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The K4VX linear-loaded dipole for 7 MHz, simple and practical way to make a short but efficient 40-meter dipole.

Designed and built by W6NL looks like a loaded yagi this 2 element moxon antenna offer 6dbi

A Parasitic Lindenblad Antenna for 70cm by Anthony Monteiro, AA2TX. This is the official 16 pages PDF File published by AMSAT about the 70cm Parasitic Lindenblad Antenna.

Constructing an HF End-Fed Half-Wave (EFHW) vertical antenna, the resource details the winding of a monoband matching unit, inspired by _AA5TB_, designed to provide a 50 Ohm impedance match without a ground plane or antenna tuner. It specifies the use of a _T200-2_ ferrite core for the transformer, outlining the 13-turn secondary and 2-turn primary winding process with enamelled copper wire. The document also describes the integration of a coax capacitor, whose length is critical for tuning and varies by band, with specific starting lengths provided for 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, and 10m operation. The practical application section guides the builder through tuning the antenna using an antenna analyzer, emphasizing the iterative process of spacing secondary windings and trimming the coax capacitor to achieve resonance at the desired band frequency. It highlights the antenna's low angle of radiation, beneficial for DX, and claims up to 2 S-points improvement over a _G5RV_ or similar doublet when used as an omnidirectional vertical. A comprehensive shopping list, including specific part numbers from _Rapid Electronics_, is provided, along with advice on selecting fiberglass fishing poles for support and suitable antenna wire.

A Portable VHF-UHF Roll-up J-pole Antennam that resonates on both bands but actually performs as a half wave radiator on both bands

A homemade Magnetic Loop antenna from a spare 3m length of RG213 working from 30m to 15m with a 130pF tuning capacitor

This PDF document, authored by KT4QW in October 2004, details the construction and modeling of a dual-band, horizontally polarized hanging rectangular loop antenna for **10 and 17 meters**. The design, adapted from *The ARRL Handbook*, utilizes _NEC4WIN95_ software for scaling and optimization, targeting a 50 ohm feedpoint impedance. The resource includes a bill of materials, step-by-step construction instructions, and a discussion of the antenna's radiation characteristics. It presents NEC-generated elevation and azimuth patterns, comparing the loop's performance to a half-wave horizontal dipole at the same height and frequency. The 17-meter element is centered at 18.140 MHz for low SWR across the phone band, while the 10-meter element is centered at 28.500 MHz. Construction involves 14-gauge stranded copper wire and Schedule 40 PVC spreaders, with the total wire length calculated by the formula: Length in feet = 1005/MHz. The feedpoint impedance can be adjusted by modifying the rectangular aspect ratio. The document specifies hoisting the antenna to at least a half-wave above ground for testing. It notes that a balun was tested and found to have no measurable effect on SWR or radiation characteristics. A 2-meter scale model is presented to illustrate the physical design, and a "rotator" string is incorporated for directional adjustment up to 90 degrees.

G8OFZ multi-band antenna for 80-10m, this antenna appears to be a derivative of the Doublet and the Classic G5RV

1993 QST Article of a 2 meter beam antenna by WB0CMT

5 Band 1/4 wave Telescopic Antenna. The 20m to 10m, antenna is simple and cheap to make, and has a performance that matches commercial antennas but at cost considerably lower. The design was purposely based on a telescoping fibre glass fishing rod as this allows it to be easily stowed away in the car.

G8ODE antenna project, where the 40m & Short 80m antenna was deployed as a sloping wire antenna using the 10M fibre glass fishing pole and a hook on the house's gutter-board

Antenna that's simple, inexpensive lightwiight and easy to install

A receiving loop antenna project suitable for 150-430 KHz reception by Gregg van der Sluys

OE1MWW monopole antenna made with common RG 58 or RG 213 coaxial cable

Bill Orr W6SAI ham radio techniques. Improving ground connection, computer analysis of the antenna, modelling sample antennas pdf file

If you are looking for an easy antenna for your favorite band, you can't go wrong with an halfwavelenght dipole, all you need is 3 insulators and some wire

A direct drive ring radiator antenna for the 40 meters band by W6WYQ QST article.

W0OXB All-band Centerfed Zep Antenna 160m-6m

Doublet multiband antenna for 80 to 10 meters band by

The Arrow Antenna is a design classic: it combines light weight, compact design and functionality in a single package for operating FM dual band satellites such as AO-27, UO-14, SO-41 and SO-50

Theory, Modeling, and Practical Applications By W5JCK, presentation in PDF File. This presentation focuses on Near-Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) antennas, which are crucial for short-range radio communications, particularly in military and emergency contexts. It explores NVIS theory, antenna models, and installation criteria while debunking common myths about reflectors. Key topics include usable frequency bands, optimal installation heights, and the impact of soil quality on performance. The presentation outlines the best bands for daytime and nighttime use, emphasizing the importance of understanding propagation characteristics to enhance communication effectiveness within 200 to 300 miles.

English manual of the AV-140Moonraker 4 antenna

Adalet wireless document on antenna basics in a four pages pdf file

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 EH Antenna for 10 meters by Lloyd Butler VK5BR

Here is how to adjust this popular tuner circuit so it transfers maximum power to your antenna without going snap

A multiband antenna that can work from 80 to 10 meters in this illustrated docuemnt by G8ODE

By ON4CFC Pascal, describe how to build a Sperrtopf or Sleeve antenna for the 144 Mhz, PDF File by antennex

A 40 80 dipole antenna design by WA6ESC PDF File

A Mini Moxon antenna for 40 meters band project in a well done PDF document

144 Mhz portable 4 elements quand antenna by N1LO

Illustrates the specific wiring and configuration steps required to interface an SGC-230 Smartuner with an Icom IC-706 HF/VHF/UHF transceiver. The document details the necessary connections for power, control, and RF signal paths between the two devices, ensuring proper impedance matching and automatic antenna tuning functionality. It specifies the pin assignments for the IC-706's ACC socket and the SGC-230's control port, crucial for successful integration. Outlines the operational considerations for the combined system, including initial setup procedures and potential troubleshooting tips for common connectivity issues. The resource presents a clear, diagrammatic representation of the interconnections, which aids in visual comprehension of the required cable fabrication or modification. Covers the specific settings within the IC-706 menu that need adjustment to enable external tuner control, such as the 'TUNER' function and other relevant parameters. This ensures the transceiver correctly communicates with the SGC-230 for efficient antenna tuning across various amateur bands.

Maldol MFB-300 all band HF vertical antenna review by Steve Nichols

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

This is a popular antenna design as the performance is very good across the HF bands and requires little or no tuning. It is a dipole fed off center with a 4:1 current balun at the offset feedpoint. The antenna shown covers 80, 40, 20 and 10 meters with 15 meters and WARC bands

The AMRAD Active LF Antenna. You can tune into LF activity with this easy-tobuild and erect active antenna. As a bonus, you get MF and HF coverage, to not to mention world-class performance

A compact directional receiving antenna

DF9CY Active Magnetic Antenna project

A different approach can help you optimize attic-bound aerial by W6HPH

A monoband end-fed half wave for 10m, 20m or any other HF band, includes a PDF with detailed information to build your own monoband or multiband antenna

K9AY receiving antennas for PA6Z made by PA9M

The Classic Multiband Dipole Antenna QST article. The open-wire feed line dipole antenna is easy to install and offers surprising performance on several bands. You can install it in almost any configuration; it does not have to be strung in the traditional horizontal flat top

40 meter vertical antenna construction, a shortened easy-to-build vertical, with no-radials, made from surplus military camouflage poles

A portable 4 elements quad antenna for 144 MHz, 9 to 10 DBd forward gain, 30 DB front-to-back ratio, and 33 DB front-to-side ratio

A compact Quad Antenna for the HF Bands by GM0ONX

Article on radiation patterns of small loops, equivalent circuits of loop antenna, small loops as receiving antennas, ferrite loops

VA3EXT 5 element beam antenna for 6 meters band

Choosing the right antenna for you, by Lewis G. McCoy W1ICP

W3DZZ trapped multi-band antenna, exposed in this practical wireless article

Simple, easy to build, low cost, compact, multiband By Robert Wilson, AL7KK