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This antenna is unique in that it is enclosed entirely in 3/4" PVC

The page describes a Double-L antenna for 80 and 160 meters bands, designed by Don Toman, K2KQ, with a simple, effective, and ground system-free design. The antenna is a center-fed half-wave vertical with horizontal top and bottom sections, providing good performance without the need for an elaborate ground system.

The Cubic Quad antenna is a commonly homemade antenna in the range of about 150 odd MHz. Our little project was to design one of these for use in the 2.4GHz range for 802.11 wireless LANs.

Contructing precedure and tune up of a dual band mobile antenna. This antenna is just a 1/4 wavelength resonator for both UHF and VHF band. It provides no GAIN as compared to other multi-section design.

Schema of a self made balun used to match randmon wire antennas, mainly for shortwave listening pourposes, in italian

Circuits of SSB Transceiver, AM DSB Transmitter, Antennas, BFO, VFO, 807, FM Mike, Crystal filter and more.

Build your mobile antenna which outperforms Hustler by 10db and ATAS-100 by 18db. From 80 to 10m. The HB9ABX mobile HF antenna, designed for 10 to 80 meters, was developed by Felix Meyer and outperforms commercial antennas like HUSTLER and YAESU ATAS-100/120 in field tests. Made from fiberglass rods and enamelled copper wire, it includes a loading coil with adjustable taps for tuning across bands. Installation requires solid grounding, and adjustments are made via whip length and coil settings. An antenna tuner ensures optimal SWR. Users must handle fiberglass with care due to health risks. This design proved highly effective in South America and Europe.

Everybody says keep one in your bag, nobody seems to make one work right. Here's the straight scoop on why the J-pole is not an easy antenna to duplicate!

The RockLoop Antenna is a compact multiband portable and indoor antenna suitable for QRP operations on the 10, 14, and 21 MHz bands. The page provides detailed information on the design and usage of this antenna, making it a valuable resource for amateur radio operators looking to improve their setup. The intended audience is amateur radio operators interested in building and using antennas for QRP indoor operations.

Details the construction of a J-vertical antenna specifically for the 10-meter band, offering a practical alternative to a _Slim Jim_ design for 28 MHz. The resource outlines the use of aluminum tubing for the half-wave vertical section and coaxial cable for the quarter-wave matching section, providing specific calculations for element lengths based on frequency and coaxial cable velocity factor. It contrasts the performance of the J-vertical with center-fed dipoles and end-fed verticals, noting superior results in previous comparisons. The article further presents a more recent iteration of the J-vertical, constructed using a fiberglass pole and insulated wire, with updated dimensions for 28.8 MHz. It includes practical advice on weatherproofing connections and securing the antenna for durability against adverse conditions, referencing the survival of an original _J Vertical_ during 110 MPH winds in 1987. The SWR performance is reported as 1.1:1 at 28.6 MHz, maintaining below 1.5:1 across 28.3 to 29 MHz.

The boomless quad antenna is a unique design that offers versatility for amateur radio operators. This antenna consists of two half-wave dipoles arranged in a square or circular shape, allowing for both vertical and horizontal polarization depending on the feed point. The design facilitates easy installation and rotation, making it suitable for various operating conditions. The construction utilizes strong materials, such as bamboo, and incorporates waterproofing techniques to enhance durability. This project outlines the necessary dimensions and materials, including copper wire and insulators, to successfully build the antenna. It emphasizes the importance of tuning each radiator element for optimal performance. The boomless quad is particularly effective across multiple HF bands, including 14 MHz, 21 MHz, and 28 MHz. By following the detailed instructions, operators can achieve a reliable and efficient antenna setup that enhances their DXing and contesting capabilities.

calculates the dimensions and spacings of the elements needed to build a log periodic antenna, given tao, sigma and the lower and upper cutoff frequencies.

Described here is a simple multi-band magnetic loop antenna designed for 20, 30 and 40 metres, but by changing the overall length of the wire coverage of other bands is feasible

7 MHz Vertical antenna for ham radio band of 40 meter text in spanish and english

Build a double bazooka coaxial dipole, broad-band dipole antenna

PDF file with plans to build an eh antenna for 10 meters band, by lloyd butler VK5BR

The Little Stick antenna is an aluminium version of the Vertical Bazooka design which was made from coax.

Dimensions and plan to build a W5UN EME quagi antenna

Need a general purpose antenna on the magic band? The J-Pole is an easy-to-build and inexpensive device that provides an omni-directional vertically polarised antenna without the need for a ground plane. In technical terms, it is an end fed vertical 1/2 wave which is fed via a 1/4 wave matching stub.

70cm, Collinear Antenna From Coax

Homemade 9:1 antenna balun simple project

HRO offers a variety of amateur radio products for sale, including transceivers, antennas, and accessories. Users can browse products by category or search for specific items. The site also features promotions and discounts on selected items.

A rugged motorized satellite antenna tracking system for construction by the home handyman

Magnetic loop antenna by GM3MXN

How to construct a very small but efficient Antenna with PVC Plumbing tube and discarded fruit cans. - Just the thing to fit in a small space such as the house attic

An homebrew antenna tuner project

QRZ.com provides a comprehensive online **callbook** service, enabling amateur radio operators to look up detailed information for over 2 million licensed stations worldwide. Each entry typically includes the licensee's name, address, QSL route, and often a personal biography with station details, antenna configurations, and operating interests. The platform integrates various features such as a **Logbook of the World (LoTW)** interface, allowing users to confirm QSOs directly, and a robust search engine for rapid call sign resolution. The resource also features dynamic content, including real-time solar-terrestrial data from N0NBH, an active online swapmeet for buying and selling amateur radio gear, and a news section with articles covering current events, contest results, and special event station announcements. Recent news items highlight topics like the 'Five Two Simplex Challenge' and the '9th HamSCI Workshop,' indicating a focus on active operating and scientific engagement within the amateur community. Furthermore, QRZ.com supports various amateur radio awards, such as the new 'USA250 Award,' encouraging participation in specific operating programs.

Description and phots of a DIY moxon antenna for six meters band, includes clear pictures, drawings and assembling instruction to build this compact antenna for 50 mhz by N2MH

The Cubical Quad antenna is a popular choice among amateur radio operators due to its robust design and excellent performance characteristics. This resource provides essential scaling formulas that help determine the lengths of the antenna elements and the necessary gamma match values for various frequencies. The design is adaptable, allowing operators to optimize for gain or front-to-back ratio by adjusting the spacing between elements. The accompanying Excel files facilitate precise calculations, making it easier for both beginners and experienced hams to construct their own Cubical Quad antennas. In addition to the design formulas, the resource includes practical insights from the author, who has successfully built and utilized these antennas in various field events. The document outlines the tuning process for achieving minimum VSWR, ensuring optimal performance. With detailed illustrations and performance data, this guide serves as a comprehensive reference for anyone looking to delve into Cubical Quad antenna construction and optimization, enhancing their amateur radio experience.

Indoor loop antenna for six meters band, project by Colen Harlow, G8BTK

Articke By Clay Wynn

All about folded dipoles, a variation of the dipole is an antenna called a folded dipole. It radiates like a dipole but sort of looks like a squashed quad.

Photos and comments on building an helical antenna for wifi

The page provides a tool to create a customized Ham Radio Az Map on the fly, with various dimensions available. It is a valuable resource for amateur radio operators to visualize and optimize pointing of directional antennas. The content includes maps for different regions, prefix maps, and world maps.

Online Catalog. All about Radio comms, HF VHF Scanner CB radios, antennas and accessories

8 elements quad antenna for 2 meters band, centered on 145 Mhz

The J-Pole antenna is an omnidirectional antenna that can be used for base, mobile and field day stations. It does not need a ground plane, radials or a complicated matching system. The J-Pole can be cheaply, simply and quickly constructed using a variety of techniques, some of which are discussed in this article.

4nec2 is a completely free Nec2, Nec4 and windows based tool for creating, viewing, optimizing and checking 2D and 3D style antenna geometry structures and generate, display and/or compare near/far-field radiation patterns for both the starting and experienced antenna modeler. Can be interfaced to HFwin32 propagation prediction software.

A multi-use Antenna Tuner

Harry Lythall SM0VPO/G4VVJ homebrew web site, contains several projects, antenna notes and plans, receivers and transmitters plans, regularly updated.

Delta loop and vertical antenna plans with translation in italian

Lots of information on fabricating CB antennas

EH antenna for 160 mt: my experiment and comparison with a short vertical. with full details on construction procedure and testing.

Plan of a helix antenna for 2 meter satellite use by VK5ZAI

About G5RV antennas, with radiation pattern produced with eznec

Documents and schema on how to build a Magnetic Loop Antenna fo 80/30 mtrs

HamCalc is a free collection of calculators for radio amateurs include Antenna ERP calculations, Attenuators, Audio Filter design, Coil Winding, Decibels, Great Circles map and calculator, HF Filters, HF Traps, Metric conversions OP Amps QRA Locator to Latitude/Longitude, Radio Horizon calculator, Resonance Satellite orbit calculator Timer calculations (555 timer)Zener Diode calculations Download zip By G4VWL

4 Element Cubical Quad, Yagis, LZA Circular Quad, Shrunken Quad , quarter wave, J-Pole, beam mounting , changing polarity

The page describes two types of 2 meter J-Pole antennas, one made of copper pipe and a roll-up J-pole made of TV twin lead, providing dimensions, components, and construction details. It is authored by Dr. Carl O. Jelinek N6VNG.