HB9CV Antenna Projects and Construction Resources
Find schematics, calculators, and building guides for HB9CV directional antennas for various amateur radio bands.
The HB9CV antenna, designed by Rudolf Baumgartner, HB9CV, is a popular directional beam known for its robust construction and good gain. It features two driven elements, combining the electrical advantages of a ZL-Special with the mechanical simplicity of a Yagi. Hams often choose the HB9CV for its performance on VHF and UHF bands, making it a solid choice for local QSOs and working DX.
Operators can find numerous construction projects for HB9CV antennas, ranging from simple 2-element designs for 2 meters and 6 meters to more complex arrays for 70 cm and 23 cm. Many resources also provide online calculators and software tools to help determine precise element lengths and spacing for specific frequencies, ensuring optimal performance for any homebrew antenna project.
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2 meters band HB9CV antenna -
4 elements HB9CV antenna for six meter band by JA1HWO -
Calculate dimension for HB9CV directional antennas -
An HB9CV antenna for the 70 cm band in french -
HB9CV in-a-box antenna for ATV on 23cm -
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 dual driven antenna for the 6 meters band. -
Basics and principles of the HB9CV antenna by Rudolf Baumgartner. This antenna join electric advantages of the two elements direct feeded aerials with the mechanical advantages of the Yagi antennas, in French. -
A page by 9A7PJT dedicated to HB9CV yagi antennas includes link to the HB9CV calculator program and some interesting plans -
The HB9CV antenna calculator aids amateur radio enthusiasts in designing antennas for VHF and UHF bands. By inputting the working frequency, users can obtain crucial dimensions like dipole lengths and distances. The tool, based on the HFSS antenna model, provides data on impedance, VSWR, and gain, optimizing front/back radiation ratios. It includes tips for fine-tuning using a Г-matching balun and compensating capacitor, ensuring effective performance and minimal VSWR for enhanced radio communications and direction finding. -
Online HB9CV antenna calculator, accept as input the desired resonating frequency and provides dimensions for spacing and length of each element, including boom and radiator diameter. -
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