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A vertical antenna that can cover HF bands using an UN UN and a fishing pole, usage of tuner is requested.

A 500-watt mobile antenna project details the conversion of an old 10m hamstick into a highly efficient, multiband "bugstick" for HF operation. The core modification involves replacing the original coil with 25 turns of 6 turns-per-inch, 1.5-inch diameter coil stock, fabricated from #14 wire. This design, intended for a 3-magnet mount on a vehicle cab, achieves resonance on multiple bands by shorting out specific turns on the coil, similar to a **bugcatcher** antenna. Measurements taken with an MFJ-259 analyzer on a GMC pickup show 0 turns shorted for 20 meters (14.2 MHz), 10 turns for 17 meters, 16 turns for 15 meters, 19 turns for 12 meters, and 23 turns for 10 meters. The construction emphasizes using UV-resistant tie-wraps and #14 solid wire with crimp lugs for robust RF connections, bypassing the fiberglass rod for current flow. A bonus section details a 40-meter version, utilizing 48 turns of 8 TPI, 2-inch diameter coil stock.

The Skeleton Slot Antenna Revisited by Bobby Brainwave, N3VGS PDF File.

A magnetic loop antenna using a 28\" bicycle rim for six meter band

Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) and the 40 meter Novice Sub-band.

A moxon anetenna plan for 144 MHz

An end-fed halfwave antenna for 20 meters band with balun pictures and description by PD7MAA

W4KAZ article on antenna switches

Demonstrates the design principles and performance characteristics of **corner reflector antennas**, emphasizing their high gain and directional properties. It covers critical design factors such as the corner angle and the spacing between the radiating dipole and the reflector vertex. The resource explains how reducing the corner angle increases gain but lowers feed impedance, making matching more challenging. Practical angles of 90 degrees or 60 degrees are discussed, with 90 degrees offering easier impedance matching despite slightly lower gain. Details key design considerations, including reflector side length exceeding two wavelengths and reflector width greater than one wavelength for a half-wave radiator. It specifies reflector construction using wire netting, sheet metal, or parallel metal spines spaced less than 0.1 wavelength. The article provides a table with general dimensions for UHF and VHF bands, noting typical impedance values of 50 to 75 ohms and expected SWR of 1.7:1 on the lower band edge. Adjustable radiator-to-vertex spacing is highlighted as crucial for final tuning.

Calculate EH Antenna, 20m 40 80m. Fotos, Original eh antenna building.

The industry standard in all antenna products

N6RK receive 4 square antenna with transformer coupled antennas and true hibrid combiner

How to build the Quickie Pneumatic Antenna Launcher

A dual band wire antenna project in Italian

A schematic antenna for a 40-80 Morgain dipole antenna with diagram and pictures, article partially in german

DIY a sector antenna for de Wifi 2,4GHz ISM band.

An interesting home made project of an L Network Antenna Tuner Project with pictures and schematics by K7SFN

Basic information on the folded dipole antenna

Over 1,000 stations in approximately 60 countries were worked using this modified twin-lead folded dipole, demonstrating its effectiveness with just 4 watts on 20 meters. This design, adapted from an ARRL Handbook concept, eliminates the shorting strap found in traditional folded dipoles, simplifying construction while maintaining performance. It utilizes readily available 300-ohm TV antenna feeder ribbon, making it a cost-effective solution for radio amateurs. The antenna's robust construction allows it to handle up to 100 watts without issues, even without a **balun**. The inclusion of a variable trimmer capacitor at the stub provides flexibility for tuning across different frequencies within a band, a practical feature for operators using transceivers like the Icom 735. Formulas are provided to calculate the precise dimensions for any desired operating frequency, enabling customization for various **HF bands**.

Homebrew a cobwebb antenna for the HF bands. This page describe a cobwebb multiband antenna resonating on 14 18 21 24 and 28 MHz. The cobweb antenna model can be considered a fan dipole, or better, multiple dipoles fed in parallel.

An Off-center-feed antenna that covers 80, 40, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10, and 6 meters

Alan yates vk2zay's ham radio website, homebrew construction, general electronics, high voltage experiments, amateur rocketry, and general geek stuff

An old post by John Doty about effects of noise in longwire antenna.

Cheap Antennas for the AMSAT LEO Kent Britain WA5VJB

Schematics of antenna couplers in french

How could we share the Beverage antennas on more than one station using this homemade remote antenna switch, a project by TK5EP

This article describes a project of asymmetrical hatted vertical dipole, a portable antenna that can be used for field day operations, sota, campings or even for fixed installations. This is a freestanding 20-10m antenna that is really easy to build, easy to tune and relatively easy to carry.

Notes on Axial-Mode Helical Antennas in Amateur Service. Helix Basics, Modeling Issues, and Short Helical Antennas Over Perfect Ground

An homebrew remote antenna switch by vk2zrm

How to build a super AM antenna, These plans have been used by many people, with good results.

Double Bazooka Antenna, a simple coax based and broad band antenna you can easily build

James Miller G3RUH article on amsat site

Backpacking, boating or mountaintopping ? Invest your time and pack this novel directional gain antenna on your next expedition

This 4m Slim Jim Antenna is cheap and easy to build yet it greatly out performs the more usual dipole due to its low angle of radiation. An SWR of 1:1 is obtainable across the 4m ham radio FM band with a simple adjustment.

A helpful guide to building your own beverage-type low noise receiving antenna for broadband use. Easy, do-it-yourself suggestions to optimize directional performance, even if you lack a farm to put it on.

Group with thousand of memebers focused on NVIS antenna

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

Collection of different techniques to homebrew PVC yagi antennas, including elements assembling, baluns and chokes, radiator box tips and tricks by dk7zb

Notes and information about G5RV antenna, analysis of short feed lines and relation with SWR

Let's explore the cubical quad antenna, or quad, and see what it really is and how it really works by w8ji

Ham radio antennas and electronics, specialized in 1/2 wave dipole, OCF dipole, windom, full wave loop, end fed, inverted L, portable end fed antenna, long wire, SWL antenna, fan dipole, multiband dipole, G5RV and military antennas.

Notes on moxon antennas for VHF and HF bands. Main characteristics, gain and f/b ratio by DK7ZB

Homebrew G5RV a simple multiband antenna. This article shows detailed pictures of a G5RV home made antenna, including antenna size and dimensions by 9M2ZAK

Long Range Wi Fi Antenna by AB9IL

5/8 vertical groundplane antenna for six meters band

Building an omnidirectionnal antenna for the 23 cm band, 1240 - 1270 Mhz

This 40 meter Inverted V antenna was tested and tuned at a height of 35 feet and proved excellent results. The ends of the antenna are about 11 feet above the ground. Article and video available

Some antenna manufacturers place baluns at the incorrect location in LPDA arrays. If we consider what the balun does we can see how the mistake occurs.

Some rules of thumb for beginners, with a QRP approach, by James R. Duffey KK6MC/5

DF9CY experience on a vertical antenna for 40 meter band