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The ZS6BKW multiband HF antenna, a design by ZS6BKW (G0GSF), functions effectively on multiple HF bands without requiring an Antenna Tuning Unit (ATU) for 40, 20, 17, 12, 10, and 6 meters. This antenna, approximately **27.51 meters** (90 feet) long with a 12.2-meter (40-foot) open-wire feeder, is a direct descendant of the _G5RV_ but offers superior multi-band resonance. It can be deployed as a horizontal dipole or an inverted-vee, with the latter requiring only a single support and maintaining an apex angle of at least 90 degrees to prevent signal cancellation. Performance data, recorded with an MFJ Antenna Analyser, indicates SWR values of 1:1 on 7.00 MHz (40m) and 14.06 MHz (20m), with SWR below 1.3:1 on 17m, 10m, and 6m. While primarily designed for these bands, the antenna can be adapted for 80m, 30m, and 15m with an ATU, preferably at the balanced feeder's base. The use of 450-ohm twin-lead for the feeder is recommended over 300-ohm for improved strength and reduced losses, especially in adverse weather conditions. This design, originally published in _RadCom_ in 1993 and featured in Pat Hawker’s "Antenna Topics," provides a compact and efficient solution for HF operation, particularly for those with limited space or resources.

hamOS is a live and installable Debian based linux respin for Amateur Radio Operators. It is intended for new users with little or no linux experience. hamOS contains a variety of pre-installed applications for amateur radio like logging, homebrewing, digital modes, and more.

K0JD's home construction projects, featuring the R2/T2 modules by KK7B

The G3TPW Cobwebb antenna covers five bands, 14 - 28 mhz, including the WARC bands

Solar Flux reports, Current Alerts and Warnings from NOAA, 27 day forcast from NOAA, charts reflecting the past 7 years Solar cycle summary charts from NOAA

A moxon antenna for 28 MHz

A DIY discone antenna project made to improve receiveing performance of an RTLSDR receiver.

17 Meter 3 element TA33 junior mono band yagi antenna conversion project by K6TC

This page explains how to construct high-Q inductor coils.

N2DS home made loop page collection.

The **NW3Z** optimized wideband antenna designs, originally presented at Dayton 2001, detail Yagi configurations for the 20-meter, 15-meter, and 10-meter amateur radio bands. This resource provides access to the design files, likely containing critical parameters such as element spacing, element lengths, and boom dimensions, which are essential for replicating these directional antennas. The designs focus on achieving wide bandwidth, a desirable characteristic for contesters and DXers operating across a significant portion of each band. The content specifically references "nw3z-Antenna-DesignsDownload," indicating that the core information is available as a downloadable file, presumably in a format suitable for antenna modeling software or direct construction. Such files typically include **NEC models** or similar data, allowing for performance analysis and optimization before physical construction. The emphasis on "optimized wideband" suggests design considerations for SWR bandwidth and gain characteristics over a broader frequency range than typical narrow-band Yagis. The resource serves as a direct source for specific, proven antenna designs from a known amateur radio antenna designer, offering practical data for hams interested in building high-performance Yagi arrays for HF.

HamFax is an application for sending and receiving facsimiles in amateur radio and for receiving public facsimile broadcasts like weather maps. Supported interfaces are sound cards and the SCS-PTCII from Special Communication Systems.

2 element Yagi antanna plan from G3SYC

Kenwood TS-2000 Review

Tim Kirby IC-706 review of this small portable Icom transceiver

A small multiband antenna for vacation in french

Halo antenna for 4 meters band with dimensions, pictures and assembling instructions

The Adcock antenna has been used for a long time for RDF. It is basically an interferometer.

Download the PDF with USA Amateur radio HF band plan and common country prefixes updated in 2008 by Icom

OZ2OE Technical pages, a 3 element 28 MHz light weight Yagi for 10 meters band

RTTY Tutorial by K4WW, foundamentals, FSK and AFSK

Mobile vertical antenna for 144 MHz suitable for satellite signals reception by K5OE

A friendly dx net who welcomes new comers to amateur radio and the serious dxer alike; Daily from 2000gmt on 14.208mhz. Listen the net live.

Indoor wire antenna for 7 mhz from F6CYV

10 Meter WonderBar Antenna, present an SWR 1:1 over entire band, great DX, rotateable by hand, 8 ft long - build for about $20

If you have a small lot and want on 160 meters this is our version of the antenna by K5CBL Troy

Ham radio humor with something for all ages. Check out the letters from a Tennessee hillbilly ham! Have a laugh er two!

Amateur Radio experience, blog from Florence Italy

Picture and construction details of a 5 element 20 meter monobander

Broadband dipole antenna, needs an antenna tuner but can reach 3db gain over dipole

A complete documentation with pictures and design of a deltaloop antenna and 1:2.5 balun

An AO-10 antenna by K5OE, this design is optimized for 436.8 mHz with a 50 Ohm feed

The QM7 antenna is a simple 7 elements Yagi with 3.70 m boom length for the lower 144 MHz SSB/MGM band, used it mainly for Sporadic-E and MS contacts. It exhibits a forward gain of 11.35 dBd; i.e. 13.5 dB forward gain over the isotropic radiator, while the F/R is about 12.5 dB

A homebrew project for a 2 meter 4 element yagi beam antenna by 2E0HTS

The Clemens match is easy to make and reliable, and is preferable to a single Gamma match as it is balanced

A stacked Jpole antenna plan by Gary - KGØZP

Theory and operantions, G5RV construction tips by Keith, KE2DI

Ham Radio applications with the Arduino micro-controller presentation

Kv5r Understanding NVIS Antennas and Propagation. This article is not intended to be a complete primer on HF radio propagation or emergency communications.

WinPSKse is a logical outgrowth of WinPSK as designed and written by AE4JY. The look and feel is intentionally similar, but some significant changes have been made, not the least of which is the ability toreceive two PSK31 signals simultaneously.

AF4AR/W6ARQ KC5BBP modified square loop antenna

These omnidirectional antennas offer Horizontal polarization, and about 2.1 dbd of gain. They are much quieter than a dipole or a vertical, have a broader bandwidth and will usually out perform a dipole antenna.

A large collection of amateur radio maps, including CQ and ITU Zones, a complete set of ham radio Prefix Maps, grid locators and time zones map. An excellent ham radio mapping service.

If you have ever tried transmitting on HF from a tall block of apartments, where it's just not possible to erect a substantial aerial system, then this article is for you

This site is dedicated to mobile amateur radio operators, old and new alike. Whether you are into HF, or VHF operation, I trust the information presented will increase your enjoyment of our great hobby. With safety as a byword, there are articles on amplifiers, antennas, bonding, impedance matching, installing hardware, mobile equipment, noise and RFI abatement, wiring, and much more. I do my best to keep these articles up to date, and easy to follow.

A 3 element yagi beam for 40 meters band

A Quad Fractal Antenna for 20 meters band by F3DD

QTH.COM offers a comprehensive platform for amateur radio enthusiasts to buy, sell, and trade equipment. This online service is designed to facilitate transactions between hams, allowing users to list their gear for free. Whether you're looking for HF or VHF equipment, antennas, or even vintage radios, QTH.COM serves as a hub for all your ham radio needs. The site is user-friendly and accessible, making it easy for both seasoned operators and newcomers to navigate the listings. In addition to individual sellers, QTH.COM also attracts dealers and manufacturers looking to reach a wider audience. With a diverse range of categories, including military radios and radio tubes, users can find unique items that may not be available elsewhere. The platform's commitment to providing a free service ensures that all hams can participate in the marketplace without financial barriers. Join the community at QTH.COM and discover the best deals in the ham radio world.

Rhombic Antenna dimensions for HF and VHF bands by N6JSX

Demonstrates a **DX cluster** web service providing real-time amateur radio spot reports, propagation information, and solar data. The platform integrates features such as a gray line map, **DXCC** tracking, and a personal logbook, allowing users to manage their confirmed entities and contacts. It supports various bands from 160m to 70cm, including specific filters for modes like FT8/FT4, and offers both web and Telnet access for spotting and monitoring. The service provides graphical representations of spot reports, detailing activity across different frequency bands and modes (CW, SSB, digital). Registered users gain access to advanced functionalities, including personalized filters and tools for calculating DXCC status. The platform also includes a classifieds section and options for mobile access, catering to a broad range of amateur radio operators interested in DXing and contesting.