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The Yaesu FT-1000MP Mark-V, introduced at Dayton 2000 Hamvention, features a higher RF power of **200 W PEP** and a Class-A amplification SSB mode at 75 W. Key enhancements include an _Interlocked Digital/Analog Bandwidth Tracking system (IDBT)_, a Variable Front-End Filter (VRF) preselector, and improved ergonomics, notably a multi-function shuttle jog dial. This model, a successor to the 1996 FT-1000 and FT-1000MP, was designed to compete with high-end transceivers, despite its retail price of $4200 initially. The transceiver's physical dimensions are 406 x 135 x 348 mm (16 x 5.3 x 13.7 inches) with a weight of 14 kg (31 lbs), making it substantial. Its rear panel offers over 20 connections, including power, external DSP speaker, BAND DATA I/O, ALC, and multiple interface jacks for DVS-2, Packet, and RTTY. The unit also provides two keyer inputs, a DB9M serial interface for CAT, and two PL female antenna connectors, plus additional receive antenna jacks. Despite its advanced internal architecture, including two independent receivers with their own IF filters and AGC loops, the display technology, utilizing fluorescent discharge rather than LCD, contributes to an older aesthetic. The control panel is extensive, featuring 92 knobs and buttons, alongside numerous LED indicators for various modes and functions.

Antenna designs that K5TR have collected from various sources.

Demonstrates the adaptation and construction of a 7-element DK7ZB Yagi antenna for the 4-meter band (70 MHz), utilizing components from a defunct 2-meter CUE DEE Yagi. The resource details the modifications made to the original DK7ZB design to fit the shorter CUE DEE boom length, specifically adjusting element lengths for 6mm rod elements while reusing existing mounting holes for the reflector and last director. It provides precise element lengths for the reflector, dipole (12mm aluminum tube), and five directors, along with a note on cutting elements for transport. The article includes a 4NEC2 simulation file for performance analysis and an SWR plot, confirming the antenna's electrical characteristics. It also specifies the calculation for the quarter-wavelength matching cable using SAT752F coaxial cable, resulting in a 909mm length. Practical application is shown with the finished antenna in operation at JO20XC, listing several activated Maidenhead squares such as JO56PA and JP40KS, validating its effectiveness for portable 70 MHz operations.

A Home made QRP tuner for 10-40 meters

This PDF document details the construction of a **70 MHz** Big Wheel antenna, a horizontally polarized omnidirectional array. The design utilizes three full-wave loops, each approximately **2160 mm** in diameter, arranged in a triangular configuration. The resource provides mechanical dimensions for the antenna elements and a comprehensive bill of materials, specifying component quantities and types, such as M8 stainless steel bolts, 15x15x1.5 mm square aluminum tubing for spacers, and 8 mm aluminum rod for the arcs. The central hub is constructed from two 160x160x8 mm aluminum plates, with four 40 mm long polyamide insulators supporting the radiating elements. The feed system incorporates a 50 mm diameter aluminum pipe for mounting and a matching stub constructed from a 120x20x2 mm aluminum sheet, connected via M8x10 mm bolts. The resource includes a diagram illustrating the mechanical dimensions and assembly points, including the N-connector fixing point and the center conductor attachment. The project was published on May 25, 2011, by Peter OE5MPL and Rudi OE5VRL. DXZone Focus: PDF | 70 MHz Big Wheel | Mechanical Dimensions | **2160 mm** loop diameter

Antennas for restricted lots, apartments and indoor antennas by VK3YE

Understanding Baluns. This article explores some simple antenna system configurations and the effect of key system components, connections and dimensions on feed line common mode current.

A Tropical Band Antenna with good Receiving characteristics

A New Way to build a 1/4 Wave Ground Plane Antenna

We are committed to constantly improving our solutions in areas of GPS System, GPS Receivers, GPS Antennas, GPS Dataloggers, RF Modules, Wireless Security Systems, Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) for real time and passive tracking

Using patch antenna for amateur radio reception of the 13cm band with a sample 2.4 GHz LHCP patch antenna by K3TZ

This is a simple portable 2-meter J-Pole antenna. You start with a piece of 450-Ohm Ladder Line

Building Eggbeater II Omni low Earth orbit satellite Antennas for 70cm by ZR6AIC

A very interesting blog article on a real world comparison on the popular multiband wire antenna, the G5RV, by Bob Raynor N4JTE

Most people are not familiar with antenna tuners and what a antenna tuner actually does.

Dodgy plans to make Archimedean spiral antenna for RTLSDR software defined radio receiver. Made of two equal lengths of coaxial cable seems to be the easiest circularly polarized antenna to make that will cover a broad range of the rtlsdr dongles E4000 tuners

Discussion on W3EDP Antenna and grounding

A 10 elements quagi antenna for the 900 MHz band

Skycraft Parts & Surplus, Electronic Surplus Store in the Southeast, antenna parts, wires.

Presentation by AC8GY on classic G5RV Antennas and other horizontal dipoles, the popular G5RV, ZS6BKW, dipole fan, Alpha-Delta DX-CC and a trap dipole are modeled in EZNEC and compared.

A small antenna tuner for 14 MHz

Testing SWR on your antenna and getting the best performance from your investment by L.D. Blake, VE3VDC

Antenna dealer, antenna masts, towers, mounts, antenna rotators, steppir and optibeam inrad dealer

Russian Quad antenna manufacturer

The document titled 'Extending the Range of Your Handheld' by WG7S is a guide on how to extend the range of your handheld VHF UHF transceiver by using an external antenna. It provides information on comparing popular models, selecting the right antenna, and resources for amateur radio antennas.

The antenna was built to be used for shortwave listening with a Tecsun PL-660 radio receiver. Later it was used with Yaesu VX-6 handheld transceiver and with Yaesu FT-817ND for shortwave listening.

Construction and analysis of a low cost omnidirectional horizontally polarized antenna for 144 MHz, including notes on halo antenna stacking

The RoadTrek design presents some unique challenges to us hams. Here an example of a VHF and HF antenna installation on a VAN

A PDF File of a Maria Maluca multiband HF antenna with schematic diagram, dimension and plan

K0GKJ project of a copper tube slim jim antenna for two meter band

Article describing how to homebrew a yagi antenna for 50 MHz, includes plans for a four and five elements yagi beam and details how how match impedence with a gamma match

High quality VHF/UHF Yagi (directional) antennas

Various configurations of the Z Match Tuner are tested for power efficiency over a wide range of antenna load conditions

A lightweight portable vertical antenna for 40m

Ferrite rod antenna or aerial, a form of RF antenna that is widely used in RFID and transistor radio applications.

An online javascript calculator for cubical quad antennas, simply input the resonating frequency to calculcate up to a five element quad antenna. This quad antenna calculator let you determine the total length of each element and spacing among elements.

The 10-minute, 25-second video demonstrates making a QSO via the VO-52 amateur radio satellite, focusing on real-time Doppler shift correction. It features Simon, 2E0HTS, operating a Yaesu FT-847 transceiver and a homebrew dual-band Yagi antenna, specifically a 10-element 435 MHz Yagi for uplink and an IO Loop for 145 MHz downlink. The video visually details the operator's technique for continuously adjusting the uplink frequency to compensate for the satellite's changing velocity relative to the ground station, a critical aspect of successful satellite communication. The demonstration highlights the practical application of Doppler compensation, showing the operator tuning the transmit frequency to maintain a stable received signal from the satellite. This approach contrasts with systems employing automatic Doppler correction or full-duplex operation, providing insight into manual frequency management for satellite passes. The video serves as a direct, observational guide for hams interested in LEO satellite operations, particularly those using non-tracking, manually tuned setups.

Here is a well documented plan of a 20m-10m compact magnetic loop antenna. Article includes lots of pictures and technical details published by KP4MD

A homemade 10 element Yagi Beam Antenna for 50 Mhz by Rod Mackintosh, a NBS Yagi on a 13.2 metre boom.

A home made dipole antenna for 10m, 6m, 4m bands made with two sections of 450 and 300 Ohm ladder lines, cut to achieve acceptable SWRs on all bands

Ever need a way to estimate the amount of wire to add to or remove from a center-fed wire dipole antenna to achieve resonance at a desired frequency? This article help to determine correct wire lenght.

Only 2x 10ft wide, performance similar to full-size dipole, covers whole band with SWR better than 1:1.2.

This scheme can be used to combine two antennas

A simple portable VHF ground plane antenna project used for ARES activities

Modelling an horizontal Loop antenna at 3.5 MHz

An interesting article on loading short vertical monopole antennas, representing six different methods. Base loading, Center Loading, Top Loading, Continuous loading, half and half loading and capacitive top loading.

Some basic antenna information for the newcomer

70 MHz jpole half wave antenna by G7OGQ and G8CVF

Dds data- communication Data and Tele-Communication Solutions: UMTS GSM GPRS Telemetry programmers Adeunis RF systems, antennas, radio transmission modules, oscilloscopes GPS and coax cables dealer in Holland

A 13 cm loop yagi antenna made from key rings