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An Attic Coaxial-Cable trap dipole for 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, and 80 meters

Build a space efficient trapped dipole antenna for 40-80-160 meter bands using RG-58 and PVC pipe. The document provides a brief guide on building a compact dipole antenna appropriate for the 40, 80, and 160-meter amateur radio bands. It explains the materials, building processes, and tuning methods required to provide best performance while preserving space. The paper also discusses theoretical elements of dipole antennas, such as impedance matching and feedline selection.

A modified 20 meter double zepp wire Operating Bands: 40 thru 10 meters (with tuner), basic construction and performance information.

The web page provides detailed information on a portable 10/20/40 meter vertical antenna designed for mobile operations, including modifications for 20 and 40 meters. It includes images and descriptions of the antenna setup in a car. The content is useful for amateur radio operators looking to enhance their mobile communication capabilities.

Home made vertical antenna for 80 40 15 10 meters ARRL PDF file taken from QST June 1978

Vertical antenna for 40 meters band

The Super Loop Antenna page, designed by Jim W4FTU, provides detailed information on the RadioWorks \'Superloop III\' antenna as an alternative for operators with limited space. The page discusses the physical variations of the antenna, including dimensions and materials used, as well as its electrical characteristics such as the 30\' ladder line. The content is useful for amateur radio operators looking for antenna options for the 80 and 40 meter bands, especially those with small lots or zoning restrictions. The page is well-organized and informative, making it a valuable resource for antenna enthusiasts.

Portable wire antenna for 40 and 80 meter made with a RF Chocke. Can be adapted to work on 160 meters by adding additional 6.9 meters wire at its end.

Homemade 40 through 6 meter HF portable multiband antenna, an aluminium antenna construction article, with plan, drawings and photos

A multiband 80-40-20-15 meters dipole wire antenna that can be extended to cover 160 meters too.

A vertical antenna for 40 and 80 meters band, using a telescoping fiberglass fishing pole.

The page provides a project for an indoor wire antenna for the 7 MHz band, based on a design by F6CYV. It aims to help amateur radio operators lacking space to set up an antenna for 40 meters. The author shares their experience using the antenna inside an apartment, noting good reception of European signals and contacts with over 150 countries. The project details the materials and dimensions needed for the antenna, along with tips for optimal performance.

A reduced-size 80-meter antenna designed for small lots, portable use, and a fine companion for QRP

The Pfeiffer Maltese Quad Antenna System presents a unique approach to traditional quad antennas by utilizing a linear loading technique. This method effectively reduces the overall size of the antenna while maintaining its performance capabilities. Designed by Andrew Pfeiffer, the antenna's configuration resembles a Maltese cross, which not only enhances its structural integrity but also allows it to withstand challenging environmental conditions. This system is adaptable, offering various configurations from a 4-spreader Maltese Quad to a 16-spreader Maltese Quadruple-Cross, making it suitable for operators looking to optimize their setup without sacrificing efficiency. This antenna system is particularly versatile, covering multiple bands including 40, 20, 17, 12, and 10 meters. The design focuses on minimizing the physical footprint while ensuring effective signal transmission and reception. Amateur radio operators can benefit from the detailed plans available in the accompanying PDF, which outlines the construction process and specifications. Whether you're a seasoned DXer or a newcomer to the hobby, the Pfeiffer Maltese Quad Antenna System offers a practical solution for enhancing your station's capabilities.

This is a custom home made antenna, based on concept of commercial HF antennas, that may work on 160 meters too.

7 MHz Vertical antenna for ham radio band of 40 meter text in spanish and english

40 Meter 2 element full size parasitic delta loop wire beam construction and switchable

How to construct a very small but efficient Antenna with PVC Plumbing tube and discarded fruit cans. - Just the thing to fit in a small space such as the house attic

GM4JMU shortened dipole for 40 meters band. This article illustrates in detail how to build a resonant antenna for 7.030 MHz. Cut two 10.25-meter pieces of insulated wire, wind 40 turns of wire onto plastic tubing, and connect the wire to a central insulator using a choke balun built of RG174AU coax and a ferrite toroid. Once built, the antenna is adjusted by altering the wire length to produce the lowest Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) for best performance. The guide emphasizes careful building and adjustment for the best results.

HF Windom antenna, cover 80, 40, 20 15, and 10 meters, antenna design

The antenna was named for W4JRW who invented it and holds a patent on the basic principle and uses quarter wave stubs, 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands

Originally planned as an 80/160 Beverage, this antenna is a terrific performer on 40 and 30 meters

A dual loop antenna, ZZ Wave Net HF Wire Antenna Project by VE6VIS. The antenna is basically a full wave 80 meter loop on top and a 40 meter loop on the bottom all supported from a 64 foot center support

The RXO unitenna pdf file a vertical antenna for 40 to 15 meters band

How to make the Super antenna. To build this antenna you need a lot that is at least 100 feet across. Antenna covers all bands 80-10 meters + 30, 17, 12 meter WARC Bands This antenna works as a Full Wave Loop on 80 Meters and also works as a 2 wavelength open loop or Bi-Square on the 40 Meter band

How do you fit a full length 160 meter antenna into a 40 foot deep yard?

A short but efficient dipole for 40 meters band

Based on HB9CV, F6ITV decribes how build a swiss quand antenna for 28 and 50 Mhz.

Build your own multiband W3DZZ antenna resonating on 80 40 20 15 and 10 meters band

Practical contruction and designing notes of a delta loop for the 40 meters band

A G5RV plan for 10-160 meters, 10-40 and 10-80 meters band

How High should my Dipole be? Dipole Antennas and the effect of height above ground. The effectiveness of a dipole antenna is influenced by its height above ground, determined by the intended use such as DX work, local communication, directionality, omni-directionality, and feed point impedance. Through EZNEC modeling, the study evaluates a 40-meter dipole's performance at various heights, from 7 to 560 feet. Findings reveal that lower heights enhance omni-directional local communication, while higher placements favor DX work with low-angle radiation. The study emphasizes the importance of defining operational goals to optimize dipole height and performance.

40 and 20 meters mobile antenna

A multi band inverted delta loop antenna project that can be used from 40 to 10 meters band with full details and analysis of antenna performances on each band, document includes EZNec reports and setup pictures

This is a low cost homebrew two band travel antenna for 20 and 40 meters. It is based on the B&W Travel Antenna concept with a telescoping whip and a loading coil

Quad Antennas by CUBEX, Cubex currently offers Cubical Quad antennas for 2 meters through 40 meters.

A Mississippi Style 40 meter magnetic loop made from available aluminum conduit, this antenna will not disappoint by Ken Holland, K9FV

A wire yagi antenna for 20 and 40 meters band suitable for outdoor and field day operations

A portable dual-band antenna working principally on 10 meters but also close to the 30 meter band. It's compact, light, economical and doesn't need any radial.

A 40 meters band full wave antenna project plan with model, adding the Missing Leg to the Inverted-L Antenna

A 20 and 40 meter vertical on Autopilot by K6MHE PDF File

Short dipole antenna for 40 meter ham band. Can be put up in the space required for a 20 meter dipole.

A coil loaded dipole antenna for 40 and 80 meters band by I2CN

The multi band HF loop antenna, a good performer on 80 and 40-10 meters. This excellent article covers all aspects of designing a resonant loop antenna, examining gain and radiation patterns, and describing practical notes on how to build this antenna.

Simple and cheap antenna for 40/80 meter band in Italian

Drawings pictures and notes on a rotary dipole antenna for 30 and 40 meters band

One is an EFHWA for 20-40 meters, and the other is a matching unit for the antenna by n0lx

Modified version of the Telerana antenna which was orginially featured in the July 1979 issue of QST. The array is suspended within a framework made of fiberglass poles emanating from a central hub with the ends tied together with light weight rope around the perimeter. 10-15-20-30-40 meter band coverage

2el 40Ft front to back spacing 80 meters Quad antenna

40 meters band Delta loop antenna plan that is vertically polarised