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Excel spreadsheet that help calculating dimensions of a high efficiency magnetic loop antenna for HF bands. Giving in input the loop perimeter, loop diameter and loop conductor will calculate electric characteristics, bandwidth, and efficiency

Online helix antenna designer, calculate size of helix antennas online

Online antenna calculator for cubical quad antennas by EA1DDO / HK1H

This calculator is designed to give the efficiency loss of a given antenna, based on the input of VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio) and other subsequent factors

An inverted Vee antenna calculator that consider also minimun vertical height and horizontal spread by M0UKD

Accurately determining an antenna's feedpoint impedance is crucial for optimal performance, especially when experimenting with new designs or making adjustments. While SWR meters provide basic information, a full complex impedance measurement reveals the resistive and reactive components, which are essential for proper matching. Modern antenna analyzers, like the _Palstar ZM30_ or MFJ259B, simplify this task, but measurements taken through a transmission line require careful interpretation due to impedance transformation. This resource details a calibration method to precisely account for the effects of the feedline. It explains how a transmission line can significantly alter the measured impedance, illustrating this phenomenon with a Smith Chart example where an 80m antenna's [22 + j6] Ohms feedpoint impedance transforms to [82 + j45] Ohms after a 10m line. The guide demonstrates using a transmission line calculator applet, such as the one by W9CF, to reverse this transformation. It outlines the process of calibrating a specific length of RG174 coax, showing how an initial 26ft estimate was refined to **25.85ft** to accurately predict a known 22 Ohm load, significantly improving accuracy over uncalibrated results.

A javascript online calculator for popular wire antennas, from the standard easy to build flat-top dipole, to the inverted V dipole, but also the Quad Loop, and the equilateral delta loop antenna

This online microstrip patch antenna calculator determines the length and width of a microstrip patch antenna for a given frequency

Build an effective dipole antenna that needs much less space by adding two loading coils. This online calculator tells you how.

Helix antenna online calculator with match calculator

An online J-Pole antenna calculator that need just to input the frequency and calculates in inch size of each element

Microstrip Patch Antenna Calculator determines the length and width in millimeters of a rectangular patch antenna.

Calculating HF helical whip antenna for mobile or portable operation

A page by 9A7PJT dedicated to HB9CV yagi antennas includes link to the HB9CV calculator program and some interesting plans

This page allows you to calculate in the most accurate way high-Q inductor coils.

This calculator is designed to give the horizontal length of a particular dipole including Tees, antenna, or one side of it, for the frequency chosen. Enter the desired frequency and select the desired calculation from the drop box

An online javascript calculator for cubical quad antennas, simply input the resonating frequency to calculcate up to a five element quad antenna. This quad antenna calculator let you determine the total length of each element and spacing among elements.

Ever need a way to estimate the amount of wire to add to or remove from a center-fed wire dipole antenna to achieve resonance at a desired frequency? This article help to determine correct wire lenght.

Constructing a compact, single-feed triband Moxon antenna for 20, 15, and 10 meters is detailed by DU1RZ, drawing from his personal experience with space-constrained antenna projects. Initially fascinated by cubical quads, the author transitioned to Moxon designs in 2005 after realizing his roof space was insufficient for a bulky quad. His first experimental monoband Moxon for 15 meters, built from repurposed materials, provided solid DX QSOs for seven years, despite being slightly below the 21 MHz band center. The project outlines the design process, including using the _MOXGEN Calculator_ for element dimensions and material selection, such as #14 AWG enamel copper wire and fishing poles for spreaders. DU1RZ shares insights from simulations with DL2GMS regarding insulated versus non-insulated wire performance, noting that insulated wire can shift resonant frequencies lower. The assembly instructions cover preparing wire elements, connecting feed points, and tuning the antenna, with initial SWR measurements taken at 10 feet and final readings on a mast showing excellent results: 1.0:1 on 14.225 MHz, 1.1:1 on 21.250 MHz, and 1.3:1 on 28.50 MHz. Transmission tests with 4F1BYN indicated a front-to-back ratio of approximately 2 S units with 10 watts output. The author emphasizes adaptability, encouraging builders to use readily available materials rather than strictly replicating his setup. Key observations from DU1RZ and DL2GMS highlight the antenna's strong performance across 20, 15, and 10 meters, good front-to-back ratio, full bandwidth on 20 and 15 meters, and its small turning radius of about 4.18 meters (13.54 feet), making it suitable for limited antenna space. Its lightweight construction and low wind load are also noted as significant advantages.

Use this online calculator to determine the length of a quarter-wave antenna from the frequency. Both metric and English units of measurement are supported.

Use this online calculator to determine the length of a full-wave loop antenna from the frequency. Both metric and English units of measurement are supported. Quarter-wave matching section lengths are also calculated.

Use this online calculator to determine the length of a dipole antenna from the frequency. Both metric and English units of measurement are supported.

ICNIRP is a calculator software that allows you to determ safety distances for many know amateur radio antennas with respect to ICNIRP limits developed by DL9KCE

Online calculator and a full documented pictorial guide to build a single sided 8 slot waveguide antenna

This article includes an online calculator for a 3 element Yagi Antenna. The formula and basics theory of Yagi Antenna are also explained with examples.

Types of coax-cable with rf attenuator calculator, line loss calculator form includes an antenna gain calculator. This coax loss calculator can help you on choosing the right cable for your antenna sysmte.

An excel spreadsheet that in a really simple way checks how much to trim your antenna elements. Download the xls file and watch the presentation video include in this page

The Triple-M-beam calculation program is used for the calculation of Triple-M-beam antennas by DG0KW

The collinear antenna, or Marconi-Franklin antenna, is an omnidirectional, high-gain antenna composed of in-phase half-wave dipoles aligned vertically. By using quarter-wave transmission line segments, it maximizes gain at a low horizon angle, outperforming a half-wave dipole. Adding segments increases gain but narrows bandwidth. A popular DIY version, the CoCo antenna, uses half-wave coaxial cable segments connected by non-radiating transmission lines. Built with stable velocity factor cables, a matching quarter-wave sleeve balun, and ferrite rings for attenuation, the antenna achieves performance comparable to commercial models.

This calculator is designed to give the critical information of a particular beam antenna, in this case a three element Yagi, for the frequency chosen.

HF Beam Calculator for Amateur Radio and CB Communications

Calculate vertical array pahse antenna accorting to the Christman technique

Aka Circular Waveguide Antenna. This online antenna calculator let you plan your cantenna for the desired frequency of operation, giving the Can diameter you have available.

1.5 dB of matched line loss can be calculated for a given transmission line using this online tool, which employs a model calibrated from empirical data. The calculator allows radio amateurs to input specific transmission line types, such as _RG-8_ or _RG-58_, and then determine the expected signal attenuation. This is crucial for optimizing antenna system efficiency and understanding power delivery to the radiating element, especially for HF and VHF operations where feedline losses can significantly impact performance. Beyond matched loss, the calculator also provides an estimate for mismatched loss if the Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) is specified. This feature helps operators quantify the additional power loss due to impedance discontinuities between the transceiver, feedline, and antenna, which is a common concern in amateur radio installations. Accurate loss calculations are vital for effective station design and for predicting actual radiated power. The tool's utility extends to various operating scenarios, from fixed station setups to portable deployments, aiding in the selection of appropriate feedline lengths and types to minimize signal degradation. Understanding these losses is a fundamental aspect of maximizing the effectiveness of any amateur radio antenna system.

This LPDA calculator is based on the design procedure as described by L. B. Cebik, W4RNL (SK) in the 21st edition of The ARRL Antenna Handbook.

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

The program consists of tabbed pages for various antenna and transmission line calculation. You can compute the values for an inverted L network that will allow you to match the 50 ohm output of the radio, or you can compute the necessary length in the units of choice for a 5/8 wave vertical for 10 meter band.

Online calculator for J-Pole antennas. The J-pole antenna consists of a short and a long vertical pole with a feed point near the bottom. The antenna looks like the letter J, hence the name J-pole antenna.

The calculator designs the Yagi-Uda antenna based on the DL6WU model with boom correction, following the G3SEK-DL6WU method. It optimizes the antenna for maximum gain and allows adjustment of passive elements without affecting SWR. DL6WU antennas are known for their high gain, minimal sensitivity to nearby objects, and stable performance in various weather conditions.

Basic priciples of Yagi antennas and its variations like Quagi antennas, Quad antennas includes pictures, drawings and online calculators by KN9B

Online HB9CV antenna calculator, accept as input the desired resonating frequency and provides dimensions for spacing and length of each element, including boom and radiator diameter.

A free Labview antenna calculator program. This interesting calculator for small loop antennas can be ran on most recent Windows versions using the Labview runtime.

You can shorten a vertical antenna by using a loading coil. This online calculator tells you how the amout of inductance your loading coil will need to have.

The Magloop Antenna Calculator was developed to predict the characteritics of a small-loop (aka magloop) antenna, given physical dimensions entered via slider widgets. This magnetic loop antenna calculator works also on most mobile devices, adjusting sliders and calculating dimensions in real time.

Cubical Quad Antenna On-line Calculator helps on defining the size of each element and spreader. Simply give the resonating frequency and it will calculate size of each element.

Easy to use online Slim Jim antenna calculator. Input your frequency to automatically calculate the lengths of the different antenna parts.

Free ham radio utilities written in LabVIEW includes Open Wire Calculator, Dipole Peak/Null Angle Calculator, a Coil-Shortened Antenna Calculator ad interesting Round Coil Inductance Calculator and a Skyloop Antenna Calculator

Online antenna calculator for homemade double biquad antenna for UMTS 3G 4G WiMAX WiFi frequencies. Article includes also a simple biquad antenna for 4g

A basic YAGI UDA online antenna calculator, accept as input frequency, number of elements, diameter of parasitic element and boom diameter. This online calculator will generate a basic design data including each element length and spacing.

A home made end-fed half-wave antenna coupler with antenna lenght calculator and counterpoise calculator based on center frequency. Includes pictures and drawings along to antenna homebrewing instructions with a home made on air wound transformer