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Description and phots of a DIY moxon antenna for six meters band, includes clear pictures, drawings and assembling instruction to build this compact antenna for 50 mhz by N2MH

17 m reduced size coaxial moxon rectangle, an exercise with an MFJ 259B plans by N0KHQ

We often think of the Moxon rectangle as strictly an HF antenna. However, its small size and special far field pattern lend themselves to some VHF applications. So let's see how to adapt the design to 2 meters (as a popular band choice) and also see a few of the uses to which we may effectively put the design.

9Y4DD's Dave 14 MHz home-brew MOXON antenna project

A 14 Mhz version of the vertical moxon antenna homebrewed.

Moxon antenna for 50 MHz, The Moxon rectangle is a quite broad-band antenna, but it is not quite broad enough to cover the entire band.

N3ox 6 meter moxon rectangle, pictures and assembly notes

10 meters band aluminum 2-Element Moxon rectangle

KD6WD introduce moxon rectangles, and in particular explains how he built a moxon antenna for 15 17 and 20 meters band with excellent pictures

A wire moxon antenna plan for the 7 Mhz

This article describes the construction of a Moxon rectangle antenna for the 70MHz (4-meter) amateur radio band. This compact two-element beam design features folded element ends, reducing its width to approximately 75% of a half-wavelength. The antenna was built using enamelled copper wire stretched over a lightweight fiberglass kite spar frame, with a direct coaxial cable feed connection. Initial testing showed a VSWR of around 1.3 with distinct nulls at 90 degrees when horizontally mounted. The author later tested vertical polarization and suggested that the antenna's compact size might allow for indoor loft installation.

A vertical Moxon with different feeding for the 20 meters

A moxon antenna for 28 MHz

A moxon antenna project for 40 and 30 meters

A 40-meter reversible _Moxon rectangle_ antenna project details its construction and performance, featuring 51-foot long sides and 7.7-foot turned-in sections. The design incorporates a 16.5-foot boom, with elements spaced 1.1 feet apart, constructed from #14 covered wire. It utilizes two double-pole relays for switching between NE and SW directions, achieving F/B ratios up to 40 dB on CW and 30 dB on SSB, with distinct reflector stub settings for each mode. This antenna replaced a full-size 2-element Yagi, demonstrating comparable forward gain while offering superior F/B ratios and directional flexibility. _EZNEC_ modeling indicates only 0.2 dB less forward gain than the Yagi. The system uses no baluns, relying on half-wave feedlines and switched stubs for impedance matching. The antenna is tree-supported at 45 feet, with its effective radiation height modeled at 80 feet due to local terrain, enhancing its performance over a nearby lake.

This very large moxon antenna resonate on 80 40 and 10 meters, has been used for CQWW 2006 by a YU team project

A Moxon rectangle antenna projects for the 6 10 15 17 and 20 meter band but include drawings, plans, statistics and homebrewing statistics.

A Moxon rectangle antenna for 17 and 20 meters band

Download a 6 meter moxon antenna, drawings, photos, plots by Allen Baker KG4JJH, (10 Mb!)

N0KHQ Moxon rectangle for 17 meters, constructed from RG-58 coaxial cable

Online Moxon antenna calculator. Design your moxon antenna online giving wire diameter and resonant frequency

W1ZY's 40 Meter MOXON is the product of 9 months of experimentation. The final array is reversible and constructed from No. 12 insulated wire fed through two RF current baluns

Built around a 1/2" pvc frame, Larry's 6 meter moxon antenna is made from #8 aluminum ground wire

A vertical half-moxon for the 7 Mhz by F6IRF

A Mini Moxon antenna for 40 meters band project in a well done PDF document

Moxons work great, and they take up less space than full size two element Yagis

This note looks at the antenna and antenna model for the 40 meter Moxon Yagi designed by Dave Leeson, W6NL. The performance of the antenna, through the model, will be explored in several typical settings.

A home made vertical polarized moxon antenna for 144 MHz, includes dimensions, antenna pattern, SWR and antenna gain plots by WB5CXC

A six meter Moxon rectangle antenna. Includes high definition pictures and a detailed drawing by KG4JJH

KG4JJH moxon assembly plan for the 50 Mhz in a pdf file

A moxon antenna for 11 meter band, suitable for 27 Mhz and 28 Mhz

A club project experiment about a vertical Moxon antenna for 20 meter band

DK7ZB- Moxons with Aluminium Tubes, plans for moxon antenna for 6 10 12 15 meters

A moxon rectangle for 50 Mhz band

G0KYA Moxon antenna for 2 meters band

A Moxon rectangle antenna for 2 meters

A moxon antenna project made with wires and fiberglass poles

A project for a 50 MHz moxon rectangle antenna

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

Useful hints & tips on building a 10 and 17 meter Moxon Antenna

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

Homemade moxon antenna for the 40 meter band. This article is not very descriptive but includes some very detailed images

A moxon antenna for 2 meters band featuring 6 dBi and a F/B of 30 dBi

Design and build a 6 meter 2-element Moxon antenna mostly from available aluminum tubing and angle stock.

Constructing a compact directional antenna for the 17-meter band, this resource details the build process for a Moxon rectangle, a two-element Yagi variant with folded-back elements. It covers the antenna's evolution from the _VK2ABQ beam_ and provides specific dimensions for a version built using fishing pole whips. The content includes a discussion of the antenna's radiation pattern, feedpoint impedance, and its inherent front-to-back ratio, which is often superior to a standard two-element Yagi. Practical considerations for element spacing and material choices are also addressed, alongside a visual representation of the antenna's physical layout. Performance data presented includes a comparison showing the Moxon rectangle's **2.5 dB gain** over a half-wave dipole and a front-to-back ratio of **20 dB**. The resource also touches upon the antenna's relatively wide bandwidth for a two-element beam and its suitability for portable operations due to its compact footprint. It offers insights into optimizing the design for specific operating conditions and discusses the advantages of its lower take-off angle compared to omnidirectional wire antennas, making it effective for DX contacts on the 17-meter band.

A moxon antenna for the 50 MHz build with 19 feet of 14 AWG copper wire, and based on a set of PVC pipes. This is an easy to build project that will give you an efficient directional antenna on 6 meters band with low SWR on more than 1 MHz bandwidth.

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A page dedicated to servicing and building a 10 meter band moxon Antenna

Over 150 pages of content are dedicated to maximizing activity on the 6-meter band, often referred to as the _Magic Band_. The resource details various propagation modes, including sporadic E, F2, and tropospheric ducting, providing insights into their characteristics and how to leverage them for DX contacts. It also covers essential equipment considerations, from transceivers and transverters to specific antenna designs optimized for 50 MHz operation, such as Yagis and Moxon antennas. The eBook presents strategies for participating in 6-meter contests and pursuing awards like _VUCC_, offering practical advice on logging software and operating techniques. It includes discussions on software tools useful for predicting propagation and managing contacts, alongside guidance on finding and utilizing DX maps to identify openings. The author, K5ND, shares his extensive experience to help operators achieve successful 6-meter DXing. Specific sections address the code of practice for 50 MHz operations and provide assistance in locating rare DX opportunities. The content is structured to guide both new and experienced operators through the nuances of the band, from initial setup to advanced operating strategies.

This page describes a comparison study on seven different beam antennas for 40 meters band. Yagi antennas, moxon antennas, mini horse all antennas are described with schema diagram , azimuth plot and SWR F/B Gain diagram