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A page with an embedded video about a two elements yagi antenna for 28 MHz based on the original antenna design by VE7CA

Patents of most popular antenna models including Zeppelin Antenna, Beverage Antenna , Franklin Antenna , Yagi-Uda Antenna , Sterba Antenna , Rhombic Antenna , Turnstile Antenna , Folded Dipole Antenna , Coaxial Antenna , Slot Antenna , Discone Antenna , Quad Antenna Element , Log Periodic Antenna , Swiss Quad Antenna

One of the featured products, the V350 CAMP, is a multiband vertical antenna covering 6 to 80 meters, priced at R$ 799,90, demonstrating the range of ready-to-use solutions available. The inventory includes various antenna types such as **HF**, **VHF**, and **UHF** designs, along with dual-band options like the J-Pole Dual V/UHF for R$ 235,00. For those building their own arrays, the store stocks essential components like element holders, clamps, junction boxes, and aluminum plates, alongside specialized items such as the KIT Isolador Central Dipolo - 01DX for R$ 99,90. The shop also provides a comprehensive selection of installation hardware, including diverse antenna mounts, PTT supports, and various coaxial cables like RG58 and RG213, with prices up to R$ 849,90 for RG213. Connectors such as UHF male PL259 and various adapters are readily available, ensuring compatibility for different setups. Additionally, specialized items like side handles for popular transceivers such as the FT857/891 and IC7300 are offered, catering to specific equipment needs. Beyond antennas, the store supplies practical accessories like transport bags, 12V power cables for transceivers, and even branded merchandise like the Antena Kit mug. Rodrigo Gonçalves, PP5BT, manages the operation from Blumenau, SC, Brazil, providing direct contact via WhatsApp at +55 47 9.9985.0155.

KC901S Handheld vector antenna analyzer RF ANALYZER 3GHz S11 S21 Fieldmeter RF Source Spectrum

How to receive NOAA weather satellite with a home made QFH Antenna. This project includes some easy and efficient notch filters to suppress noise from FM frequencies

A simple slim jim antenna for 433 MHz. Simple drawings and pictures of a simple Slim Jim antenna.

Online coloured Azimuthal Map Generator. By default, this map shows the current gray line. The parts of the Earth that are currently in the sun (i.e., daytime) appear brighter, and the parts of the Earth that are experiencing night appear darker

Welcome to our line of Low Frequency, Natural Radio Research, Broadcast, Marine and Shortwave products. Our evolving product line is the result of our dedicated research efforts primarily in the areas of LF, VLF, MF, and HF.

How to build a limited space 10 and 20 meter band Square Halo DX antenna. A horizontally polarized antenna for 10 and 20 meter band, which is suitable for a limited space.

Operating in antenna-restricted communities presents unique challenges for amateur radio operators, often necessitating creative solutions for antenna deployment. This resource details the design and implementation of stealth antennas within a townhouse community in Exton, PA, where external antennas were strictly forbidden by covenants. The author, WB5NHL, describes his setup, which involved locating the shack in the basement and utilizing an unused space under the roofline of a finished third-floor loft for antenna placement. The content specifically addresses the practicalities of routing coax cables three floors and maximizing antenna performance within limited attic space. It covers solutions for multi-band operation, including dedicated sections for 40-10 meter and 80-meter antennas, along with strategies for mitigating potential interference issues. The approach emphasizes full compliance with community covenants, achieving maximum height-above-ground for horizontal antennas, enabling instant band switching, and efficiently utilizing available attic volume. While acknowledging limitations such as potential interference with high power and fixed antenna patterns, the resource provides a detailed account of a functional compromise for restricted environments. Links to individual pages on _coax cables_, _40-10 meter antennas_, _80-meter antennas_, and _interference issues_ offer deeper dives into each specific aspect of the installation.

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This is a project aboout compact and portable a QRP antenna tuner for use in the HF ham radio bands from 3-30 MHz, even if it's a compact and efficient project this small antenna tuner will not match any possible load.

A 18 elements Yagi antenna for 432/435 MHz as published on 2011 CQ VHF magazine

Gain we can expect of a parabolic antenna by F4DAY

The Windom antenna, one of the oldest antennas developed for amateur use, has had a complicated history, one as interesting as the theory of the antenna itself.

This is a detailed, technical piece, intended mostly for makers and more creative activators, who enjoy building and using their own tools on the summits. A multiband portable antenna tuner supporting 10W, small and light, suitable for SOTA operations

Online antenna calculator for homemade double biquad antenna for UMTS 3G 4G WiMAX WiFi frequencies. Article includes also a simple biquad antenna for 4g

This page provides a detailed guide on the Guanella Current Balun for ham radio operators. The author shares very nice schematics, photos, and explanations on the construction and use of this type of balun. The content explains when a balun is needed and how it can help with common-mode currents in antenna systems. It also discusses the construction process, including winding the balun around a ferrite core. This resource is useful for hams looking to improve their antenna systems and reduce common-mode currents for better performance. This article is in Dutch.

Sommer Antennas has been a manufacturer and producer of quality amateur radio antennas and antennas for professional use for more than 20 years.Developed by DJ2UT in Germany, our beams were first introduced to the U.S. market at the 1984 Dayton Hamvention

Antuino is an accurate instrument that can be used in the field to measure SWR, field strength, modulation, etc. In the lab, it can be used to sweep filters, measure gain, distortion, frequency response, etc. It works upto 150 Mhz. On the third harmonic, it is usable on 435 Mhz band as well (with reduced sensitivity).

The Buddistick antenna, as demonstrated by KP4MD, effectively handles up to **250 watts** and provides coverage from 40 through 10 meters, with an optional coil extending operation to 80 and 60 meters. KP4MD's video presentation meticulously describes the antenna setup, emphasizing the critical role of the _shunting coil_ for achieving resonance on lower bands like 40 and 80 meters. This practical approach highlights how a compact antenna can deliver solid performance from a constrained location. SWR curve diagrams are included, clearly illustrating the impact of the shunting coil on the antenna's resonating frequency. These visual aids provide concrete evidence of the adjustments needed for optimal operation across different bands, particularly when space is at a premium. KP4MD's insights are particularly valuable for hams operating from apartments or other limited spaces, showcasing real-world results from a balcony installation.

This project is a full wavelength, horizontal, loop antenna for the 40 metre Amateur Radio band, built using insulated copper wire in a diamond shape, supported by egg insulators, tethered to 4 masts, each 6.5m high

This page describes a comparison study on seven different beam antennas for 40 meters band. Yagi antennas, moxon antennas, mini horse all antennas are described with schema diagram , azimuth plot and SWR F/B Gain diagram

The "DIY Telescopic-V Antenna £35" project showcases the creation of a budget-friendly, portable telescopic V-shaped antenna inspired by commercial designs. Using eBay-sourced telescopic whips and custom mounting solutions, the author documents their process, testing, and adaptations. Despite challenges like weather and missing tools, the antenna performed well across multiple bands, enabling successful QSOs. Future improvements include exploring loading coils and testing in better locations. The compact design offers versatility for amateur radio enthusiasts seeking an affordable and practical solution.

This page delves into the Inverted V antenna, a source of myths among ham radio operators. The author explores the behavior of this antenna type with a focus on a 20m half-wave dipole positioned 10m above the ground. From Pythagoras to high school math, the article simplifies the calculation of dimensions and angles for setting up an Inverted V antenna. It includes a spreadsheet for calculating hypotenuse length and angles, crucial for antenna setup. Additionally, it provides insight into the radiation pattern of a 'flat' half-wave dipole at 10m height. Useful for hams planning to optimize their antenna setup. In Norwegian.

New generation Hex Beam Antennas. VHQ HEX Products, located in Peterborough, NH, is owned and operated by David M. Lavoie. Our products are designed to solve issues encountered in Ham radio applications and move with todays configurations in an ever changing climate

This is a synopsis of a talk presented to the Sydney VHF DX GROUP by VK2ZAB on how, when and why is convenient to build a Yagi antenna stack.

A review of the MFJ-259B Antenna Analyser writtten by G3CWI

Accessing antennas at great height poses many potential safety hazards. Essentially, climbing ladders or scaling towers, regardless of whether or not a commercial safety harness is fitted, is risky business indeed particularly for those hobbyists in their latter years or not as physically capable as others.

The structure of this dual band VHF UHF antenna is very simple. It consists of two identical square loops, whose sides measure a quarter wave, connected together at the ends. A project by I5NZR

A small, easy to build, copper tube magnetic loop antenna for the 2 meters band. In Italian

Scan Antenna supply precision antennas to some of the world’s most advanced, market leading companies. Their antennas fit in satellite voice/data, mobile/wireless GSM, GPS, marine/land based radio and other specialty systems.

Basic magnetic loop antenna examples and loop aerials theory explained. This article inclued some interesting tricks on building magnetic loop antennas and an usefull excell sheet to help compute magneti loop antennas calculating power efficiency from 10 to 40 meters band

The problem with making your own trapped HF antennas is usually getting the coaxial traps tuned to frequency. This article explains a method using a RF signal generator at +10dBm output into the coaxial trap.

Manufacturer of amplifier for small magnetic and electric receiving wideband antennas, and variable delay line kit for active antenna phased arrays

A Multiband Slinky Coil for the PAC-12 portable Antenna, can be used also as a dual PAC-12 dipole by James Bennett

When on the trail, at Field Day, or whenever a good antenna is unavailable, a random wire can save the day, but it is important to understand its properties.

Thsi article describes a microcontroller driven semi-automatic antenna tuner capable of handling power levels up to 150 watts. The device is a low pass filter tuner manually tuned by setting the optimized L/C combination by hand and then storing the values into the EEPROM of the mictrocontroller to recall them later (seperately for each band from 80 to 10 meters including WARC bands)

A quarter wave vertical omni-directional antenna for 7 MHz. Formulas for dimensions in feet and meters are provided. Ideal radial angle is between 35° and 45°. Velocity factor (Vf) varies based on coax type.

Antennas for the 1296 MHz based on the construction plans of some Yagis 35 elements by DL6WU, F9FT, DJ9YW. These antennas features a boom of about 3 m and gives a gain of about 17.8 dBd

An interesting article on end fed half-wave wire antennas with a couple of original experiments. Author illustrate the role of the QRP matchbox, and a 40/20 meter antenna with a center stub making it a large bandwidth antenna for 40 and 20. Includes also an 80/40 end fed with the typical coil to make it available on 80 merts band.

This magnetic loop DIY site is ment to be an introduction into making DX high quality magnetic loop antennas that will beat any dipole

There are quite a few variants of the design accompanied with many opinions on the effectiveness of the antenna. This page features links to some similar projects and a homebrewed personalized version of this portable antenna tuner

A small antenna for 50 MHz made with copper cable loading coils

Mitigating impulse-type noise, a common challenge in the **HF radio spectrum**, often requires specialized processing before the signal reaches the transceiver's receiver stages. The NR-1 addresses this by functioning as an RF interference removal device, specifically a noise blanker, targeting transient noise sources. Its operational range extends from 1.6 MHz to beyond 70 MHz, making it suitable for various amateur radio bands and general shortwave listening applications. Unlike QRM eliminators or X-phasers, the NR-1 does not require a separate noise antenna for its operation, simplifying its integration into existing station setups. The device's design focuses on wideband performance, allowing its use both within and outside the allocated amateur radio frequencies. Documentation detailing its operation is available, providing insights into its technical specifications and deployment. This unit is a hardware product, conceptualized and implemented by SV3ORA.

Dipole antennas are some of the simplest antennas to build in addition to being very efficient and solid performers. I wanted to make a simple dipole antenna for QRP portable operation that could be used on multiple bands.

The purpose of this construction is to enable the realization of an HF antenna called W3DZZ with minimal equipment and low cost. It allows traffic on the bands 3.5 / 7/14/21 and 28MHz.

Make them simple then Make them work. The LAZY H antenna is a general type of antenna that is in the curtain array family. By placing two 1 wavelength dipoles in a plane that is at right angles to the direction of maximum radiation and keeping the proper in-phase current condition to each element, you can achieve a high gain bi-directional antenna.

Description and online calculator for Log Periodic Dipole Arrays LPDA are directional antennas featuring a relatively constant characteristics across a wide frequency range.

A dual band vertical antenna for 160 and 80 meters band, on a 18m spiderbeam fiberglass pole. This vertical is a good compromise when you want good performance on these two low ham bands and don't have the space to install two seperate antennas.