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Over 40 years of experience inform the reviews and commentary presented on Dave's Radio Receiver Page, covering a wide array of radio receivers and transceivers. The resource details specific models such as the **ICOM IC-R8600** SDR Communications Receiver, which is lauded as Icom's best wide-band receiver, even surpassing the IC-R9500 in performance. Other notable reviews include the ICOM IC-7300 HF Transceiver, highlighting its direct sampling SDR technology and spectrum scope capabilities, alongside numerous models from Japan Radio Co. (JRC), Kenwood, Yaesu, and various portable shortwave receivers. The content provides practical insights into the performance and characteristics of each radio, often drawing comparisons between models. For instance, the early issues with the AOR AR7030 receiver's Bourns mechanical encoders are thoroughly documented, including AOR's eventual switch to higher-quality Alps encoders. The page also features reviews of antennas like the MFJ-1026 Noise Canceling Signal Enhancer and various power supplies, offering a holistic view of radio monitoring setups. The author's "2 ear / 2 eye method" emphasizes real-world listening experiences over laboratory measurements, providing a unique perspective on equipment utility. -
Notes on building a basic wire vertical or horizontal antenna for 160 meters band by L. B. Cebik, W4RNL -
The H-Pole is a vertical multiband wire antenna for 160-10 meters bands -
A **90-foot tall** top-loaded vertical antenna for the 160-meter band is detailed, constructed from aluminum irrigation tubing. The design incorporates four sets of four guy wires for structural stability, essential for an antenna of this physical size. This _monoband_ vertical is optimized for low-band operation, providing a robust solution for DXing and contesting on 1.8 MHz. The document includes specific construction methods for assembling the aluminum irrigation tubing sections and securing the guy wires. While a full NEC model is not explicitly provided, the physical dimensions and construction materials are sufficient for replication by experienced builders. The antenna's height and top-loading configuration are critical for achieving efficient radiation on 160 meters, particularly in minimizing ground losses. -
This 80/160 meter antenna is constructed from six 12 foot aluminum tubes to form a slip-up mast antenna some 60 feet high by K0RWU -
The "EZ-Tuner" is a homebrew automatic legal-limit antenna tuner that covers all amateur HF bands from 160-10 meters. Using a T-network design and controlled by a BASIC Stamp BS2sx microcontroller, the EZ-Tuner will match at least a 16:1 VSWR for either unbalanced or balanced transmission lines. -
If you have a small lot and want on 160 meters this is our version of the antenna by K5CBL Troy -
Sharing beverage antennas with this switch boxes is possible. This article describes a 6-position remote antenna switch for Beverage antennas on 3 bands (160m, 80m, 40m). It allows selecting one of 6 antennas for each band without affecting other receivers. The system uses a control box with a rotary switch and a separate splitting box with bandpass filters for each band. -
G8ODE 160 m Top Band Inverted L Antenna made of 33m horizontal wire in the garden -
Based on a W4TWW project and modified by KN4LF -
Constructing a high-power solid-state amplifier for HF operations presents unique challenges, particularly when aiming for significant output like 600 watts. This project details an amplifier design employing **Motorola MRF150** FETs, a common choice for their robust performance in RF power applications. The design emphasizes achieving substantial power output, a critical factor for effective DXing and contesting, where every decibel can make a difference in signal propagation and readability. While specific circuit diagrams or construction details are not directly presented on the current page, the mention of MRF150 FETs points towards a design that would typically involve push-pull configurations, impedance matching networks, and robust power supply considerations to handle the high current demands. Such amplifiers are often built with an eye towards linearity and efficiency across the HF bands. Amateurs pursuing similar high-power solid-state projects often share insights on thermal management, intermodulation distortion, and component sourcing, all vital for a stable and reliable amplifier capable of delivering 600 watts into a proper antenna system. -
If you want an antenna resonoant on the 160 meters band this is a possible solution, but of course, need space. -
Pictures of the 160 meters dipole antenna at W5JGV -
The Joystick antenna was used many years ago as an all band vertical HF antenna under restricted space situations that would cover from 80 meters thru 10 meters with a tuner and was a great commercial success Some hams even had success with it on 160 meters. -
The basic antenna is a vertical monopole, using elevated radials to complete the ground plane by k5oe -
The total length of the inverted L is 240 feet, which is 7/16th of a wave length long. It has a 92 foot horizontal linear load section 1 foot above ground that terminates into a home-brewed parallel network tuner by KN4LF -
This high antenna require a large ground composed by 40 radials. It's not very handy expecially in windy situations but is very powerfull in pile-ups. In italian -
A really simple receiving antenna for 80 and 160 meter dxing by WA2WVL -
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The EF0604S is a compact 4 elements yagi antenna plan for six meters band featuring 8.77 dBi gain and a front back gain of 17.89 dB. Article includes elements dimensions and spacing, along to pictures of some homebrewed examples. -
Makers of motorized antennas covering 6 to 160 meters -
This simple antenna is capable of remarkable results on 160, 80 and 40 metres. Forming a triangle from around 50 feet of satellite TV coaxial cable, the top of the triangle can be as low as 15 feet, and the lower side just high enough to prevent a passer by hanging themselves -
A 5-band (20m-10m) HF antenna - Just 7ft square and great for a small garden. Build it yourself for around 60 GBP. -
A potpourri of 160-Meter vertical antennas and modeling issues, inverted-L, 3-element parasitic array, 1/4-wavelength monopole -
KN4LF article about a 1/4 wave fan inverted L antenna for 80 and 160 meters band -
Bill Orr W6SAI ham radio techniques. Improving ground connection, computer analysis of the antenna, modelling sample antennas pdf file -
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The 6 Band Inverted L Antenna MK3 is a versatile multiband antenna designed for amateur radio operators. This antenna covers 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, and 10m bands, making it suitable for a wide range of HF communications. The design is based on a W3DZZ configuration, incorporating traps for optimal performance. The MK3 version features a sturdy 5/8th CB mast, replacing the original timber mast, which enhances durability against harsh weather conditions. The antenna's construction allows for effective operation, particularly on the 40m band, where it has been successfully used to contact distant locations including ZL, VK, and Antarctica. Constructing this antenna requires careful attention to detail, especially regarding the radials and grounding. The traps resonate at specific frequencies, and additional resources are available for building coaxial traps. The antenna is designed to work efficiently without an ATU on the lower bands, while higher bands may require tuning. This project is ideal for both beginner and intermediate operators looking to enhance their station with a reliable multiband antenna. -
This project is intended to aid in tuning a balanced antenna or feedline that has a high impedance 100-600 ohms -
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Pictures and calculated values for this home made magnetic loop antenna for the 160 meters band by HB9MTN -
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160m T Antenna broadcast design by Guglielmo Marconi has been built and is used by Jim NN4AA on 160m. Article by G7LRR -
The Chameleon V1 HF Multiband Antenna is a mobile antenna that can also be used as portable. Lightweight mil whip antenna system with 10 BANDS capability 6m, 10m, 12m, 15m, 17m, 20m, 30m, 40m, 60m & 80m. -
Determine the K-Factor used as a multiplier when constructing half-wave antennas. -
Article on the HF dual band antenna with construction details and how to add 160 meters to the HF2V -
An easy to build single wire antenna for 160 and 80 meters with a better than 2 to 1 swr across the 80 meter band by K5GP -
An article on TX and RX antennae for the low bands 80 and 160m by EI7BA -
An Antenna Rotator Project. The rotor design is based on sandwiching the gears and gear supports between two 5/16 inch 6061 T-6 aluminum plates -
How to build a multi-band dipole antenna with a single coax feed. Instructions for a 160M antenna that will fit in the space that a 75M dipole will with almost as good of results as a full size 160M dipole. -
A vertical antenna for the top band, made with a 26m fiberglass spiderpole by DJ0IP -
VE7CA experiments on 160 meters band antennas, looking for better performances on reception. -
Constructing a compact, two-band magnetic loop antenna for HF operation, especially from constrained locations like a balcony, presents unique challenges. OK1FOU's design, inspired by DJ3RW's 50 MHz loop, addresses these by employing an unusual side-fed configuration and placing the symmetric, two-section variable tuning capacitor at the bottom of the loop, directly connected to the coax shield. The article provides specific material recommendations, including two 1-meter wooden pales and about 3 meters of thick loudspeaker cable, noting the high current (60A at 100W) in the loop. Construction steps detail forming two turns with a 5 cm gap, using a GDO to pre-tune the open loop to a frequency slightly above the desired highest band, and then integrating the tuning and coupling capacitors. For 10/14 MHz, an open loop resonance of 16-17 MHz is suggested. Practical experience with the 10 MHz band from a third-floor balcony in Prague (JO70GC) shows a 1:1 SWR across most of the band without an external ATU. While DX traffic was modest due to the urban environment, QSO examples with RA6WF, LA6GIA, G0NXA, and LZ1QK on 10 MHz are provided, demonstrating its operational capability. -
Built around a 1/2" pvc frame, Larry's 6 meter moxon antenna is made from #8 aluminum ground wire -
A ranking of receiving antennas based on noise being evenly distributed in all directions. These rankings are most accurate in the frequency range of AM broadcast, 160 or 80 meter bands -
This is an attempt to build an Antenna rotator controller using Arduino Mega 2560 with a nice user interface showing the actual position of the antenna. -
3 Band vertical Marconi-antenna for the bands 40, 80, 160 meters with a ground net of wires as radials. -
