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Constructing an effective directional antenna for the 40-meter band presents unique challenges due to its physical size requirements. This resource details the homebrew construction of a 2-element _Moxon_ Yagi antenna specifically designed for 7 MHz operation. The author, TA7OM, provides a visual guide to building this antenna, showcasing the boom, element mounting, and feedpoint connections through a series of high-resolution photographs. While textual descriptions are minimal, the imagery clearly illustrates the mechanical aspects of the antenna's assembly. The _Moxon_ rectangle design offers a compact footprint compared to a full-size Yagi, making it a practical choice for many hams with limited real estate. The visual documentation allows builders to replicate the antenna's structure, including the use of PVC pipe for element support and the method for spacing the driven and reflector elements. The project emphasizes practical construction techniques for achieving a directional pattern on a challenging HF band, suitable for DXing and contesting.

Antenna Systems & Solutions, Inc. carries antenna mounts, antenna guyed towers, antenna self-supporting towers, four legged towers, BX towers, poles, tower hardware, and wall mounts.

MyAntennas.com offers standard and custom made multiband antennas, Baluns, Common Mode chokes and accessories. All products are designed and made by Danny Horvat, E73M an antenna design engineer formerly employed by Cushcraft Corporation.

A no ground antenna solution for backpackers, balconies or plastic car bodies, like RV or other portables uses where is difficult to find a good counterpoise by PD7MAA

An excel spreadsheet that in a really simple way checks how much to trim your antenna elements. Download the xls file and watch the presentation video include in this page

This antenna can gets you on the air on 14MHz, and it has a useable frequency range. The VSWR is almost perfect at the centre-frequency abd the design uses no expensive components.

About basics of the horn antenna used for many rf microwave antenna applications.

Setting up a new antenna Mast for dipoles at VE3VN

A multiband trapped end-fed antenna can cover 20 30 40m bands. An option for portable sota operations were weight end simplicity are essential

Analysis of N3UJJ installed antennas using the AIM4170b Antenna Analyzer

Radials & Counterpoise

Tests on sloper antennas by WA1ION

A 220-ft tower that has five catenary lines, each about 500 feet long. Four of these lines, running NE, SE, SW, and NW support four 1/4-wavelength wire verticals used in a 160-meter four-square antenna.

The range and coverage of your VHF transceiver will be limited to your radio horizon. How to calculate the visual horizon and how to determine the Radio Horizon

Demonstrates a range of specialized radio frequency equipment and consulting services for amateur and professional applications. The offerings include _Vector-Finder_ direction finding antennas, various test equipment such as _gate dip meters_ and RF sniffers, and communications receiving adjuncts. Additionally, the company produces satellite antennas for weather satellite reception, voice amplification devices like the _Flex-Mike_, and custom prototype circuit boards. The company's product line addresses needs for precise RF measurement, signal detection, and specialized antenna systems, particularly for direction finding and satellite communications. Their historical association with National Radio (HRO) suggests a legacy in radio technology. The site also highlights a subsidiary, Sierra Mountain Products, which offers outdoor recreational gear, indicating a diversification beyond core RF manufacturing.

Demonstrates the construction and tuning of a **20-17-15 meter fan dipole** using 12-gauge PVC insulated copper wire and an Alpha-Delta C kit feedpoint. The project details the use of 14-inch pine dowels with 6-inch spaced holes to maintain wire separation for the parallel elements. Initial tuning was performed at shoulder height, with final adjustments made after elevation to 38 feet, accounting for frequency shifts observed between ground-level and elevated antenna positions. SWR analysis graphs are presented, showing performance below 1:3 across the entire 20-meter band, below 1:2 for 17 meters, and below 1:3 for 15 meters. The author notes significant RX improvements of +3 to +9 dB, occasionally exceeding +20 dB, compared to a commercial Alpha Delta DX LB Plus. The total hardware cost for this DIY antenna project was approximately $90, with the author emphasizing the utility of an **antenna analyzer** like the RigExpert AA54 for precise tuning. The fan dipole also exhibits tunable resonance on 12, 10, and 6 meters, though with reduced efficiency. Performance comparisons on 20 meters showed the fan dipole outperforming the Alpha-Delta on long-path north-south DX contacts.

The Triple-M-beam calculation program is used for the calculation of Triple-M-beam antennas by DG0KW

Demonstrating the construction of a short dipole antenna tailored for the 60 meter band, this resource provides detailed instructions for radio enthusiasts with limited space. The design incorporates inductive loading using two inductors (L1/L2) made from PVC tubes, allowing for effective operation on 5 MHz. The antenna consists of 12 meters of wire, divided into four sections, with specific dimensions and materials outlined for optimal performance. Results from users indicate that this antenna can significantly enhance DXing capabilities on the 60 meter band. Feedback from operators suggests that while the design is effective, adjustments may be necessary based on individual setups, such as coil diameter and wire gauge. Many users report successful construction and operation, with some experimenting with variations to improve resonance. The practical application of this antenna design has led to successful contacts and improved signal quality, making it a popular choice among 60 meter band operators.

Carolina Cyclone series of mobile antennas

This article describes the details of the design, which can be easily scaled for just about any HF band. The antenna described in this article is for the 20 meters band.

Sizes of wire as compared to their gauge American Wire Gauge by W8HDU

A vertical antenna project for the 7MHz made with some spare parts. Based on a broken 20 foot fishing pole, it is based on a good ground system made with radials and a capacitive hat done to increase the global radiation resistance of the antenna. A custom loading coil is also included in this project to perfectly tune the antenna to the CW portion of the 40 meters band.

Getting the most out of LowFER transmitting antennas, designing an efficient antenna for the 1750-meter band by K0LR

Super Antenna Systems for HF - VHF - UHF Portable Stealth Mobile Base Backpack EmComm Ham Radio antennas

How to measure antenna feed balanced lines currents

Homebrewing a Gamma Match to tune yagi antennas

Wikipedia page dedicated to the T2FD antenna

CG Antenna is a HF radio communication solution manufactory based in China produce automatic antenna tuners, and digital radio interfaces.

Wheel antenna informations by The Olde Antenna Lab

Experimenting vertical wire antennas for 40 and 20 meters supported by balloons resulting in excellent gain in RX and good overall performance against horizontal dipole

Dipoles at the correct height are not only stealthy antennas, they work great

This is about Small Antenna types and their properties which can help choosing proper antenna for high-frequency wireless communications as: two-way radio, microwave short links, repeaters, radio beacons or wireless telemetry

A receiving loop antenna for low frequency DX Work

The N3UJJ antenna project,parallel-cage dipole a multi-band horizontal antenna, without the need of an antenna tuner.

This antenna was designed for the CQ WW CW 2009 at EA8URL. All elements are made out of fishing rods with an insulated copper cable fixed on the rods by cable ties. Both fishing rods and cable are UV resistant.

W5ALT Antenna notes for a dummy dedicated to restricted space antennas

This is a presentation used at OVARC on the LindenBlad antenna construction. The presentation cover several topics about this antenna, from the basic antenna design, to the guide on how to contruct a custom lindenblad antenna for the 2 meters band and and 70 centimenters band.

Assembling installing and tuning the Butternut HF9V multiband vertical antenna

There are a large number of antenna designs for HF. One choice out of many is the fan dipole. The ability to transmit of multiple bands without needing a tuner (and even more with a tuner) is a very desirable factor in choosing a versitle antenna for HF.

Hexbeam antenna project for 20, 15 and 10 mtrs

Theory and origins of W4RNL Asymmetrical Hatted Vertical Dipole AHVD for portable operations.

An economical dipole for simple QRP HF homebrew rigs

Manufacturer of WiFi (2.4 & 5 GHz), Marine WiFi, Military and other antennas of various frequencies and styles.

During a club's "Filetto Day" event, a comparative field test was conducted between a **Buddipole** antenna and a homemade 20/40-meter wire dipole. The author, IW5EDI, performed this personal evaluation from a mountain top at 1500 meters above sea level, utilizing a Yaesu FT-857D transceiver to switch between antennas. The observations on the 20-meter band indicated that the wire dipole consistently delivered significantly stronger signals compared to the Buddipole. Additionally, the Buddipole exhibited higher levels of **QRM** during the listening tests. The commercial Buddipole, known for its multiband capability and compact size with a self-supporting tripod, was contrasted with the simpler, larger wire dipole, which required a fiberglass fish pole for support. This direct comparison highlights practical differences in performance and deployment between a popular portable commercial antenna and a basic wire antenna in a real-world operating environment.

cq-contest reflector comments about the performance of the EWE receive antennna collected by KA9FOX

An EH Antenna for 14 MHz by EB3EMD based on an original project by F5SWN

A frame antenna for the 80 meters band, built to be folded and to be easy to be mounted and dismounted. This antenna is suitable for indoor and QRP use, bandwidth is just 10kHz and should be observed a proper distance while transmitting due to high voltage.

Manufacturing selling and supporting the classic W7FG True Ladder Line Wire and Antenna

US amateur radio antenna manufacturer, design and build monoband, dual band and multiband Yagi Antennas for HF bands as well as receive antenna systems

Want to operate on 40 meters but only have a space a little over 16X16 ? Try this antenna.