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

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for constructing a tin can waveguide antenna, commonly known as a cantenna, for enhancing WiFi signal range. The project is budget-friendly, costing under $5, and utilizes easily accessible materials like a food can and basic electronic components. The design is suitable for 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks, operating within the 2.4 GHz frequency range. To start, gather the necessary parts including an N-Female chassis mount connector, nuts, bolts, and a suitable can. The assembly process involves drilling holes in the can for the connector and mounting the probe. The guide emphasizes the importance of can dimensions and placement for optimal performance, encouraging experimentation for best results. This project is ideal for amateur radio operators and DIY enthusiasts looking to improve their wireless connectivity without significant investment. Safety precautions are advised, as the author does not hold electrical engineering credentials. Users are encouraged to take responsibility for their equipment and ensure proper assembly. With this simple yet effective antenna, users can extend their WiFi coverage and enjoy enhanced connectivity.

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

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

Complete guide to build Jpole antennas with online dimensions calculator.

Building this antenna is very easy and inexpensive, 6 Foot EH Antenna

The RockLoop Antenna is a compact multiband portable and indoor antenna suitable for QRP operations on the 10, 14, and 21 MHz bands. The page provides detailed information on the design and usage of this antenna, making it a valuable resource for amateur radio operators looking to improve their setup. The intended audience is amateur radio operators interested in building and using antennas for QRP indoor operations.

The boomless quad antenna is a unique design that offers versatility for amateur radio operators. This antenna consists of two half-wave dipoles arranged in a square or circular shape, allowing for both vertical and horizontal polarization depending on the feed point. The design facilitates easy installation and rotation, making it suitable for various operating conditions. The construction utilizes strong materials, such as bamboo, and incorporates waterproofing techniques to enhance durability. This project outlines the necessary dimensions and materials, including copper wire and insulators, to successfully build the antenna. It emphasizes the importance of tuning each radiator element for optimal performance. The boomless quad is particularly effective across multiple HF bands, including 14 MHz, 21 MHz, and 28 MHz. By following the detailed instructions, operators can achieve a reliable and efficient antenna setup that enhances their DXing and contesting capabilities.

Dimensions and plan to build a W5UN EME quagi antenna

Need a general purpose antenna on the magic band? The J-Pole is an easy-to-build and inexpensive device that provides an omni-directional vertically polarised antenna without the need for a ground plane. In technical terms, it is an end fed vertical 1/2 wave which is fed via a 1/4 wave matching stub.

Documents and schema on how to build a Magnetic Loop Antenna fo 80/30 mtrs

A custom made 80 meter loop antenna. Reports on usage and tips to build the support.

How can you vastly improve your Medium Wave reception? its quite simple really, all you need is 120 foot of wire, a few lengths of timber and an old tuning capacitor with which you can build the answer to every DX'ers prayers, a tuned loop antenna.

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

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

Instructions to build a portable dipole for 20 meters

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

An easy guide to "How to build your own magnetic loop" for 20 meters

A 3 band dipole for 10 15 and 20 meters band, easy to build, and that can be easily setup in any occasion, inclunding field days or portable operations

Here is a high-performance hand-held beam antenna that is easy to build and guaranteed to improve your downlink from the LEO satellites over ANY rubber duck or mobile whip

This shows an unsuccesful attempt to build a push pull 2 m amplifier, with the tubes in grounded screen.

Step-By-Step Construction of a 4:1 Current-Type Guanella Balun by W1CG

How To Build Code-Practice Apparatus: A Simple Telegraph Key

The Inverted L antenna is a versatile and efficient design suitable for small gardens, allowing amateur radio operators to operate on multiple bands. This project outlines the construction of a 5-band inverted L antenna, which can cover HF bands effectively. The design is particularly advantageous for those with limited space, as it requires minimal ground space while providing good performance. The antenna can be easily constructed using common materials, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced hams. In this guide, GM0ONX shares detailed instructions on how to build the inverted L antenna, including dimensions and tuning tips. The project emphasizes the importance of proper installation and grounding to ensure optimal performance. Additionally, it discusses the antenna's compatibility with various transceivers and the potential for portable operation. This resource is ideal for hams looking to enhance their station with a multiband antenna that performs well in limited space.

Radio Mods, Technical Data, where to Purchase Equipment Amateur Repeater Coordination. All you need to build a repeater

A half sloper antenna for 160 meter band Italian translation of a WD8DSB article appeared in a QST issue during 1998. This article presents a **Reduced-Size Half Sloper Antenna for 160 Meters**, designed for amateur radio operators with limited space. By utilizing a 40-foot tower or a tree, you can build an efficient antenna that slopes down, achieving a 2:1 SWR bandwidth of 120 kHz. This innovative design allows for effective communication on the "Top Band," making it ideal for winter DXing.

Two element X-Beam is a high-performance broad-band antenna that is ideal for Ham radio operators with limited space. X-Beams are inexpensive and easy to build. The performance of the simple X-beam is amazingly similar to larger, more conventional antennas by 4S7NR

Experimenting with the new way of building a radio receiver known as "software-defined radio". This page gives some information about this project.

The best way to describe a go-box is a complete amateur radio station in a box. An example is described in this article. The project describes building a portable amateur (ham) radio station, known as a "go-box," housed in a durable orange Pelican case. The go-box contains all necessary radio equipment except for external power and antennae, which are carried separately. It includes items like a Yaesu transceiver, power supply, antenna tuner, speaker, and a clock. The case is designed for mobility and visibility, with a vertical layout to allow in-vehicle operation. Future upgrades might include cooling fans, an LED lamp, and built-in antennae for better functionality in various conditions.

Dedicated to building bridges between the EME, SETI and Radio Astronomy Amateur Interest Groups.

This page provides detailed instructions on building a Lindenblad antenna for 137MHz, including practical details, materials needed, and impedance matching. The author shares their own experience and tips for optimizing performance. The content is useful for amateur radio operators interested in constructing their own antenna for satellite communication on the 137MHz frequency.

Homebrew a 2 meter 1/4 wave vertical antenna for the 146 mHz ham radio band

Ham Radio 20 / 40 meter short Coax Trap dipole antenna designed with the coax trap design calculator program

A Guide to safely wind toroidal cores by vu2fd

How to make your ham radio system mobilemany ham radio operators carry radios for fun, safety and public service activities. radios for both vhf and hf frequencies can easily be installed in vehicles.

SSTV on Mac is possible using MultiScan 3 B is an application for Ham Radio Slow Scan TV (SSTV) Communications. It is build to run on Mac OS X 10.6 or later versions. MultiScan 3B can transmit and receive pictures in the following formats (modes): Robot black Robot Color Socttie Martin, PD Modes:P Modes: P3, P5 and P7 AVT All modes can be send/received in regular, narrow, QRM and narrow+QRM modes

How to build your own beverage antenna for 80-160 meters band by K5ZD

This article describes a project of asymmetrical hatted vertical dipole, a portable antenna that can be used for field day operations, sota, campings or even for fixed installations. This is a freestanding 20-10m antenna that is really easy to build, easy to tune and relatively easy to carry.

Double Bazooka Antenna, a simple coax based and broad band antenna you can easily build

This 4m Slim Jim Antenna is cheap and easy to build yet it greatly out performs the more usual dipole due to its low angle of radiation. An SWR of 1:1 is obtainable across the 4m ham radio FM band with a simple adjustment.

If your doing any home brewing gear for ham radio its a great idea to have a dummy load. This will to your radio be the perfect antenna...it will never radiate but your radio sees a perfect 50 Ohm impedance.

This document contains the detailed instructions to build a homemade lindenblad antenna using a twin-lead as dipole elements. This document contains 9 pages and includes a detailed construction sequence and some drawings to build this antenna for UHF and VHF ham radio bands

Public service, repeaters, elmer program, training and testing. Programs for kids, YLs, OMs, new hams and old. Contesting, kit building, fun and fellowship. Meetings on the first and third Thursday evenings.

Mailing list for people interested in building radio and electronics equipment from kits or from scratch. Frequent topics include shortwave radio receivers, construction techniques, and ham radio project.

K8CU builds a classic 1967 QST semiconductor project during the 40th anniversary year of the original project publication.

Design and build custom electronics for clock enthusiasts, Juke Box collectors and the ham radio community. Produces radio interfaces, and radio upgrades.

In this experiment the autor is going to explore the use of a 1:64 matching network on the End Fed Long Wire Antenna. Experiment will consist in build a 80-40-20-15-10 meter End Fed Long Wire Antenna with a 1:64 matching network from the documentation available on the internet

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

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

Home build a Kenwood PG-5A cable. This lead is the audio data cable for some of the Kenwood Mobile transceivers