EWE Receiving Antennas for Low Band Operation
Find designs and construction details for EWE antennas, known for their directional receiving capabilities on lower frequencies.
The EWE antenna is a compact, directional receiving antenna popular with hams for its quiet characteristics on the low bands, especially 80 and 160 meters. Operators often choose the EWE for DX work to reduce noise and interference, making weak signals easier to hear. Its design is relatively simple, often involving an inverted-U shape operated against ground, making it an accessible antenna project for many stations.
This category provides practical information for building and optimizing EWE antennas. Hams can find various homebrew plans, including designs by PA0RCT and WA2WVL, for different bands and configurations. There are also discussions on performance, comparisons with other receiving antennas like the Beverage, and techniques for remote termination. These resources help operators understand the EWE's characteristics and integrate it effectively into their receiving setups for better QSOs.
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cq-contest reflector comments about the performance of the EWE receive antennna collected by KA9FOX -
What is an EWE Antenna, comparisons, performance and homebrew plan -
A really simple receiving antenna for 80 and 160 meter dxing by WA2WVL -
WA1ION article on beverage and ewe antennas -
EWE Antenna plan with a 9:1 balun -
A Tropical Band Antenna with good Receiving characteristics