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The W5GI Mystery Antenna is a versatile multi-band wire antenna designed for amateur radio operators. It covers frequencies from 80 meters to 6 meters, making it suitable for a wide range of operating conditions. The antenna features a low feed point impedance, allowing for easy matching with most radios, whether or not an antenna tuner is used. Its construction is straightforward, requiring only two vertical supports approximately 130 feet apart, making it ideal for hams without towers. Users have reported excellent performance, particularly on the 20-meter band, where it outperforms similar designs like the G5RV. This antenna is unique in its design, incorporating three half waves in-phase on 20 meters, resulting in a six-lobe radiation pattern. Despite its effective performance, the antenna is challenging to model, which adds to its mystique. The W5GI Mystery Antenna has gained popularity among amateur radio enthusiasts worldwide, with many users praising its ease of construction and effectiveness. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced operator, this antenna offers a fun and rewarding project that can enhance your HF capabilities.

A simple homebrew outdoor antenna to 2.4 GHz band.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the Chicago Police Department? Listen to Chicago police live audio feed from different district zones. Broadcastify offers a free stream of live Chicago PD radio transmissions! Stay informed about real-time incidents and hear police communication firsthand. This official feed allows you to experience the fast-paced world of Chicago law enforcement, directly from your browser. Be aware that some broadcasts may be delayed or encrypted for privacy reasons.

HamScope is a freeware windows multi-mode communications package for amateur radio that supports: PSK31 BPSK and QPSK RTTY ASCII MFSK16 PACKET CW. Support radio control interface for several ICOM, TenTec, Kenwood, and Yaesu transceivers. Compatible with DXbase LOGic 7 RYLogit TRX-Manager YPLOG. By KD5HIO Glen

DX Summit Web Cluster, built up and operated by the members of OH9W OH2AQ Radio Club.

Use real audio streams to listen to Hf and VHF stations around the world via remote controlled receivers connected to the web.

Superfast analyzer for audio and radio signals. Examining radio signals is the original idea of Analyzer2000. Simply connect the AF-output of your receiver to the input of your soundcard and see, what you hear. Use SSB and you will have a feeling like using an expensive IF panorama adapter. Support for this version has been discontinued.

MixW V3 is a software program for amateur radio operators that supports PSK31, RTTY, SSTV, MFSK, Olivia, Hellschreiber, and other modes. It provides features such as logging, DXCluster, telnet access, log backup, rotor, and CAT control. The page offers downloads for Olivia support DLL, Q15X25 support DLL, contest DLLs and macros, serial port emulation drivers, virtual network adapter drivers, Ax25Inet program, and help files. It also includes important notes for Olivia mode operation, such as sound card sample rate calibration and signal placement guidelines.

Instructions for Putting up a Long-Wire Antenna

An Easy Dual-Band VHF/UHF vertical Antenna made with a TV twin lead and coax cable

Able to cover all frequencies between 3.5 and about 10 MHz, the loop described here is directional, does not require a radial system, and stands just 1.8 metres tall. The antenna can be put together in a short time and is cheap by Peter Parker VK3YE ex VK1PK

Cheap Yagi Antennas for VHF/UHF

The antenna is a 10 - 160 meter horizontal loop fed with 450 ohm ladder line all the way into the ham shack to an Palstar AT1500BAL balanced line antenna tuner

CBtricks host a lot of modification documentation about most populare cb radio transceivers and accessories. The current site is a mirror of the previous web site that intended to provide a wide variety of technically oriented infomation aimed at the Citizens Band, Amateur, and FRS Bands.

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.

Kenwood Alinco and Icom amateur radio transceivers - Mic Wiring diagrams by pictures

MMTTY is a popular windows free software for RTTY amateur radio operations. This freeware run on Win XP, Win7 Vista and Win8 by JE3HHT. You can download MMTTY software from the official English Website by VE5KC

140 feet of insulated wire, the first half of which (70 feet) is space wound on an insulated tube.

A free application that controls up to 4 Alinco, Elecraft, FlexRadio, Icom, JST, Kachina, Kenwood, TenTec, or Yaesu transceivers, switching between them manually or automatically based on frequency, and displaying frequency-dependent settings for devices like tuners and amplifiers; includes a bandspread, and supports transverters, frequency and mode tracking by an independent transceiver or receiver, SDR-based panadaptors, and SO2R switching with microHam or OTRSP-compliant devices.

I built a homebrew 75 meter Double Extended Zepp Antenna, And I needed a 4:1 Balun So I decided to Homebrew the Balun also. Here is how I did it!

Las Vegas, NV Police scanner. It is 24/7 and live. LVMPD has changedradio systems to a fully encrypted system. Live streaming is offline

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.

A 10-20 meters coverage delta loop antenna. After relocating, DL2HCB designed a multiband loop antenna to cover 10-20m with an open-wire feed for impedance matching and compact installation. Inspired by the mini-X-Q design, a modified 10m delta-loop was built, enhanced with a 1/4 wave shorted stub for 28 MHz using 450-ohm ladder line. The antenna delivers east-west broadside radiation and performs as a closed loop on other bands. Operational tests yielded strong European signals and successful DX contacts, including a 20m QRP QSO with FY/DJ0PJ.

Antenna design program for Quads, Yagis, Inverted Vees, J-poles, Trap Dipoles and more for MS DOS.

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

A program to decode morse code (CW) via sound card to text. It can work as narrow-band sound DSP-filter also. No additional hardware is required, you need only receiver and computer with a sound card. It easily integrates with AALog logger. CwGet is a powerful Morse code decoding software for ham radio enthusiasts, featuring a customizable interface with three main windows: spectrum display, oscillogram, and received symbols. It includes auto frequency control, adjustable filters, burst noise rejection, and supports multiple decoding channels. Users can control transceiver frequency via Omni-Rig and record or replay received signals. CwGet also integrates seamlessly with logging software and other applications, allowing data transfer and interaction through DXSOFTEX.DLL. Additional features include manual and automatic threshold adjustments, zoom functionality, and support for various character sets, making it an essential tool for efficient Morse code communication.

Notes, and considerations about the G5RV antenna

KQ6RH HF quick vertical antenna with plan for several bands from 10 to 75 meters

Vertical antenna for 40 meters band

Schematics plans by K9GDT and all infos to build a 600 Watt HF Amplifier. The amplifier uses four Motorola MRF150 50 volt TMOS power FETs configured in push-pull/parallel and biased for class AB linear operation.

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.

The cubic quad is a very popular way to get reasonably high gain and excellent front to back ratios as well as low angles of radiation for without going to extreme heights. Includes design for 2 6 10 12 15 meter bands

An online Ten Tec Pegasus with a schedule of frequencys monitored, by Bob, K5AHT, Bill, K5WGA and Pete, AE5PL.

Microphone wiring can be a pain if your not sure how to work out which wire goes where

A home made J-Pole antenna for 50 MHz. This article describes how to build a J-Pole antenna for the 6-meter amateur radio band. It's a good choice for those who want an antenna with better performance than a simple wire dipole, but at a lower cost than buying a commercial antenna. The project requires soldering copper pipes and some specific materials, but can be built in a day

The 160/80m coaxial receiving loop antennas are designed to enhance reception on the top bands while minimizing noise. These antennas are particularly beneficial for operators with limited space, as they can be constructed using lightweight materials, making them portable and easy to deploy. The standalone 80m loop has a diameter of approximately four feet, allowing for easy rotation and installation above existing VHF antennas. Over the years, many amateur radio operators have turned to loop antennas as a viable alternative to traditional beverage antennas. The design allows for significant noise reduction, especially when paired with a quality pre-amplifier. Experimentation with various configurations has led to the discovery that diamond-shaped loops provide optimal performance. Users have reported a noticeable improvement in signal quality, making these loops a valuable addition to any low-band DXing setup.

Build this home made yagi antenna for your 2.4ghz wireless ethernet.

Free Windows Amateur Radio logging program written by Bob Furzer, K4CY the author of Zakanaka. Logger32 runs under all Windows versions. Logger32 has been developed to be a highly user configurable general purpose Amateur Radio logbook with computer control support for many radios and antenna rotators.

This resource provides comprehensive instructions for constructing a 2 element quad antenna specifically designed for the 10, 12, and 15 meter bands. The antenna features a diamond configuration, which offers improved gain compared to a square configuration. The author shares insights into the materials used, including a square-aluminum boom and bamboo poles, along with construction techniques that ensure durability and optimal performance. This project is ideal for amateur radio enthusiasts looking to create their own antennas at home. In addition to construction details, the author discusses the antenna's performance, noting its effectiveness even at a height of 8 meters. The quad antenna reportedly performs comparably to a 3 element yagi, with excellent SWR readings and strong signal reports from European stations. This project is suitable for beginners and offers a cost-effective solution for those interested in enhancing their amateur radio setup with a homemade antenna.

The webpage allows users to listen to live police scanner frequencies online, specifically focusing on NYPD and FDNY activities in Staten Island. Users can access real audio streaming of police and fire scanner communications.

A 5/8 wave stacked j-pole antenna plan

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.

Copper Cactus multiband J-Pole antenna

Author evaluated a custom-built passive AM loop antenna, achieving notable DX reception including KLBJ Austin (230 miles) and WWL New Orleans (700 miles). The antenna operates solely on resonant inductive coupling, enhancing weak signal reception without external amplification. This project illustrates how fundamental RF design—calculating inductance, capacitance, and Q factor—can significantly boost performance of consumer-grade radios. Detailed construction techniques, theoretical background, and optimization strategies for effective loop antenna design are presented for amateur and experimental use.

An effective 10-20m DX antenna for deed restricted lots. The article by K7ZB introduces a simple 10-20m DX antenna suitable for deed-restricted lots. The antenna, a 15' vertical design, facilitated contacts with over 200 countries worldwide. Its design employs a telescopic aluminum tube and radial wires for multi-band operation, requiring an external antenna tuner for optimal performance. The mounting scheme and construction details ensure effectiveness and ease of use.

Build Your Own Bazooka Dipole: A VHF/UHF vertical dipole made from coax

Circuit diagrams, CB and HAM mods, alignments, data sheets and pinouts, a massive site with over 600 pages of free info

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

Free downloadable band plans layouts ready to print in pdf format by C.Gustave Sandberg W1CGS, band plans are updated to 2007.

May be of interest to anyone wishing to get on 80M (3.5MHz) that have limited space available.