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The page provides detailed plans and pictures of 80m and 160m antennas for both transmission and reception, emphasizing the importance of antenna farm on low bands. It discusses the differences between TX and RX antennas, the significance of signal-to-noise ratio, and the benefits of directional antennae. The author shares personal experiences and recommendations for successful operation on low bands.

K9AY loop antenna installed at PA6Z Contest group. This is a receiving antennas for the low bands (160m, 80m and 40m). Include schematics and info on a building the control box, preamplifier and low-pass filter

The Shunt-fed Tower, an effective Low Band Antenna, uses your beam as a capacitive top-hat and only needs a simple feed network and a good ground system to work DX on 80M and 160M.

Even if using a tuner this multiband antenna will let you operate from 160 to 10 meters. If you could only put up one antenna, this would be it. Project by N0KHQ.

The page provides detailed information about the construction of a full-size 160M 3 element beam antenna and an 80M 5 element beam antenna on a 330ft tower. It includes specifics about the tower height, types of antennas, elements, gain, take off angles, front-to-back ratio, operating frequencies, weight, and dimensions of the beams. The content is aimed at amateur radio operators interested in building high-performance antennas for the 160M and 80M bands. This Antenna is now been destroyed and is no more operational.

The Bruce array is a simple, often-forgotten wire antenna array that is advantageous for 80 and 160 meters, where typical gain antennas are very large. This bi-directional broadside vertical array is only 1\4 lambda high and does not require a ground system. It offers substantially greater SWR bandwidth than the half-square or bobtail curtain. A 4-element Bruce array used by N6LF showed a gain of about 4.6 dB compared to a 1\4 lambda vertical with 8 elevated radials, with a 2:1 SWR bandwidth greater than 400 kHz. The antenna is simple and its dimensions are flexible.

Article by DK5WL describes a multi-band DX antenna for the 160m-40m amateur radio bands with low visibility but great performance for long distance communication.

Sharing beverage antennas with this switch boxes is possible. This article describes a 6-position remote antenna switch for Beverage antennas on 3 bands (160m, 80m, 40m). It allows selecting one of 6 antennas for each band without affecting other receivers. The system uses a control box with a rotary switch and a separate splitting box with bandpass filters for each band.

G8ODE 160 m Top Band Inverted L Antenna made of 33m horizontal wire in the garden

If you want an antenna resonoant on the 160 meters band this is a possible solution, but of course, need space.

G7LRR Amateur Radio Site,160m Helical Antenna

W0OXB All-band Centerfed Zep Antenna 160m-6m

The FL-2100Z amplifier referenced in the following images is the 6-Band model covering 10m thru 160m (no WARC bands) and not the 9-Band version that included the WARC bands. Modifications, schematics and manual

The 6 Band Inverted L Antenna MK3 is a versatile multiband antenna designed for amateur radio operators. This antenna covers 160m, 80m, 40m, 20m, 15m, and 10m bands, making it suitable for a wide range of HF communications. The design is based on a W3DZZ configuration, incorporating traps for optimal performance. The MK3 version features a sturdy 5/8th CB mast, replacing the original timber mast, which enhances durability against harsh weather conditions. The antenna's construction allows for effective operation, particularly on the 40m band, where it has been successfully used to contact distant locations including ZL, VK, and Antarctica. Constructing this antenna requires careful attention to detail, especially regarding the radials and grounding. The traps resonate at specific frequencies, and additional resources are available for building coaxial traps. The antenna is designed to work efficiently without an ATU on the lower bands, while higher bands may require tuning. This project is ideal for both beginner and intermediate operators looking to enhance their station with a reliable multiband antenna.

This page is a short description of the four phased verticals system i've build and used. It is primarily intendend to be used on the lower bands 160m, 80m, 40m.

An article on TX and RX antennae for the low bands 80 and 160m by EI7BA

How to build a multi-band dipole antenna with a single coax feed. Instructions for a 160M antenna that will fit in the space that a 75M dipole will with almost as good of results as a full size 160M dipole.

A vertical antenna for the top band, made with a 26m fiberglass spiderpole by DJ0IP

A full size delta loop antenna for top band by PA3FUN

Anyone attempting to work DX on Top-Band 160 Meters, soon learns of the need for a good receiving antenna. This is a 160 meter 8 element receiving array.

All Band HF Doublet for operation over all HF bands including 160m.

RX Antenna 160m/80m Band Splitter/Switch, a small project that will work along with the K9AY RX antenna

A 160 meter antenna with a base loading coil used to tune the two lower frequency segments of the band.

A 100Ft wire antenna for the top meter band

The document provides a detailed guide on modifying an inverted-L antenna to include the 160 meters band. This enhancement allows amateur radio operators to utilize the lower frequency effectively, which is crucial for long-distance communication, especially during the night. The inverted-L design is popular due to its compact size and ease of installation, making it suitable for various environments. By adding top band capabilities, operators can engage in DXing and contesting on 160m, expanding their operational range and opportunities. The guide includes practical tips and considerations for construction, ensuring that the antenna maintains its performance across the extended frequency range. It discusses the necessary adjustments and materials required for the modification, along with potential challenges and solutions. Whether you are a seasoned operator or a beginner, this project can enhance your station's capabilities, allowing for more versatile operations and improved signal quality on the 160m band.

An home made Z-Match antenna tuner unit that cover all HF bands between 10 and 160 meters

A shortened 160 meters band antenna for hams who do not have 260 ft of space, based on a open-wire-fed short dipoole

A homemade tunable bandpass filter for all HF bands from 160m to 10m

Planning and modeling a special L antenna for Top Band

A monster magnetic loop antenna for 160 meters band. This Magnetic loop is optimized for 1840 Khz + 50 Khz. PDF Article published on La Radiospecola 10.22

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

Born as a companion transmitter for the Yaesu FRG-7 receiver has become a stand alone tramsmitter for 160 meters band

A 109 pages presentation in PDF File by Jim Brown K9YC on techniques in operatint the top band from a small lot.

Beacon OK0EV works daily from 6:00AM to 8:00PM local time in 160m band from the Czech Republic.

Design for a quarter wave vertical antenna, for the top band in use at V31YN

Pictures of a homemade monoband linear amplifier for 160m band powered by 3 x QB5/1750

An introduction top operating on 160 meters band, article appeared on November 2006 issue of CQ, PDF file by K9LA

In this article the author shows the receiving loop antenna for 160 meters band installed at his QTH. Diagram and movie available. Article in in Turkish but can be translated in english

The Shoddytenna is a 160 meters band vertical antenna intended for portable use. This antenna takes just 15 minutes to erect on site, can be carried by hand and is ideal for local groundwave work.

An essential kite antenna plan for the top band, Antenna has been tested at half wave and quarter wave.

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.

Spitfire Collinear Arrays for 160 meters band at UA2FW

A vertical antenna for 160 meters band based on the K6MM vertical with some enhancements and modifications on the main capacitance hat

This article presents an innovative homebrew antenna design utilizing surplus ladder line as a receiving antenna for HF and MF bands. The Ladder Line Antenna (LLA) transforms standard 450-ohm ladder line into a directional, bidirectional, or omnidirectional antenna system through different termination methods. The design, which requires minimal space and height, achieves 6-10dB front-to-back ratio on 40-160m bands using a 33-foot length. This DIY wire antenna project offers an efficient, low-profile solution for amateur radio operators, featuring broadband operation without ground radials and easy installation below fence height.

Experimentin wire antennas on top band using several type of aerials. This includes a 40 to 160 meters EndFed Half Wave kite antennas and 160m/80m loaded vertical antenna.

A 3 band dipole antenna for 40-80-160 meter bands, It's made with easily available materials and is designed for inverted V mounting. The antenna is shortened for these bands, but still manages to make contacts in 80m and 160m with stations in Canada and the USA. The construction details are provided, including the dimensions of the antenna elements and the traps. The antenna is easy to build and provides good performance in all three bands. In Italian.

Transformers can be used as part of a hybrid combiner or as phase inverters for an RX antenna array.

This article details the design and construction of a homebrew two-element loop antenna array for HF reception. The DIY receiving antenna system consists of two 30-inch diamond-shaped loops spaced 20 feet apart, offering superior directivity compared to traditional vertical arrays. The design features broadband operation from 160m to 20m bands, requiring only phase-delay adjustments via feedline lengths. This home-built antenna system achieves 9dB RDF (Receiving Directivity Factor) performance comparable to a 300-foot Beverage antenna, while requiring minimal space and no ground radials, making it ideal for suburban installations and low-band reception.

This page provides detailed information on various antenna designs specifically tailored for hams operating on the 80m and 160m bands. The article covers the pourpose and usefulness of each design, helping hams optimize their radio communication capabilities on these popular bands. Whether you are a beginner looking to improve your setup or an experienced operator seeking new ideas, this page offers valuable insights to enhance your ham radio experience on the 80m and 160m frequencies.

This study compares the reception performance of vertical and horizontal loop antennas on HF bands in a densely populated area. Using identical Wellgood active loop antennas and receivers, the experiment monitored FT8 signals over 24 hours. Vertical loops outperformed horizontal loops on higher bands (10m, 15m, 20m), while horizontal loops excelled on lower bands (30m, 40m, 160m), particularly in receiving long-distance (DX) signals. The horizontal loop's advantage on lower bands may be due to better low-angle performance and reduced sensitivity to man-made noise. Further research is needed to fully understand these differences and optimize antenna placement for various HF applications.