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A compact 2 element W8JK beam antenna for 20M to 10M bands by AF6SA

A project for a 50 MHz moxon rectangle antenna

Mounting on Roof or at Ground Level? Why ground plane antenna works better at lower level.

A K9AY loop antenna project done with Far Circuits pc boards for the antenna switch and bandpass filter and preamp by K7SFN

A simple to build full length 20/40 dipole antenna to be used in inverted vee configuration

Demonstrates various practical amateur radio projects and technical discussions through video episodes. One episode details cutting and retuning a _1/4 wave shorted stub_ from 101.7 MHz to 107.5 MHz to safeguard a transmitter's driver stage, alongside insights into advanced _160-meter antenna systems_ like eight-circle arrays and beverage antennas. Another segment covers upgrading firmware on an _ATS-20+_ receiver using AverDudes for improved display and functionality, and a detailed guide on using D-Star DR mode on an _ICOM ID-52A_ for international repeater programming. Additional content includes a deep dive into _OpenHamClock_ as a potential replacement for the HamClock project, updates on _Raspberry Pi 5_ running Trixie OS, and a review of the Choyong LC90 Internet radio with AI integration. The series also features "Ham College" episodes, which meticulously prepare viewers for the Technician Exam by covering topics such as antenna and transmission line measurements, SWR interpretation, and the functions of basic electronic components like rectifiers, relays, and transistors. Practical advice on coaxial cable characteristics, dummy loads, and proper soldering techniques is also provided.

Website for radio Amateurs in the Hastings, Peterborough, and Northumberland Counties of East Central Ontario, Canada. Propagation information as well as antenna designs and home brew projects and Club News. Many links to Amateur Radio information

This project produces a sturdy tripod for small vertical antenna support using readily available electrical metal tubing (EMT) or conduit

AF6SA USB antenna AZ-EL rotor controller compatible with Yaesu G-5500, G-450, G-650, HY-Gain and other AC motor rotors

VHF UHF half wave flower pot antenna project by VK2ZOI

A page dedicated to the Quadrifilar Helical Antennas, with projects, pictures and antenna plans by OH2GVB

An HexBeam antenna project, a 2 full elements on six bands

An indeal stealth antenna made by multiple quarter wave verticals, supported by a tree.

A small sized and very cheap antenna project that allow you to work on WARC bands with a total gain very close to the dipole in both bands. On 12 meters is a normal dipole, while on 17 is a trapped dipole. Article in Italian

An homebrew project for a 4 elements yagi monoband antenna for the 10 meters by 9M2MSO

Examining the _Angle of Radiation_ and its impact on amateur radio operations, the resource provides insights into optimizing antenna performance for DX and local contacts. It features a design for SPOTTO, a direct conversion high-performance universal DSB transceiver, detailing its construction and operational characteristics for homebrew enthusiasts. Additionally, the site presents a 7-element VHF high-gain antenna design, offering practical schematics and expected performance metrics for those seeking enhanced gain on VHF bands. The resource also covers the development and popularity of the _FT8_ digital mode, highlighting its effectiveness in weak-signal conditions and its role in special event operations like the FT8DMC anniversary. It includes information on Hamfest India 2023 and the Lamakaan Amateur Radio Convention, providing dates and organizational details for significant Indian amateur radio gatherings. Technical articles on Direct Digital Synthesizers (DDS) VFOs and low-cost multifunctional frequency counters offer practical project ideas for radio amateurs.

An high gain long yagi antenna, seven elements, for six meters band

A presentation of a HF multi-band sloper antenna. This antenna project is for low band operations, and antenna presented in this article works on 40 80 and 160 meters band. Article is in Polish.

Flag antenna project for 160 meters band

A project that describes a build a multiband wire beam antenna. A 3 band single feed moxon antenna for 20,15,10 meters.

This is a one for all antenna tuner with wide range tuning on all the HF bands. The tuner is based on a G3WQW design. DIY project by PD7MAA

A 2 element 40 meters band parasitic delta loop antenna project with pictures and details

The Speaky HF SSB transceiver and other homebrew projects Homebrew of radio equipment, antennas, tuner, etc.

Aduino-based Amateur Radio Antenna Rotator Controller that can emulate the Yaesu GS-232A or GS-232B interface by K3NG

Tips on winding wire coils used as inductive loads, traps, band-pass filters, are implemented in a number of amateur radio projects especially antenna projects

A Slim Jim Antenna project

The AB2RA bowtie 80 meter antenna includes also a 40 meter dipole

A 38-foot Tristao Tower, similar to the U.S. Tower HDX538, was installed twice by the author, first in 1980 and then reinstalled in 1989. The resource details the challenges of self-performing heavy construction tasks like breaking concrete and digging a 3' x 3' x 6' deep footing, contrasting it with hiring professionals for the second installation. It highlights the financial and physical costs associated with DIY tower foundation work, noting a rebar cage cost of $65 in 1980 versus $150-$175 today, and the expense of tools for bending rebar. The content emphasizes the critical importance of obtaining building permits, recounting how a permit in Buena Park, California, nullified a neighbor's complaint about TVI. It also discusses the necessity of adhering to local building codes, such as the 1975 UBC and the subsequent 1985 UBC recertification requirement, which reduced the allowed antenna wind loading from 30 square feet to 20 square feet for the author's _KT34A_ Yagi. The footing depth also increased from 6 feet to 6.5 feet under the newer code. Practical advice includes hiring licensed contractors for specialized work, delaying antenna installation for a month after raising the tower, and verifying buried utilities before any excavation. The author provides specific examples of utility location services like _DigAlert_ in California, underscoring the legal and safety implications of neglecting this step. The narrative is grounded in personal experience, offering a realistic perspective on tower projects.

An Arduino uno based project to control an MFJ 998 antenna tuner via Icom CI-V interface by VE1ZAC

Based on a simple project based on a 2 elements Yagi for 20m band, and then becomed a triband yagi with a open-sleeve feed system

Do you want to measure antenna impedance at resonance? With this Antenna Scope, you have a simple RF Bridge for getting started in an exciting part of Ham Radio, building your own Antennas that work well

The **KC0KJF** personal amateur radio page provides a collection of resources for fellow hams, particularly those interested in operations within southwest Missouri. It offers detailed listings for **Missouri repeaters** on both 2 meters and 70 centimeters, serving as a practical reference for local VHF/UHF communication. The site also includes information about the operator's station setup and antenna projects, such as a dipole and a bazooka antenna, which can offer insights into basic antenna construction and deployment. Beyond local repeater data, the page features links to the FCC Part 97 rules, essential for understanding amateur radio regulations. The operator, licensed as a Technician Class since April 16, 2001, shares his journey from Citizen's Band Radio to amateur radio, driven by a lifelong fascination with shortwave listening. This narrative provides context for the resource's focus on practical operating information and foundational regulatory knowledge. Additional content covers specific equipment like the 2-meter/70-centimeter Arrow Antenna, useful for hams considering portable or fixed station VHF/UHF setups.

The fan dipole antenna as an alternative to the paralled dipole antenna, to achieve a larger bandwidth and a better tuning by decreasing elenment influences.A project based on the W6HDG original concept.

For radio amateurs and electronics enthusiasts requiring specialized wiring solutions, Multi/Cable Corporation provides custom multi-conductor cable manufacturing services. They focus on made-to-order constructions, offering a broad range of specialty cable products including composite, instrumentation, electronic, flexible cord, thermocouple, high-temperature, and Mil-Spec wire and cable. Their capabilities extend to extensive customization of all cable components, ensuring precise adaptation to specific application requirements, which can be critical for bespoke shack setups or antenna control lines. With over 50 years in business, Multi/Cable emphasizes low minimum orders, quick turnarounds, and competitive pricing, making custom cable solutions accessible even for smaller projects. A case study highlights their role in helping an emergency vehicle lighting company expand offerings by providing versatile and cost-effective wire bundles, demonstrating their ability to support diverse technical needs beyond typical off-the-shelf options. They also provide reference data and guides on choosing conductors, insulation, and jacketing materials.

An Antenna Mast Idea for a VHF/UHF antenna

Presents the construction of a 2-meter **Skeleton Slot Yagi** stack, detailing the design process and practical considerations for VHF operation. The author shares insights from building and testing this antenna, emphasizing its performance characteristics for local and extended range contacts. The project outlines the specific dimensions and materials used, providing a clear path for other radio amateurs to replicate or adapt the design for their own stations. The resource covers the unique aspects of the Skeleton Slot radiator, explaining how its geometry contributes to gain and pattern control. It includes discussions on impedance matching and feedline considerations crucial for optimizing power transfer and minimizing SWR. The article draws on real-world testing, offering practical results that validate the theoretical design. This project serves as a valuable reference for those interested in custom VHF antenna solutions.

A 200 kHz bandwidth digital transmission system for image transfer in the Amateur Service is under development, specifically targeting VHF allocations. John B. Stephensen, KD6OZH, leads this project under an FCC Special Temporary Authority (STA) valid until September 10, 2006, authorizing emissions up to 200 kHz bandwidth in the 50.3-50.8 MHz segment. Current regulations typically limit bandwidths to 20 kHz on VHF amateur bands, making this STA crucial for testing wideband digital modes. The modem, a modified **OFDM** (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexed) unit, was initially tested on the 70-cm band. It splits a high-rate data stream into multiple low-rate subcarriers to mitigate multipath echoes. The system uses a DCP-1 card with a Xilinx XC3S400 FPGA and Oki Semiconductor ML67Q5003 microcontroller. The transmitter, located at 36d 46m 30s N, 119d 46m 22s W, generates 150 WPEP into an 8 dBi gain vertical antenna, while the mobile receiver uses a Ham-stick. Three data formats for 50, 100, and 200 kHz channels are being tested, with encoded data rates of 96, 192, and 384 kbps. Verilog code for the VHF OFDM modem is 95% simulated, with modifications from the UHF version including increased filter coefficient precision and a change from Ungerboeck **TCM** to BICM for improved performance over fading paths. Final tests will involve one-way over-the-air measurements of bit error rates and coverage area.

An homebrew project of a full wave delta loop antenna for the 40 meters band with dimensione, picture and assembling instructions in Indonesian

A low-cost SWR meter project based on Arduino that works with AutoCap automatic antenna tuner for magnetic loop antennas

Multi band Moxon Yagi Antenna for 10,15,20 meters band with just one feed line. Drawing and project with dimensions

An home made end fed half wave antenna with a tuner box by NG0R

On this page are designs for Dual Band 2M / 70cm antennas. All antennas are 50 ohm designed driver. These Yagis have a unique element called a Open Sleeve. 4 Element 5 element and 9 element Dual Band - 2M / 70cm antenna projects

A portable swiss quad antenna project made with components and parts that can be dismounted, in German

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.

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.

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

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

Hexbeam antenna project for 20, 15 and 10 mtrs

A long picture gallery of a homebrew hexbeam antenna project

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