Moxon Antenna Construction and Design Resources
Find plans, tips, and examples for building Moxon antennas for various bands and applications in amateur radio.
Moxon antennas are popular two-element beam antennas known for their compact size, good front-to-back ratio, and relatively simple construction. Hams often choose Moxons for their directional gain on various bands, making them effective for DX and contest operation, especially when space is limited.
This category features numerous Moxon antenna projects, from single-band designs for VHF/UHF like the GW3YDX Super Moxon for 6m, 4m, and 2m, to larger multiband arrays for HF bands such as the 40M Reversible Moxon. Operators can find construction guides for wire Moxons using materials like Flexweave or RG-58 coaxial cable, and even designs for WARC bands. Many projects include modeling data, often using software like EZNEC, to help hams optimize their antenna performance before building.
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Moxon Design & Theory Resources (6)
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Detailed analysis of Moxon rectangle antenna designs for WARC bands (17m/12m), including dual-band Moxon and Moxon-Yagi combinations. -
Collection of articles by L. B. Cebik, W4RNL, detailing the design, construction, and performance of Moxon Rectangle antennas for HF and VHF. -
Detailed technical paper by W4RNL on designing Moxon Rectangles using equations derived from NEC modeling, including BASIC code and performance data. -
DK7ZB presents a detailed guide to building Moxon beam antennas for HF and VHF, covering design principles, construction, and performance characteristics. -
Explores Moxon Yagi antenna characteristics, including gain, F/B ratio, and impedance, with NEC modeling results for 40m and 20m designs. -
A detailed guide on constructing and optimizing the Moxon Rectangle antenna, including dimensions for multiple HF bands and performance data.
Moxon Construction Guides (HF Bands) (26)
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Construction details for a reduced-size 17-meter coaxial Moxon rectangle antenna, offering significant size reduction using RG-58/U. -
N2YET's Moxon Rectangle antenna project details the construction of a 17-meter Moxon, designed for mast mounting below an existing beam. -
Construction guide for a compact 2-element Moxon rectangle antenna for 10 meters, detailing materials, dimensions, and assembly. -
KD6WD's Moxon antenna project details constructing monoband Moxon rectangles for 10, 15, 17, and 20 meters using fishing poles. -
Construction notes and field results for a 10-meter Moxon antenna, built with fiberglass poles and later with aluminum tubing by M0MRR. -
Detailed analysis of the N0KHQ Coax Square antenna for 17 meters, constructed from RG-58, comparing its performance to a Moxon rectangle. -
A detailed construction project for a reversible 40-meter Moxon rectangle antenna, offering performance comparable to a 2-element Yagi. -
Construction details for a portable 20-meter vertical Moxon antenna, designed by M1PAF for DXpeditions, featuring GRP mast support and Tufnol components. -
Detailed construction guide for W1ZY's reversible 40-meter Moxon antenna, featuring a unique two-wire element design and extensive tuning insights. -
A technical presentation detailing the design, construction, and performance of W6NL's 2-element 40m Moxon Yagi antenna, including gain, SWR, and F/B -
Construction details for a wire Moxon antenna optimized for 40 meters, designed by SM0DTK for directional gain and QRM reduction. -
Construction details for a corner-fed vertical Moxon antenna for 20 meters, addressing impedance matching challenges with a unique feed method. -
F6IRF presents a vertical half-Moxon antenna for 40 meters, detailing its MMANA model, construction, and on-air performance for DXing. -
Detailed construction guide for a homebrew 20-meter Moxon antenna by 9Y4DD, built from repurposed materials. Includes SWR measurements and cost breakdown. -
A detailed construction guide for a monoband Moxon rectangle antenna, including design software, materials, assembly, and performance insights. -
Construction details for a 10-meter Moxon Yagi beam antenna, including PVC pipe dimensions and element spacing for 28 MHz operation. -
Construction details for an 11-meter Moxon antenna, including dimensions for 27 MHz CB and 28 MHz amateur radio operation, with gain and pattern data. -
Presents a DIY _Moxon_ antenna project for the 40-meter band, designed and documented by W7XA. Includes a downloadable PDF with construction details. -
Detailed construction guide by W6NL to convert a Cushcraft XM240 Yagi into a high-efficiency 40m Moxon antenna, including parts list. -
Construction details for a vertical Moxon antenna for the 20-meter band, built as a club project, including dimensions and performance notes. -
Construction guide for a 17-meter Moxon wire beam antenna using fiberglass crappie poles, PVC fittings, and 16-gauge wire. -
Construction details for a 20-meter Moxon antenna, offering a compact directional solution with **5.5 dBi** forward gain. Includes mechanical design, SWR -
A construction guide for Moxon antennas, detailing builds for 10m and 17m bands, with practical tips and design considerations. -
Construction details for a 2-element _Moxon_ antenna for the 40-meter band, featuring numerous detailed images of the build process. -
Initial NEC model analysis for a reversible 40-meter Moxon antenna, comparing rectangle, W6NL short-tipped, and T-hat designs for performance and -
Detailed design and performance analysis of a 40-meter reversible Moxon antenna by VE3VN, including NEC5 modeling and coil inductance specifics.
Moxon Construction Guides ( VHF & UHF ) (16)
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Construction details for a GSM1800 Moxon Square antenna, offering 5-6 dBi gain for cellular phone range extension. Includes SWR plots and radiation -
Explore the 2-meter Moxon rectangle antenna, adapting its design for VHF applications. Includes construction details, performance tables, and pattern -
Construction details for a portable 2-meter Moxon antenna, featuring a compact design, direct feed, and measured performance metrics. -
Construction details for a compact 70 MHz (4-meter) Moxon rectangle antenna, featuring a two-element beam design with folded ends. -
Construction details for a compact UHF Moxon antenna, ideal for portable operations. Uses _MoxGen_ software for dimensions and PCB material for elements. -
Construction details for a compact 2-element Moxon antenna optimized for the 70cm (432 MHz) amateur radio band, including design rationale. -
Construction details for a 2-meter Moxon antenna, including dimensions for 144 MHz operation and a basic schematic. -
Construction details for a 2-meter Moxon beam antenna, including dimensions, materials, and performance notes for portable QRP operation. -
Construction details for a lightweight 2-meter Moxon rectangle antenna, optimized for attic installation and SSB operation, with SWR measurements. -
Construction details for a 2m Moxon antenna, including dimensions, materials, and a PVC frame design for 145 MHz operation. -
Details a homemade 2-meter vertical Moxon antenna by WB5CXC, including construction with PVC and #6 copper wire, SWR, gain plots, and antenna pattern. -
A construction project for a 70cm Moxon beam antenna, detailing the build process, testing, and performance results for UHF operation. -
Construction details for a 2-meter Moxon antenna, optimized for MURS channels, featuring a gain of 6 dBi and 30 dBi F/B ratio. -
Construction details for a 2m Moxon antenna centered at 145.2 MHz, including dimensions, NEC model analysis, and SWR sweep data. -
WB8AHT details the construction and on-air testing of a 6-element "Super Duper Moxon" antenna for 2 meters, based on designs by M0PXS and GW3YDX, with -
Construction details for a 2-meter Moxon beam antenna, built using PVC pipe and copper wire for 144 MHz operation.
Multiband Moxon Antennas (8)
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Detailed construction guide for a large, multiband Moxon antenna designed for 80m, 40m, and 20m, including NEC modeling and SWR measurements. -
Detailed construction and performance analysis of a dual-band 17m/20m Moxon antenna, featuring a switched reflector load for 17m operation. -
Construction details for a compact 12m/17m dual-band wire beam antenna, inspired by W4RNL's _Moxon Nest_ concept, using common materials. -
Construction details for a dual-band 40/30 meter Moxon antenna by IK2CLB, featuring design evolution, materials, and performance data. -
DU1RZ presents a DIY guide for building a compact, single-feed, triband Moxon wire beam antenna for 20, 15, and 10 meters, optimized for restricted spaces. -
QRZ.com callsign lookup page for HB9DSP, providing QSL information, email access (login required), and XML lookup statistics. -
Detailed construction guide for a 4-band (20/15/10/6m) Moxon beam antenna by W7JMP, featuring fiberglass spreaders, single feedpoint, and NEC modeling. -
Construction details for a DK7ZB dual-band Moxon beam antenna for 10m and 6m, featuring a single 50-ohm feedpoint and impressive gain figures.
Moxon Construction Guides (6 Meters band) (6)
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Construction details for a 6-meter Moxon antenna, including dimensions, materials, and assembly photos. Optimized for portable rover operations. -
Construction guide for a portable 6-meter Moxon rectangle antenna, designed for easy breakdown and assembly using common hardware. -
Detailed construction guide for a 6-meter Moxon antenna, including two versions: horizontal for 50-51 MHz SSB/CW and vertical for 52-54 MHz FM. Features -
Construction guide for a 6-meter (50 MHz) Moxon antenna using 14 AWG copper wire and PVC pipe, offering directional gain and low SWR. -
Construct a 6-meter Moxon wire antenna using common materials. Includes details on frame construction, mast assembly, and orientation. -
Downloadable archive containing EZNEC models, drawings, photos, and plots for a 6-meter Moxon antenna designed by KG4JJH.
Other resources (7)
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MoxGen is a Windows software tool for generating antenna models and dimensions for 50-ohm Moxon Rectangle antennas based on frequency and wire size. -
DK7ZB presents construction details for Moxon antennas using aluminum tubes, covering 6m, 10m, 12m, 15m, 17m, 20m, and 2m bands. -
Analyzes the W6NL 40m Moxon Yagi antenna, presenting NEC-2 model data and performance characteristics in various configurations. -
Online Moxon antenna calculator by W4/VP9KF, derived from W4RNL's BASIC program. Provides precise dimensions for HF Moxon antennas. -
This article details the GW3YDX Super Moxon antenna, an enhanced Moxon Rectangle design for 6m, 4m, and 2m bands, offering increased directivity and gain -
F5NPV presents a W8JK/Moxon antenna variant with extended monopoles, offering improved gain and efficiency over the Open-Folded W8JK. -
Online tool for designing lightweight Moxon antennas for HF and VHF. Generates radiation patterns, VSWR, current diagrams, and Smith charts.