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Local and DX contacts from tight spaces, it works from 40 to 17 meters

Fractal Antennas are a new generation of multiband antennas for wireless communications. Based on a new design concept, fractal technology.

A popular 2 meter antenna returns in an improved, easier to reproduce form, 2008 QST article

A rotating HexBeam antenna video from F5NZY in Paris France

DF9CY Active Magnetic Antenna project

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

Compact HF antennas for home and mobile use, compact HF maritime antennas, manufactured by multi-band antennas

Long Waves, Short Antennas, designing antennas for MF and LF communications

A dual driven antenna for the 6 meters band.

Portable magnetic loop antennas - G4TPH Mag-loop antennas Reviewed in PW and RadCOM, Both QRP and QRO, Portable. The only Magloop on the market that is fully portable

Multiband and monoband HF Vertical antennas and rotatable dipoles manufacturer based in Texas USA

Demonstrates the construction of two distinct wideband RF preamplifiers, detailing their component requirements and performance characteristics. The first design leverages monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) such as the MAR-6, MAR-8, or PGA103, offering a broad frequency response from DC to 2 GHz with a gain of 22.5 dB at 100 MHz and a noise figure typically below 3 dB. This MMIC-based amplifier incorporates protection against power supply transients and features a 50 Ohm input/output impedance, operating from an 8-20 volt supply with low current drain. The second preamplifier design utilizes a BSX-20 transistor, providing amplification across the 14 MHz to 550 MHz range. This simpler, more economical build achieves an average gain of 12 dB at 145 MHz and a noise figure of approximately 1.1 dB. It operates from a 7-15 volt battery supply with a current draw of 6 mA. Both projects emphasize critical construction techniques, such as maintaining short RF connections, ensuring 50 Ohm impedance paths, and mounting the circuit within a shielded enclosure to optimize performance and minimize noise. The resource also discusses phantom power options for antenna-mounted preamplifiers and precautions for use with transceivers, including output protection diodes and static bleeders.

An interesting article on building a 4 elements yagi antenna with gamma match for the 2 meter band. This article include two videos demonstrating assembling procedure by KG0ZZ

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

A small company that specializes in antennas and accessories for radio hobbyists who enjoy DXing the AM broadcast and LW bands

A page dedicated to the doble bazooka antenna with dimensions for all HF bands

True Ladder line and Wire antennas

An attempt to modify and try out the unusual antenna first described by Bill Petlowany, K6NO, in World Radio Magazine

An 87ft inverted L portable antenna working on 80 40 30 20 15 meters band

The Swedish EH Antenna Group

Coax is a very important part of a satellite station. It is almost as important as the antennas you choose. This article discusses choosing coaxial cables for satellite communication, emphasizing factors like line loss. It compares types such as RG-8, RG-58, Belden 9913/9913F, LMR-400, and hardline, highlighting their impact on signal preservation.

This is from a posting on the BARK PBBS Keith, WB2VUO

Article on using loop antenna in very low frequencies

A beam fractal antenna for 20 meters band

Unique and Hard-to-Find accessories for Amateur Radio. Featuring Plasti Dip products, DK9SQ Masts, Wire Antennas, AEA Antenna Analyzers and RF Connectors too!

A simple beam antenna offering good performances on 3 bands by 9m2mso

Pictures and dimensions of and HB9MTN DDRR antenna for 6 meters band

Here is an antenna for the nineties. It's strong, computer designed, and has lots of gain. It is a full size, four element beam on 10, and three elements on 15 meters

K9AY receiving antennas for PA6Z made by PA9M

The half wave dipole antenna is a simple and practical antenna model that consists of a half wavelength long centre fed conductor.

6 element super duper moxon antenna for the 144 MHz, a modified HAARP Antenna projetc

Antenna adaprter mods fot the Kenwood TH-F6A or TH-F7

A basic drawing of a 2 meter quad antenna for 144 MHz

A homemade remote antenna switch made with an Arduino Uno by KK7S

A two element multiband quad antenna

The "Tiny 2" is a great little 2 meter beam. It has some really interesting properties and it is a fantastic first time antenna project for the beginner.

The QRP choke balun described utilizes a high permeability ferrite rod and RG-174 coax, aiming to present high impedance to common-mode currents across the HF spectrum. The construction involves winding as many turns of RG-174 as possible around the ferrite rod, then encapsulating the assembly with hot glue. This design prioritizes maximizing inductance to suppress unwanted shield currents, particularly in unbalanced antenna configurations. While the balun's effectiveness is subjectively reported as good, a potential design consideration involves the dielectric properties of the hot glue. This material could increase turn-to-turn capacitance, potentially reducing the balun's performance at higher HF frequencies, though this specific aspect has not been formally tested by the author, _AA5TB_. The project serves as an illustrative example of a practical, junk-box construction rather than a rigorously engineered solution. Photographs detail the evolution of the balun, from the initial winding process to its integration within a _B&W dipole center insulator_ and final camouflaged assembly.

Over **10 million** antennas and flags have been sold worldwide by Firestik Antenna Company, a veteran-owned manufacturer specializing in both CB and amateur radio communication products. Their offerings include a range of antennas, mounting accessories, and coaxial cables, designed for various mobile and fixed applications. The company provides technical support and maintains a network of dealers for product availability. Firestik products are known for their fiberglass construction, which is evident in their _Firestik_ and _Firefly_ antenna lines. The company also produces unique items like the "342 mile per hour Firestik flag," highlighting their diverse manufacturing capabilities beyond just radio antennas. They emphasize their commitment to quality and customer service, including direct technical assistance. The company is located in Tempe, Arizona, and operates under the registered trademark of _Pal International Corporation_. They actively protect their brand, including variations like Firestick and Firestix, ensuring proper representation of their products in the market.

An introduction to antennad including a DIY assembly instruction for a A Ground Plane Antenna for NOAA Weather Stations

Yagi Calculator is a free Windows program that also runs well on Linux, Ubuntu 8.10 under Wine, to produce dimensions for a DL6WU style long Yagi antenna. Long yagis are commonly used from the 144MHz amateur band to the 2.4GHz band.

Dual band vhf uhf dipole antenna by DL7JV

Low Noise Antenna pre-amp for SAT, EME & DX-ing

The SQUARE-Pole is a 1/2-wave dipole that has been bent into a square by WB2VUO

A half-sized Hentenna designed for unique performance in compact spaces. Initially built in 2003 for monitoring a local 146.97 MHz repeater from a basement shop, the antenna proved highly effective, operating at just 200mW. In 2005, it was adapted for use in a challenging river-bottom location, delivering reliable performance on a 2-meter band with 5W. Despite its compact size, the Forktenna demonstrated excellent results compared to a full-sized Hentenna, making it an intriguing option for many hams.

A 40-meter antenna that provides good local and regional coverage during the day and good DX capability at night

This note looks at the antenna and antenna model for the 40 meter Moxon Yagi designed by Dave Leeson, W6NL. The performance of the antenna, through the model, will be explored in several typical settings.

A multiband wire antenna with a twinlead feedline that can be easily tuned in several bands, witha 33 ft per leg you can have a 40 to 10 meters band coverage

A project for a four element cubical quad antenna for 144 MHz in portuguese

An Active antenna designed for VLF and shortwave radio reception. A small antenna capable of excellent performances on low bands, made on a copper plate and introductio to active antennas.

Article about the z-match antenna tuner