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Demonstrating the construction of a short dipole antenna tailored for the 60 meter band, this resource provides detailed instructions for radio enthusiasts with limited space. The design incorporates inductive loading using two inductors (L1/L2) made from PVC tubes, allowing for effective operation on 5 MHz. The antenna consists of 12 meters of wire, divided into four sections, with specific dimensions and materials outlined for optimal performance. Results from users indicate that this antenna can significantly enhance DXing capabilities on the 60 meter band. Feedback from operators suggests that while the design is effective, adjustments may be necessary based on individual setups, such as coil diameter and wire gauge. Many users report successful construction and operation, with some experimenting with variations to improve resonance. The practical application of this antenna design has led to successful contacts and improved signal quality, making it a popular choice among 60 meter band operators.

A CB to six meter transverter project by ZS2ACP

This antenna was designed for the CQ WW CW 2009 at EA8URL. All elements are made out of fishing rods with an insulated copper cable fixed on the rods by cable ties. Both fishing rods and cable are UV resistant.

Antennas and operating note on 160 meters

Slot cubes are folded skeleton slot antennas with widened, folded dipoles bent into a cube to reduce size. QST Article 12 2019

An EH Antenna for 14 MHz by EB3EMD based on an original project by F5SWN

Want to operate on 40 meters but only have a space a little over 16X16 ? Try this antenna.

The antenna is comprised of three lengths of 12 foot aluminum which telescope together.

Simple 6 Metre DX Antenna based on an article by LB Cebick in QST May 2002 on a Quad Turnstile antenna. This antenna is basically two full wave loops mounted at right angles fed 90 degrees out of phase to produce an omni-directional horizontally polarized pattern

A moxon antenna for 2 meters band featuring 6 dBi and a F/B of 30 dBi

Design and build a 6 meter 2-element Moxon antenna mostly from available aluminum tubing and angle stock.

An almost invisible wire antenna for the 17 meters band

Home-Made Magnetic Loop Antenna for 30 Meters by WA8LMF

An HF vertical antenna by N3OX with a flexible capacitance hat

An easy to build dipole for 21 and 14 MHz with traps made by two T50-6 toroids cores mounted on a simple PCB foil

A sharewave windows logging program for the ARRL 10 meter contest by N3FJP

The page provides detailed instructions on how to build a 60 meter End Fed Half Wave Antenna Tuner, with large pictures and diagrams. It is aimed at amateur radio operators looking to construct their own antennas for the 60 meter band.

This R.F. current meter was developed to assist in measuring line currents in balance feed lines as used in the All Band HF Antenna.

The six meter beacons calculator for distance and azimuth by OE1SMC

Field strength meter for the 137 kHz band by PA0SE

A home made 50 MHz KW power amplifier project with picture and PCB schematic by W6PQL

Homebrew 30 meter full quarter wave vertical antenna.

A homemade band pass filter for the 30 meter band based on the original VE7BPO design

Middle East Tennessee Emergency Radio Service

Morse code speedometer project using the 16F84 PIC

The 160-meter amateur radio band, spanning 1.8 to 2 MHz, was historically the lowest frequency amateur allocation until the introduction of the 630-meter and 2200-meter bands. ITU Region 1 allocates 1.81–2 MHz, while other regions use 1.8–2 MHz. This band, often called "Top Band" or "Gentleman's Band," was established by the International Radiotelegraph Conference in Washington, D.C., on October 4, 1927, with an initial allocation of 1.715–2 MHz. Effective operation on 160 meters presents significant challenges due to the large antenna sizes required; a quarter-wavelength monopole is over 130 feet, and horizontal dipoles need similar heights. Propagation is typically local during the day, but long-distance contacts are common at night, especially around sunrise and sunset, and during solar minimums. The band experienced a resurgence after the LORAN-A system was phased out in North America in December 1980, leading to the removal of power restrictions.

DF9CY using Softrock RTX on 50 MHz

This article serves as a beginner-friendly guide to constructing a simple VHF dipole antenna for 2 meters, perfect for novices in the hobby. With an emphasis on affordability and simplicity, it explains the basics without overwhelming technical details. Recommendations for coaxial cable and mounting methods are provided, offering practical solutions for effective communication. By following these instructions, novices can build a functional antenna without breaking the bank.

G8ACC article project for a 144 & 430 MHz wavemeter

This Power meter is capable of dissipating up to 100 watts for a short period and 20 watts continuously

A 10.4-meter diameter, submillimeter spectrum telescope. Situated at the top of Mauna Kea, Big island, Hawaii.

This wire antenna for 40 and 20 meter band feature a good SWR. Horizontal side of the antenna is placed at two meters above the ground. Impedance of the antenna are depending by the height of the base from the ground and conditions of the ground

5 Elements 12,5 Ohm Yagi with a 6m Boom

K9EID 75W power amplifier for the six meters

Measuring antenna current with and RF Ammeter

Article about an end-fed anntenna for the 17 and 12 WARC Bands. 30 meters is not included in this project. This antenna includes a 14 windings unun impedance transformer using a FT-140-43 ferrite toroid, that should be enought for a 100W PEP.

KD0SO receiving loop for 160 meters

A 102-inch vertical whip, commonly a CB antenna, forms the core of this low-profile 10-meter antenna design, optimized for the 28 MHz band. The construction details specify three 8-foot radials made from scrap wire, connected to a common point. This simple yet effective setup is designed for ease of construction and deployment, making it accessible for operators with limited space or materials. The design emphasizes using readily available components, including PVC pipe for the mast and a SO-239 connector for the feedline, ensuring a straightforward build process for a resonant quarter-wave vertical. Field results indicate that this antenna provides good performance for local and DX contacts on 10 meters, despite its compact footprint. The author, N8WRL, shares practical insights into its construction and tuning, highlighting its suitability for temporary or permanent installations where a full-sized antenna might be impractical. Comparisons to more complex designs suggest that this low-profile vertical offers a respectable signal-to-noise ratio and effective radiated power for its size, proving that simple designs can yield satisfying on-air results.

A moxon antenna for the 50 MHz build with 19 feet of 14 AWG copper wire, and based on a set of PVC pipes. This is an easy to build project that will give you an efficient directional antenna on 6 meters band with low SWR on more than 1 MHz bandwidth.

Adding a full power output 12 meter band capability to the Yaesu FL-2100 despite of 10 meter.

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80 watt multi-mode amplifier using one of the newer S-AV36 Toshiba modules. Less than 50 milliwatts will drive it to full output in any mode.

YT1VP Yagi antenna for 6 meters

Six meters is a great band for home built Yagis. The elements are reasonably small, but not so small that building tolerances are critical. With careful construction and detailed instructions, it is certainly feasible to build no-tune Yagis up to 432 MHz.

The antenna in this project is a modification of the techniques used to design a multiband fan type dipole with little or no tuning involved having a total space of 105 feet

Map of Brazilian prefix call areas

Inches and meters Javascript Wavelength Calculator allow to input a frequency in MHz and calculate wavelenght in several units considering also fractions of wavelenght and the velocity factor. Includes an usefull inch to meter converter

SJ2W Contest Station, antenna for the 160 meter is a 39m vertical. This 160m antenna consist of 29m of WIBE tower sections with an insulated base and 10m top tube.

Redesigning CDE rotator control meter scale for north-centered operation

A really simple project to make a power meter measuring RF output powers from a few mW up to half a watt. A DIY amateur radio project for QRP enthusiasts