Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2422
Reversible 40 Meter Moxon VE3VN The author wants a compact, switchable antenna for 40-meter ham radio. They compare 3 designs: rectangle, short-tipped W6NL, and T-hat. All work well electrically, but...
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K4SWL Antenna Plus K4SWL This project details building a multi-band antenna for park activations. The author constructs a random wire antenna with a 9:1 UnUn for improved performance. Winding the...
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Mini Whip – Active HF Antenna PA3DWC The author investigated electric field antennas and achieved promising results with a shortened active whip antenna (30 cm). The findings suggest that at LF,...
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Vertical Windom Antenna Project CT1DDW This DIY vertical multi-band Windom antenna offers a practical and effective solution for amateur radio enthusiasts seeking a versatile and compact antenna for...
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Radio Reflection Detection website G7IZU Welcome to the G7IZU Radio Reflection Detection website. This site provides also Live Solar Events, and propagation map Unlocking the 2-Meter Band: Essential...
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Build Your Own Multiband Antenna (EFHW) PA3HHO This article dives into a budget-friendly, DIY antenna option – the multiband half wave end-fed antenna (HWEF). Forget expensive radials; this design...
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WSJTX-Controller-v2 WM8Q WSJTX-Controller-v2 is an advanced tool that enhances the WSJT-X amateur radio program by automating tasks such as call management, DX station prioritization, and optimized...
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AntennaCompare WM8Q Compare the efficiency of two HF (or VHF) antennas by simultaneously transmitting FT8 on nearly the same frequency and analyzing PSKReporter SNR data. Determine the effectiveness...
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Field Day antenna length table Practical Antennas The article offers practical guidance for setting up Field Day antennas, emphasizing the unpredictability and need for quick adaptations. It provides...
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80-160 Meter Antenna For Small Garden PA1M Building an 80-160 meter antenna in a small garden (9m x 14m) involves creative solutions due to space constraints. This project outlines the construction of...
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Colossus Air Cannon Antenna Launcher WT8WV This article describes a fun winter project:building an air cannon antenna launcher for ham radio use. The author and friends previously used a slingshot,...
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A Miniature VSWR Meter for QRP VK3DIP Paul McMahon presents a compact VSWR meter designed for QRP portable use, ideal for SOTA operations with rigs like the FT817. The device, constructed from readily...
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A Shortened 20 thru 40 Meter Vertical for POTA WB8ERJ A vertical antenna project for POTA operations. This shortened antenna is aimed to work from 20 to 40 meter band implementing a loading coil, with...
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Homebrew Satellite Antenna Elevation System VK4GHZ This Satellite Antenna Elevation System project involves mounting horizontally polarized Yagi antennas on a fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP)...
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Shortened 40m Rotary Dipole Antenna PA1M A rotatable 40-meter dipole antenna designed and constructed to fit within backyard constraints. The project utilized two fishing poles attached to a...
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Constructing a Lindenblad Antenna for Receiving Weather Satellite Signals F1AGW The article describes the construction of a Lindenblad antenna, which is well-suited for receiving signals from...
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Affordable DIY AZ/EL Antenna Rotator: A Practical Guide tysonpower Tysonpower details a DIY AZ/EL antenna rotator project designed for under €150, inspired by the Satnogs Tracker. Constructed with...
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How does an Antenna work? – Video Lesics The video delves into the fascinating science behind antennas, which are crucial for receiving and transmitting electromagnetic waves. It explains how antennas...
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Lightning Protection of an Amateur Radio Station SV1DPI Ham radio enthusiasts must prioritize lightning protection for their stations and homes to mitigate the risks associated with lightning strikes....
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3 Bands Vertical Antenna for WARC bands DL2KQ This article describes the construction of a three-band vertical antenna for the WARC bands (10, 18, and 24.9 MHz). Unlike a previous design using thin...
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