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The W3DZZ trap dipole is a versatile and economical antenna option for amateur radio operators looking to work multiple bands without the need for extensive equipment. This antenna design utilizes traps to allow operation on various HF bands, making it suitable for both casual operators and serious DXers. Its construction is straightforward, making it accessible for beginners while still providing excellent performance for seasoned hams. Constructed with readily available materials, the W3DZZ trap dipole can be built to fit specific band requirements, allowing operators to optimize their setup for the frequencies they intend to use. The design is particularly favored for its ability to maintain a low profile while delivering effective radiation patterns. Whether you're contesting or chasing DX, this antenna can enhance your station's capabilities without breaking the bank.

A free online calculator for making all of the calculations required to design and build small transmitting loop antennas, also known as magnetic loops by 66pacific.com

Our motorized antennas and stainless steel mounts are designed with the most avid HAM radio operator in mind, as well as commercial applications. They are made with the best materials and top of the line workmanship. Antenna mounts

You will find on these pages my experiences and results on antennas and local/non-local QRM/noise reduction. Using a broadband vertical active magnetic loop and a home made / designed broadband amplifier. Two vertical magnetic Alford loops are used in an array. Analog and Digital Signal Processing and a dual phase coherent Software Defined Radio (SDR) are used. By PA0SIM

This article was reprinted to assist new hams at building their own 2 metre antenna. This design is very rugged and can be built for a few dollars with most of the parts available at your local Home Depot.

design note by Brian Williams, GW0GHF

Log periodic antenna design excel sheet file download, in italian.

QTH.COM offers a comprehensive platform for amateur radio enthusiasts to buy, sell, and trade equipment. This online service is designed to facilitate transactions between hams, allowing users to list their gear for free. Whether you're looking for HF or VHF equipment, antennas, or even vintage radios, QTH.COM serves as a hub for all your ham radio needs. The site is user-friendly and accessible, making it easy for both seasoned operators and newcomers to navigate the listings. In addition to individual sellers, QTH.COM also attracts dealers and manufacturers looking to reach a wider audience. With a diverse range of categories, including military radios and radio tubes, users can find unique items that may not be available elsewhere. The platform's commitment to providing a free service ensures that all hams can participate in the marketplace without financial barriers. Join the community at QTH.COM and discover the best deals in the ham radio world.

Design and optimize Yagi antennas. Ol GW Basic program for dos.

MoxGen will show you the dimensions and generate an antenna model file for a 50 ohm Moxon Rectangle antenna, given the design frequency and wire size

design by Brian Williams, GW0GHF

This is a hex beam designed for six meters. It has three elements with a turning radius of 54 inches. This antenna can be built from low cost materials available from the local hardware store. By WB3BEL

Homebrew balanced-L antenna tuner. Covers 160-10m. Designed specifically for balanced feedlines.

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

This is my simple implementation of the ARRL Antenna Book design equations for the axial-mode helical antenna.

A design of a 2 m quagi antenna by TA2IB

W5ALT Indoor Vertical Antenna is a base loaded vertical antenna that can be tuned on almost all HF bands by adjusting a big coil. Operating a ham radio station from an apartment in Maracaibo, Venezuela, the author demonstrates effective communication with over 100 countries using a custom-built indoor vertical antenna. Addressing common misconceptions, the design uses a balanced approach with radials and a base-loaded vertical element made from affordable materials. The antenna fits discreetly indoors, covers 6 to 40 meter bands, and achieves acceptable SWR with an MFJ tuner. Despite limited space and typical apartment challenges, the setup enables reliable DX contacts, confirmed by numerous QSL cards, proving indoor antennas can perform well in constrained environments.

Inverted V antennas is a dipole with the center raised on a mast and the endpoints near ground. Calculate dimensions online.

Tennamast design and manufacture a wide range of fabricated metal goods, Antenna masts, Wind-sock masts, and masts for holding such systems as CCTV, Loudspeakers, Lighting units

Create - Reliable antenna and antenna rotators from japan. Manufacturer of amateur radio products, HF VHF UHF antennas, antnena towers, antenna rotors, HF Log Periodic Antennas, VHF UHF wideband amateur radio antennas

A freeware dos antenna design program, dedicated to yagi antenna design by K4VX

One of the most important considerations when designing and building a Yagi antenna is the method used to attach the elements to a boom. This is true because the boom influences the electrical length of the elements. In this article JH Reisert explain with drawings techniques on mounting yagi antenna elements to a boom

Designing quagi and yagi antennas on 2 Meters, some preliminary notes by Cebik, W4RNL

This is a base-loaded vertical antenna that mounts on the car's roof. The loading coil is designed as a variable inductor, with a three-legged chariot that travels up and down inside the coil, with grooved brass wheels running on the coil turns, and driven by a slotted rotor tube.

A 14 elemets yagi antenna for 432 MHz based on DK7ZB design

A rotatable hanging loop antenna that has been specifically designed for hanging in a tree. Horizontally polarized with a broad azimuth pattern and gain of nearly 3dB over a simple horizontal dipole!

A standard 6 elements design scaled for UHF application. All material used in this project are easily obtainable tubes and rods which is limited within a total budget of $18.

The Buddipole is a hi-tech, take-apart dipole designed for HF portable operations. The antenna uses a multi-band adjustable coil for all bands 40m - 2m.

A shortened G5RV antenna design

This is a resonant, half-wave, vertical antenna. It takes up little space in the back yard, was designed for operation on a single frequency 80 meter PSK net, and is reasonably inexpensive to construct by Chuck Hines, K6QKL

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.

Antenna data, and design note for this horizontal loop antenna resonating on 80 Meters by K0ZE

Online javascript antenna calculator designed to give the critical information of a particular beam antenna, in this case a seven element Yagi, for the frequency chosen.

The best way to describe a go-box is a complete amateur radio station in a box. An example is described in this article. The project describes building a portable amateur (ham) radio station, known as a "go-box," housed in a durable orange Pelican case. The go-box contains all necessary radio equipment except for external power and antennae, which are carried separately. It includes items like a Yaesu transceiver, power supply, antenna tuner, speaker, and a clock. The case is designed for mobility and visibility, with a vertical layout to allow in-vehicle operation. Future upgrades might include cooling fans, an LED lamp, and built-in antennae for better functionality in various conditions.

The webpage provides information on a two-element Yagi antenna for 24 Mhz, created by IK4DCS. It includes details on the design and construction of the antenna.

Accessories for your hamshack, such as Band Decoders, various types of Antenna Switches, Antenna Stacking devices, special devices designed dedicated for the SO2R operating technique, USB Interfaces, cw keyers and many others

The dynamics of antenna design

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

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.

The intent of this site to share information about the design of a 40 meter horizontal phased array antenna.

Various tests and designs, with photos of home made EH Antennas,simple and networked, and also sone CAN Antennas.

Online Moxon antenna calculator. Design your moxon antenna online giving wire diameter and resonant frequency

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.

160m T Antenna broadcast design by Guglielmo Marconi has been built and is used by Jim NN4AA on 160m. Article by G7LRR

Video construction of a multiband HF trapped dipole antenna based on a variation of the classic W3DZZ design

Satellite antenna design and systems engineering software for windows

Learn basic theory on antennas, and notes on homebrewing efficient shortwave antennas

Overview, summary, tutorial about the dipole antenna or dipole aerial that is widely used on its own and as the basis for other antenna designs.

There are lots of good designs for matching transformers for receiving antennas. Make it yourself it's cheap and easy, and very high performance. This is the design used in the TRX-9 transformers.

The Screwdriver Antenna Memory (SAM) product is designed to enhance the mobile antenna commonly called the "Screw Driver". It replaces your current control unit and provides an automated memory feature that eliminates the visual coil tuning method commonly used.