band -
How to build a roofspace antennas and get them to work. Explains how to build an effective antenna in your roof. Very interesting if you don't have possibilities to setup an antenna in your roof. -
A DIY project detailing a 160m/80m band splitter and switch for K9AY receive antennas, designed to enhance SO2R operations and provide RF isolation -
A self supporting vertical antenna for 80 meters by W9OY include pictures and construction details -
This short dipole antenna has been described by Nadisha, 4S7NR and may be of interest to anyone wishing to get on 80M (3.5MHz) that have limited space available. -
May be of interest to anyone wishing to get on 80M (3.5MHz) that have limited space available. -
Construct a stealth multiband vertical antenna for 80m, 60m, 40m, and 30m using a 12m Spiderbeam fiberglass pole and custom L-networks. -
The Super Loop Antenna page, designed by Jim W4FTU, provides detailed information on the RadioWorks \'Superloop III\' antenna as an alternative for operators with limited space. The page discusses the physical variations of the antenna, including dimensions and materials used, as well as its electrical characteristics such as the 30\' ladder line. The content is useful for amateur radio operators looking for antenna options for the 80 and 40 meter bands, especially those with small lots or zoning restrictions. The page is well-organized and informative, making it a valuable resource for antenna enthusiasts. -
A switchable antenna for 80/160 meters by IK1ZOY. A new version of a 1/4L 80 m. dipole modified for use in 160 m. band. using it's own coaxial cable feeder to wrap a coil. -
This 80M antenna is a pair of raised 1/4-wave verticals -
3 Band vertical Marconi-antenna for the bands 40, 80, 160 meters with a ground net of wires as radials. -
Description of the 80m antenna used at CN2WW in the ARRL-DX CW 2007 -
The antenna was named for W4JRW who invented it and holds a patent on the basic principle and uses quarter wave stubs, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands -
A 3.5 Mhz top loaded vertical antenna built using 2 elevated radials by DJ9RB -
Operating on 160 meters from a city lot is always a challenge. Here's how K9YC does it. -
Build a space efficient trapped dipole antenna for 40-80-160 meter bands using RG-58 and PVC pipe. The document provides a brief guide on building a compact dipole antenna appropriate for the 40, 80, and 160-meter amateur radio bands. It explains the materials, building processes, and tuning methods required to provide best performance while preserving space. The paper also discusses theoretical elements of dipole antennas, such as impedance matching and feedline selection. -
This article explores a theoretical model for the losses of an 80m / 40m trapped inverted V dipole antenna system using a bootstrap coax trap, but does not examine the pattern of the antenna. -
Homebrew a vertical antenna for 40 and 80 meters band based on popular HF2V model by DL7JV -
The basic antenna is a vertical monopole, using elevated radials to complete the ground plane by k5oe -
A multiband 80-40-20-15 meters dipole wire antenna that can be extended to cover 160 meters too. -
A detailed review of the X80 multi-band HF vertical antenna, a commercial Rybakov design, evaluating its performance across various HF bands. -
Design plan of an array of a two element yagis for 80m and a 3 element 40m antenna sharing a single 12 meters long boom by EA5DY -
This Delta Loop is a three-sided antenna suspended high in the air by vertical supports, such as tall evergreen trees. Recommended height is 40 feet or more at highest point, but higher is better. -
ZZ Wave Net is a 40 & 80 meter full wave loop designed to fit on a city lot. ZZ Antenna is a folded dipole bent into an inverted V loop -
A dual band vertical antenna for 160 and 80 meters band, on a 18m spiderbeam fiberglass pole. This vertical is a good compromise when you want good performance on these two low ham bands and don't have the space to install two seperate antennas. -
A vertical antenna for 40 and 80 meters band with no need of antenna tuner, based on a telescopic fiberglass mast of 48 feet by N8NSN -
The 75 meter double bazooka antenna for 80 meters band by K9HSS -
Experiments with an 80 meter Inverted L Quarter wave antenna -
This antenna is a vertical loop antenna mounted on a 8 meters high grounded mast with an input impedance of 50 Ohms without a matching device -
This blog chronicles the development of an 80-meter vertical antenna for amateur radio operation. The author constructs a top-loaded vertical using fiberglass poles, achieving significant performance improvements over their previous end-fed wire antenna. Comparative testing using the Reverse Beacon Network and on-air contacts demonstrates 8-10 dB gain on the east coast. The project evolved to include 40-meter capability through a modified design featuring a four-wire vertical cage, loading coil, and strategic guying system. Despite challenges with signal wobble during windy conditions, the vertical consistently outperforms the end-fed wire, particularly for reaching distant stations during nighttime propagation. -
Building an 80-160 meter antenna in a small garden (9m x 14m) involves creative solutions due to space constraints. This project outlines the construction of a trapped 80-160 meter vertical dipole, utilizing a crank-up tower and an 11-meter fiberglass pole. The design prioritizes minimal visibility, ease of construction, and cost-effectiveness, achieving effective operation despite limited space. -
This page provides detailed information on various antenna designs specifically tailored for hams operating on the 80m and 160m bands. The article covers the pourpose and usefulness of each design, helping hams optimize their radio communication capabilities on these popular bands. Whether you are a beginner looking to improve your setup or an experienced operator seeking new ideas, this page offers valuable insights to enhance your ham radio experience on the 80m and 160m frequencies. -
An Inverted-L with its long leg sloping to the ground. It will still work very good, even if the horizontal wire has to be sloped diagonally to the ground, as long as you have enough horizontal space to keep it at about a 45 degree angle or more from the pole. -
80m Inverted-L Antenna, Base-loaded for 160m antenna. This antenna is not a good DX antenna however within small garden where true DX antennas would be impossible it has performed very well. -
This PDF document provides a detailed guide on designing an 80m loop antenna. The content covers the construction, setup, and tuning of the loop antenna, offering practical tips and considerations for optimal performance. Whether you are a beginner looking to enhance your radio communication capabilities or an experienced operator seeking to improve your antenna system, this resource serves as a valuable reference for building an effective 80m loop antenna. -
A simple 7 bands off-center dipole wire antenna designed to work on 80 meters band and that can cover also 40m 30m 20m 15m 12m 10m with acceptable SWR -
This antenna just requires about 24m of free space instead of 41m that a normal half wave 80m antenna needs to hang up. The so called loaded dipole uses a coil in every dipole arm to electrically lengthen the mechanical too short dipole arms. Every coil has an inductivity of 120 microHenry. -
TLV80 is model of a Top Loaded Vertical Antenna is doing a good job for DX on 80 m band. A version for 80m-30m is provided. -
This is a FULL SIZE quarter-wavelength vertical made on a 18m Spiderbeam fiberglass telescoping Spiderpole -
A very efficient 80 meter Counterpoise antenna designed to reduce ground losses from inadequate radial systems beneath inverted L antennas, a project by DM2GM and DM4IM based on the original K2AV antenna concept. -
An easy to build single wire antenna for 160 and 80 meters with a better than 2 to 1 swr across the 80 meter band -
This page provides a detailed example of the modeling and analysis of an 80m delta dipole antenna with a 600-ohm bifilar feedline. The model is based on antennas used by the RAF from 1940 to 1970. It covers the original model specifications, conductor mass calculations, resonance frequency observation, geometry adjustment steps, and final antenna dimensions. The content includes theoretical formulas, resonance frequency calculations, and practical steps for adjusting the antenna for optimal performance. Overall, it serves as a practical guide for hams looking to understand and optimize the performance of a delta dipole antenna for the 80m band. -
You can bend the wires in a half-wave dipole so that it takes up less space, with minimal loss of efficiency.It is advisable to get the ends of the antenna as high as possible, especially if children and animals are kept in the area around the antenna, as there are very high tensions on the ends of the antenna during transmission! In Norwegian -
A trap antenna dipole covering two differen bands made reusing an old 160/80m inverted vee antenna. -
Extending The Bandwidth of 80 Meter Dipoles -
The AB2RA bowtie 80 meter antenna includes also a 40 meter dipole -
An inverted V antenna for 40-80 with loading coils. This antenna is a full size on 40 and a shortened 80 by KG0ZZ. -
A dedicaed vertical antenna for 80 meters band based on a 40 meter vertical experiment -
This paper presents an 80 meter wire 3-element beam antenna in an inverted-V configuration, designed for limited-height towers. Using EZNEC modeling, the antenna features a central parasitic reflector and two switchable driven elements at each end, enabling NE/SW coverage without moving parts or networks. Element lengths are optimized for SSB (3.8 MHz) and CW (3.5 MHz) operation, with a 50 Ω feed and rope-supported boom. The design delivers high gain, effective takeoff angles, and excellent reception, confirmed in real-world DX contest operation. Its simplicity, reliability, and ease of construction make it ideal for operators seeking performance without complex matching systems. -
Learn how to design and analyze a folded trifilar antenna for the 80-meter band. Based on a description from RAF antennas between 1940 and 1970, this article provides step-by-step guidance on modeling the antenna, calculating resonance frequency, adjusting dimensions, and verifying performance. Perfect for hams looking to improve their antenna setup for better transmission and reception on the 80M band. -
The author reflects on expanding their antenna for 80m coverage during lockdown. They extend the End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) using a Spiderbeam pole and "cheating" by dog-legging across their garden. Despite challenges, they achieve coverage for multiple bands with minimal cost. Practical Wireless features EFHW antennas, including a pre-made 20m EFHW extended for 40m. -
YF1AR 80 to 40 meter vertical antenna project
