Bicycle Mobile Amateur Radio Setups and Antennas
Find resources for operating amateur radio while bicycling, including antenna designs and expedition groups.
Bicycle mobile ham radio combines two hobbies: cycling and amateur radio. Operators set up compact stations on their bikes, allowing for QSOs while on the move or during stops in scenic locations. This mode of operation often involves lightweight transceivers, efficient antennas, and portable power sources, making it a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a unique operating challenge.
Hams interested in bicycle mobile operations can find many resources, including designs for compact VHF/UHF antennas like the J-pole or custom 2-meter and 70cm setups. There are also examples of full-band HF stations mounted on bicycles, demonstrating how to achieve 100-watt operation. Discussion groups and expedition reports, such as those from the Czech HAM Bicycle Expedition or the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GoBa Hams), offer insights into station configurations, operational tips, and event participation for bicycle mobile operators.
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2 Meter Antenna for Bicycle Mobile Operation -
A bycicle ham radio station setup, with full band coverage -
Discussion group of amateur radio operators that operate ham radios from their bicycles. -
WA5FRF VHF mobile antenna for bicycle installation -
An antenna for the 2-meter band, made by sliding coax insulator braid over a glass fiber bicycle safety flag pole -
Annual bicycle expedition combined with HF/VHF activity -
Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure Ham Radio operators meet here -
The K2 bicycle mobile project -
The Megacycles combine the hobbies of amateur radio and bicycling. This group is not a club as there are no officers, dues or by-laws. -
2 meter or Dual Band J-pole bicycle antenna -
A web site dedicate to pedestrian and bicycle amateur radio mobile operations. -
Homebrewing a UHF antenna to be used on a bicycle. This simple project gives you the right hints on how to build and setup and install a 70cm antenna on a bicycle.