80 Meters Antennas Projects
Antennas for the 80 Meters Band
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How to build a no tuner 80 meter, half wave wire antenna that takes full advantage of the phone portion of the band known as 75 meters. -
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. -
A 2 element beam antenna for 80 meter band by ha8rm -
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. -
Adapting the buddistick to work on 80 meters band -
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 -
The challenge with contest operation on 80m is finding an antenna that works well over the range 3.50 MHz to 3.85 MHz. -
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 -
A successful 80 meter antenna only 38 feet high on one end and 4 1/2 feet on the other -
It is very compact, low noise and directive with an impressive 20 to 25 dB front to back -
The Multibandfuchs by DL7AQT, Frank -
This antenna is designed for 40, 80 and 160 meters to complement a tri-band beam normally taken on DX peditions for 10, 15 and 20 meters, so six bands can be worked with only two antennas. -
Home-Made Magnetic Loop Antenna for 30 Meters by WA8LMF -
An interesting article with many technical details on a phased delta loop array for 80 meters band includes pictures of antenna relays -
An antenna for 80 meters band for those who does not have enough space to setup a halwave wire dipole that is aprox 130ft or 40 meters. The antenna is an open-wire-fed shortened dipole -
The LKJ Wednesday Night Special Antenna, designed by John Whiteman K5LKJ, is a compact 50-foot coil-loaded dipole for 80-meter operation, ideal for space-limited hams in residential areas. Using two 1-inch diameter PVC coils with 87 turns of #16 magnet wire each—placed 10 feet from the center—it tunes to 3.910 MHz for local nets like BVARC Rag Chew. Constructed with #14 wire, ceramic insulators, and Mini-8X feedline, it handles 1000W, performs well at low heights for NVIS, and requires a tuner for bandwidth. Collaborative tuning by club members ensured success. -
Top Loaded Vertical Antenna 3,5 MHz 80m and a 14 MHz Trap for the 20m band. The weight of this portable vertical antenna is less than 1 kg, including the ground network. The weight of the telescopic fiberglass fishing rod is another 1kg. The rod expands from 1.5 meters to 8 meters. -
The 80-meter Skyloop antenna, a top-performing HF antenna, excels in weak signal work, low-noise operation, and omnidirectional coverage. Ideal for fixed stations, it delivers strong performance at low power, outperforming many alternatives, including 80m half-wave end-fed antennas. Requiring significant space for deployment, it’s well-suited for NVIS and groundwave use. Though not portable, it’s cost-effective and durable, with minor maintenance needs. Tuning may require adjustments for optimal resonance. It’s a standout for base stations, though a lighter portable version could enhance its versatility. -
Article from 73 Amateur Radio Today about experimenting on ferrite loops transmitting loop antennas for 80 and 160 meters bands. -
An umbrella antenna is basically just a vertical monopole antenna that is top-loaded with a large end-hat. The hat consists of a number of radial wires that slope away, downward from the top of the antenna. -
This article from the July 1976 issue of Radio REF discusses the trend of large antennas for ham radio operators on the low bands. It specifically focuses on a Yagi 2 element antenna for the 80m band, detailing its construction and functionality. The author explains how the antenna can be switched between directing signals towards the West or East using a switch at the station. The article also provides technical details on the lengths of the director and reflector elements, and how they impact the antenna's performance. A useful resource for hams looking to build or understand Yagi antennas for the 80m band. -
Setting up a ZZ Wave antenna, a dual band loop antenna covering 80 and 40 meters.
