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

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

Mounting antenna close each other. Distance calculations and tips on setting up antennas by KB9VBR

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

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.

The 9W2VVH blog documents the amateur radio journey of Hussairy, focusing on his station setup and operational experiences from Malaysia. Content includes details about his _Yaesu FT-857D_ transceiver, which serves as the primary rig for HF, VHF, and UHF operations, often paired with a _G5RV_ antenna for HF bands. The site also features discussions on various aspects of ham radio, such as antenna experimentation and QSL card exchanges, reflecting a hands-on approach to the hobby. Operational updates frequently cover DX contacts and local ragchews, providing insights into propagation conditions and operating techniques from Southeast Asia. The blog serves as a personal log and sharing platform, showcasing the practical application of amateur radio equipment and fostering connections within the global ham community.

Using Andrew FSJ1-50A 1/4" Superflex Heliax with PL-259 Connectors

Octagonal magentic loop antennas that work from 20 to 10 meters with pictures and efficiency reports by G1KEA

Ham Radio Vertical HF multiband antennas manufacturers based in Spain

A long picture gallery of a homebrew hexbeam antenna project

Hexbeam antenna project for 20, 15 and 10 mtrs

A quarter wave antenna with dimensions for uhf and vhf bands

Amateur Radio 40m 20m 15m Half Wave Fan dipole antenna project with part list, pictures and drawing. Includes the option to expand the antenna to cover the 80 meters band

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.

Introduction to Shortwave Antennas. Understanding Shortwave Radio Listening and Antenna Design and Construction

This method of construction can be used on most UHF through \"low\" microwave Yagis, and is especially useful for the 33, 23 and 13 cm bands

A collection of drawings of most popular wire antennas for hf ham radio bands

NVIS antennas, also known as Near Incident Vertical Skywave antennas have a high angle of radiation. Something on the order of 60 degrees, to straight up to 90 degrees. A portable, easy to setup and cheap nvis antenna project.

Home made wire dipole on a lenght of 30 meter 98.4 ft by PE1OPM

A page descibing the principles of OCF antennas also known as windom antennas by DJ0IP

Amateur radio antennas manufacturer, produce multiband and monoband high performance yagi antennas and vertical antennas based in Poland

6m/2m/70cm Yagi Antenna Built from Old TV Antenna This turned out to be a great little antenna. It works the 6 meter, 2 meter and 70 centimeter bands. You can use one common feedpoint or two seperate feedpoints depending on how you would like to connect this antenna to your transceiver.

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.

ZL1BJQ 23 feet diameter dish antenna for 432 Mhz

Cheap and light portable 2m Yagi

21 28 and 50MHz three bands whip antenna by JA1HWO

Simple 6 Metre DX Antenna based on an article by LB Cebick in QST May 2002 on a Quad Turnstile antenna. This antenna is basically two full wave loops mounted at right angles fed 90 degrees out of phase to produce an omni-directional horizontally polarized pattern

Random Length Wire Antennas by WOIPL

A vehicle mounted portable antenna mast.

Presents Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication as a certified distributor specializing in various tubing products essential for antenna construction and other amateur radio projects. It details their offerings, which include aluminum tubes in fractional, metric, and heavy wall specifications, alongside stainless steel bar stock in round, square, and flat profiles. The resource highlights the availability of a diameter sizing chart and direct contact options for specialists, indicating a focus on providing specific material dimensions and expert support for custom fabrication needs. The company emphasizes its role as a supplier of raw materials, crucial for hams engaged in DIY antenna builds or structural components for their shacks. Their inventory supports the precise mechanical requirements often encountered in radio frequency engineering, where material strength, weight, and corrosion resistance are critical design factors for outdoor installations. The site primarily serves as a product catalog and contact point for sourcing specialized metal tubing and bar stock, providing technical specifications and material grades relevant to robust amateur radio infrastructure.

Optimizing weak signal reception on the HF bands, particularly in the presence of strong local QRM, often necessitates specialized receiving antenna systems. This resource details the _HI-Z Antennas_ product line, focusing on phased vertical arrays designed for superior noise rejection and directivity. It covers components such as the 4-Square and 8-Element array controllers, which allow for rapid switching of receive patterns, and dedicated low-noise preamplifiers to improve system sensitivity. The site also presents various bandpass filters, crucial for mitigating out-of-band interference and enhancing the dynamic range of the receiver. The HI-Z systems are engineered to provide significant front-to-back and side rejection, often yielding **20-30 dB** of attenuation to unwanted signals, which is critical for DXing and contesting. Users can achieve a notable reduction in local noise, allowing for the discernment of signals that would otherwise be buried. The array controllers facilitate quick pattern changes, enabling operators to null out interference or peak weak signals from distant stations, effectively extending the reach of their receive capabilities by improving the signal-to-noise ratio.

Ham radio wire antennas are the most common form of antenna used by ham radio operators. Here you can find hints and tips on diy wire antennas

A moxon antenna for 2 meters band featuring 6 dBi and a F/B of 30 dBi

Basic guidelines for proper placement of an amateur radio mobile antenna

The mark 2 Crossfield Antenna was described in Sprat 76 by Alec, GD3HQR

Design and build a 6 meter 2-element Moxon antenna mostly from available aluminum tubing and angle stock.

Amateur, scanner, wi-fi and land mobile antennas and accessories online store

This article describe the principles of baluns when referred to devices used to balance unbalanced systems, like a coax cable and a dipole antenna

A moxon antenna project by KD6WD

Wondering whether to spend a fine day with the YL or with the antenna? This article may help you decide by W1GV

The HarRe antenna series, multi element quarter wave resonant broadcaters band receiving antenna

Presents a construction project for a 1:1 current balun, specifically detailing the _Sorbie Balun and Bottle Choke_ design. The resource outlines the winding technique, employing 4+4 turns of mini coaxial cable on a large ferrite core, and provides insights into the physical assembly. It includes specific material recommendations, such as the type of ferrite and coaxial cable, crucial for achieving the desired impedance transformation and common-mode current suppression. The content covers the practical steps involved in building the balun, from preparing the coaxial cable to securing the windings on the ferrite toroid. It also discusses the integration of the balun into an antenna system, emphasizing its role in maintaining pattern integrity and reducing RF interference in the shack. The resource offers a clear, step-by-step approach, making the project accessible for homebrewers. Illustrations and photographs accompany the text, visually guiding the builder through each stage of construction. The article concludes with performance expectations and considerations for deployment, ensuring the constructed balun functions effectively across the intended frequency range.

The copper J-Pole antenna soldered in a couple of hours with an interesting method to setup the feeding point

The current, the voltage, the impedance, the bandwidth, the polarization, and how the earth influences the famous radiation pattern.

A source of knowledge for learning about and understanding antennas. The goal is to present a comprehensive tutorial on antennas.

This document is a must read for anyone considering building a good low cost HF multi-band antenna system. The author combine in this document four important ingredients to produce simple but effective antenna system, like antennas of non resonant length, line attenuation, the transmatch and the balun

Using NEC4WIN for Jpole antenna modeling

An almost invisible wire antenna for the 17 meters band

A review of the Buddipole Deluxe Antenna portable HF VHF ham radio antenna

A review of some portable antennas for SOTA operations, including linked dipoles, end-fed, verticals