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− | No doubt about it, without a good antenna, no matter how good the receiver, you will not hear much of anything. These links should help even a newcomer feel comfortable about selecting and installing a HF antenna. There's several technical links for the experimenters in us, along with several commercial retailers. | + | No doubt about it, without a good antenna, no matter how good the receiver, you will not hear much of anything. These links should help even a newcomer feel comfortable about selecting and installing a HF antenna. There's several technical links for the experimenters in us, along with several commercial retailers. For loop antennas - both receive only and transmit-capable - please see our [[Loops]] article. |
If you're a newcomer or old hat, or anywhere in between, when installing antennas, '''Safety First'''.<br> Make this [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/antsafety.html link] a must read. Don't become a statistic! | If you're a newcomer or old hat, or anywhere in between, when installing antennas, '''Safety First'''.<br> Make this [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/antsafety.html link] a must read. Don't become a statistic! | ||
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− | == | + | ==Receive Applications== |
− | ===Active Antennas ( | + | ===Active Antennas === |
+ | * [[Active Antennas KB6RWX]] | ||
+ | * [https://www.ebay.com/itm/152222146976 Mini Active Whip Antenna for handhelds] (via eBay) | ||
+ | * [https://www.jbe.nl/downloads/3593/RF%20Systems%20catalogus.pdf RF Systems Antennas and Accessories] via Jacobs Breda Electronics, the Netherlands. PDF document | ||
+ | ====Indoor Active Antennas==== | ||
* [http://www.grahn-spezialantennen.de/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2NVfLyVdvMEQK5Ha87bb6ZHyxETwuGwoklFIh_Ai8i1gYNMBPa2QW7EDo Grahn GS5 Active Antennas] (in German) | * [http://www.grahn-spezialantennen.de/index.html?fbclid=IwAR2NVfLyVdvMEQK5Ha87bb6ZHyxETwuGwoklFIh_Ai8i1gYNMBPa2QW7EDo Grahn GS5 Active Antennas] (in German) | ||
* [https://mfjenterprises.com/collections/antenna/products/mfj-1020c MFJ 1020C] | * [https://mfjenterprises.com/collections/antenna/products/mfj-1020c MFJ 1020C] | ||
− | * [http://www.palstar.com/en/la30/ Palstar LA-30 | + | * [http://www.palstar.com/en/la30/ Palstar LA-30] |
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− | + | ====Outdoor Active Antennas==== | |
− | ===Active Antennas | ||
* [https://www.bonito.net/hamradio/en/category/products/antennas/ Bonito Antennas page] | * [https://www.bonito.net/hamradio/en/category/products/antennas/ Bonito Antennas page] | ||
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**[https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/wideant.html NTi Wideband Antennas (via Universal Radio)] | **[https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/wideant.html NTi Wideband Antennas (via Universal Radio)] | ||
* [http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/active_antenna.html Cross Country Wireless HF Active Antenna] | * [http://www.crosscountrywireless.net/active_antenna.html Cross Country Wireless HF Active Antenna] | ||
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**[https://swling.com/blog/2020/10/how-to-properly-install-a-mini-whip-antenna-in-an-noisy-urban-environment/ How to Properly Install a Mini whip in an noisy urban environment] via SWLing.com | **[https://swling.com/blog/2020/10/how-to-properly-install-a-mini-whip-antenna-in-an-noisy-urban-environment/ How to Properly Install a Mini whip in an noisy urban environment] via SWLing.com | ||
** [http://ve7sl.blogspot.com/search/label/PA0RDT VE7SL -PA0RDT E Probe Antenna - Blog Notes] | ** [http://ve7sl.blogspot.com/search/label/PA0RDT VE7SL -PA0RDT E Probe Antenna - Blog Notes] | ||
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− | + | ====SWLing.com Artcles==== | |
* [http://swling.com/blog/2017/04/the-bonito-boni-whip-goes-from-strength-to-strength-hardcore-dxing-in-compact-package/ Bonito Boni Whip review] | * [http://swling.com/blog/2017/04/the-bonito-boni-whip-goes-from-strength-to-strength-hardcore-dxing-in-compact-package/ Bonito Boni Whip review] | ||
* [https://swling.com/blog/2017/06/travelling-and-dxing-with-the-bonito-megactive-ma305-antenna/ Traveling and DXing with the Bonito MegActive MA305 Antenna] | * [https://swling.com/blog/2017/06/travelling-and-dxing-with-the-bonito-megactive-ma305-antenna/ Traveling and DXing with the Bonito MegActive MA305 Antenna] | ||
* [https://swling.com/blog/2018/05/new-antenna-from-bonito-the-megadipole-md300dx-wideband-active-dipole/ New antenna from Bonito: The MegaDipole MD300DX wideband active dipole] | * [https://swling.com/blog/2018/05/new-antenna-from-bonito-the-megadipole-md300dx-wideband-active-dipole/ New antenna from Bonito: The MegaDipole MD300DX wideband active dipole] | ||
* [https://swling.com/blog/2018/06/test-the-megadipole-md300dx-wideband-active-dipole-via-a-kiwisdr/ Test the MegaDipole MD300DX wideband active dipole via a KiwiSDR] | * [https://swling.com/blog/2018/06/test-the-megadipole-md300dx-wideband-active-dipole-via-a-kiwisdr/ Test the MegaDipole MD300DX wideband active dipole via a KiwiSDR] | ||
+ | ====Other Websites==== | ||
+ | * [http://www.dxer.ca/index.php/our-stuff/29-building-your-own-active-antenna Building your own Active Antenna] via DXer.ca | ||
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+ | ===AMANDX Indexed Articles=== | ||
+ | * AMANDX = Association of Manitoba DXers. Their home page is [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/ here] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/static.html Anti Static Devices] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/bevant.html Beverage Antennas] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/wire.html Choosing Wire for an Antenna] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/dipole.html Dipole Antenna] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/ground.html Grounding System] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/limitant.html Limited Space Antennas] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/longwire.html Longwire Antennas] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/mfj1026.html MFJ 1026 Modifications] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/switch.html Simple Antenna Switch] | ||
+ | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/gwna.html The Great White North Antenna] | ||
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+ | ===Commercial Antennas=== | ||
+ | * [https://www.alphadeltaradio.com/dx-swl-instructions.html Alpha Delta DX-SWL Shortwave Sloper] | ||
+ | * [https://www.unifiedmicro.com/bevflex4x.html BevFlex-4X Receive Antenna System] | ||
+ | ** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=14379 eHam comments on the BevFlex-4X] | ||
+ | * [https://www.gwhip.co.uk/receive-only-antenna G Whip Magnetic Balun Receive Antenna] | ||
+ | ** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=11500 eHam comments on the G Whip Magnetic Balun Receive Antenna] | ||
+ | * [https://www.hyendcompany.nl/antenna/swl_antenna/product/detail/28/SWL_Antenna_0_3_30MHz/single#main HVend .3-30 Mhz SWL antenna] | ||
+ | * [http://www.lowbander.com/ Lowbander.com] | ||
+ | ** Look at the bottom of the page | ||
+ | * [https://tinyurl.com/4ekztvav Palomar Engineers - End Fed Antennas] | ||
+ | * [https://www.jbe.nl/downloads/3593/RF%20Systems%20catalogus.pdf RF Systems Antennas and Accessories] via Jacobs Breda Electronics, the Netherlands. PDF document | ||
+ | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant.html Universal Radio SW/MW Antennas] | ||
+ | * [http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/p3415.html Vibroplex PAR EF-SWL Antenna] | ||
+ | * [https://www.winradio.com/home/antennas.htm WinRadio Antennas] | ||
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+ | ===Homebrew=== | ||
+ | * [[Basic HF Antennas]] | ||
+ | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/special/bromstik.html Broomstick Antenna] | ||
+ | * [http://www.dxing.info/equipment/ewe.dx The EWE in the Garden] | ||
+ | * If you are using a portable and want to add a bit of protection against static electricity, or want to add a crude RF Gain control, see this [[Basic_HF_Antennas#Portables_and_Multi_Band_Handhelds|article]] for a simple project you can build. | ||
+ | * [[The McGyver(tm) special]] | ||
+ | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/ Hard Core DX Antennas Page] - Technical Discussions, Plans, Hidden Antennas and more | ||
+ | * [https://swling.com/blog/2020/12/how-to-build-a-simple-linear-loaded-dipole-for-low-noise-shortwave-radio-listening/ How to Build a Simple Linear Loaded Dipole for low noise SW Listening] via SWLing.com | ||
+ | * [https://swling.com/blog/2021/09/giuseppes-homebrew-tferrite-2-mediumwave-shortwave-antenna/ Giuseppe’s Homebrew “TFerrite 2” Mediumwave & Shortwave Antenna] via SWLing.com | ||
+ | * [https://www.sdrplay.com/antennasuggestions/ SDRPlay Antenna Suggestions] | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMchB-bML98&ab_channel=KevinLoughin Ham Radio - My second HF antenna. A stealth end fed wire for 80 - 10 meters (YouTube)] | ||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsgdcHeP6S0 49:1 End Fed Multiband Antenna (YouTube)] | ||
+ | ===Technical=== | ||
+ | * [http://www.electronics-tutorials.com/antennas/antenna-basics.htm Antenna Basics] | ||
+ | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/wire/beverage/index.html Beverage Antenna] | ||
+ | * [[DIY Antenna Mounting Bracket]] | ||
+ | * Need a coax attachment to feed a fan dipole? Take a look at the [[media:Fandipattach.jpg|Fan Dipole Attachment]] designed by chgomonitor | ||
+ | * [[Grounding Bulkhead with supressors for your scanning station]] | ||
+ | ** Although the above article mentions a scanning station, this applies to HF, too | ||
+ | * [http://www.iw5edi.com/ham-radio/5/grounding-is-key-to-good-reception Grounding is Key to Good Reception (Blog article)] | ||
+ | * [http://www.dxing.com/tnotes.htm Joe Carr's Technical Notes - via DXing.com] | ||
+ | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/feed/magbal2.html Magnetic Longwire Balun - Not really a Balun] | ||
+ | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/feed/magbal1.html Magnetic Longwire Balun - A Con or Not?] | ||
+ | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/antennabook.pdf Monitoring Times - All About Antennas (PDF)] | ||
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− | === | + | * What is [[HAAT]]? |
− | * [https://www. | + | * What is [[ERP]]? |
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− | * | + | ===Verticals=== |
− | * [https:// | + | * [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/wideant/3755.html AOR SA-7000] |
− | * [ | + | ** {{Thread|scanner-receiver-antennas.80|343067-aor-sa7000-wideband-base-station-antenna.html|AOR SA7000 Wideband Base Station Antenna}} |
− | + | ** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=11297 AOR SA7000 comments on eHam] | |
− | * | + | * [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/1026.html Apex Radio 303WA-2] |
− | * | + | ** {{Thread|receive-antennas-below-30mhz.213|236246-apex-radio-303wa-2-antenna.html|Apex Radio 303WA-2 Antenna}} |
− | * [https:// | + | * [https://moonrakeronline.com/x1-hf-vertical-1-50-mhz-trapped-coil-receiving-antenna?___store=default Moonraker X1-HF Vertical] |
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− | ====Array Solutions | + | ==Amateur / Commercial== |
+ | ===Array Solutions=== | ||
* [https://www.arraysolutions.com/antennas Array Solutions Antennas] | * [https://www.arraysolutions.com/antennas Array Solutions Antennas] | ||
**[https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=11399 eHam comments on the AS-SAL-20] | **[https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=11399 eHam comments on the AS-SAL-20] | ||
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* [https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-arah3-1p Active Horizontal Receive Antennas DXE-ARAH3-1P] | * [https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-arah3-1p Active Horizontal Receive Antennas DXE-ARAH3-1P] | ||
**[https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=9516 eHam comments on the DXE-ARAH3-1P] | **[https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=9516 eHam comments on the DXE-ARAH3-1P] | ||
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− | === | + | ===Various Other Distributors=== |
− | + | * [https://www.alphadeltaradio.com/ Alpha Delta Communications] | |
− | * [https://www. | + | * [http://www.balundesigns.com/servlet/StoreFront Balun-Designs.com] |
− | + | * [https://www.bwantennas.com/ Barker and Williamson] | |
− | * [https://www. | + | * [http://hamcall.net/7bandocf.html Buckmaster 7 Band OCF dipole] |
− | * | + | * [https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/mpas-lite Chameleon CHA MPAS Lite] |
− | * [ | + | * [http://www.k1jek.com/ Cobra UltraLite] |
− | + | * [https://www.hyendcompany.nl/ HyEndFed Antennas] | |
− | + | * [https://www.km4mpfsales.com/RADIOS-c63921002 KM4MPF Sales] | |
− | + | * [https://mfjenterprises.com/search?page=3&q=wire+antennas MFJ Wire Antennas and related] | |
− | * [https://www. | + | * [https://myantennas.com/wp/ MyAntennas.com] |
− | * [https://www. | + | * [https://tn07.com/my-go2-antenna My Go2 Antenna (TN07 Engineering)] |
− | + | * [https://palomar-engineers.com/ Palomar Engineers] | |
− | * [ | + | * [http://www.radiowavz.com/ Radiowavz] |
− | * [https:// | + | * [http://www.sgcworld.com/baseantProductPage.html SGC Base Station Antennas] |
− | + | * [http://www.sgcworld.com/whipantProductPage.html SGC Portable, Mobile and Whip Antennas] | |
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.thunderpole.co.uk/amateur-radio-homebase-antennas/se-hf-x80-vertical-hf-antenna.html SE-HF X80 Vertical Antenna] |
− | * [http://www. | + | ** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=12856 eHam comments on X80 Antenna] |
− | + | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamwire.html Universal Radio Amateur Antennas] | |
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* [http://www.eham.net/articles/16597 Attic Antennas --Always Surprise Me (John Schriener Jr. N2LK via EHam)] | * [http://www.eham.net/articles/16597 Attic Antennas --Always Surprise Me (John Schriener Jr. N2LK via EHam)] | ||
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* [http://www.csgnetwork.com/antennae7ycalc.html Amateur 7 Element Yagi calculator] | * [http://www.csgnetwork.com/antennae7ycalc.html Amateur 7 Element Yagi calculator] | ||
+ | * [http://www.qsl.net/w4sat/antenna.htm The Antenna Elmer] | ||
* [http://degood.org/coaxtrap/ An Attic Coaxial Cable Trap Dipole for 10,15,20,30,40 and 80 Meters] | * [http://degood.org/coaxtrap/ An Attic Coaxial Cable Trap Dipole for 10,15,20,30,40 and 80 Meters] | ||
* [http://www.eham.net/articles/16690 Antenna Lessons from Old Timers (EHam article)] | * [http://www.eham.net/articles/16690 Antenna Lessons from Old Timers (EHam article)] | ||
* [https://www.nonstopsystems.com/radio/antennas_home.htm#top-of-page Antenna Projects of Frank N4SPP] | * [https://www.nonstopsystems.com/radio/antennas_home.htm#top-of-page Antenna Projects of Frank N4SPP] | ||
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* [http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page38.html Bobtails and Half Squares] | * [http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page38.html Bobtails and Half Squares] | ||
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y473hOmif-E&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=RonC Broadband Butterfly Terminated Dipole (YouTube video)] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y473hOmif-E&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=RonC Broadband Butterfly Terminated Dipole (YouTube video)] | ||
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Antennas/ DX Zone Antennas Catalog] |
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* [http://www.qsl.net/oe3mzc/hlfewve.htm End Fed Half wave wire] | * [http://www.qsl.net/oe3mzc/hlfewve.htm End Fed Half wave wire] | ||
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* [http://n-lemma.com/calcs/dipole/ Feeding a Folded Dipole] | * [http://n-lemma.com/calcs/dipole/ Feeding a Folded Dipole] | ||
− | + | * [http://hflink.com/antenna/ HFLink ALE Antennas] | |
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* [http://www.pa0fri.com/?fbclid=IwAR3yqWcU-sW_2NASnn1MTpp8iMcM4sJUwcaprAhKy14VGr3_zcahEGTqiqs PA0FRI Technical Information for Hams] | * [http://www.pa0fri.com/?fbclid=IwAR3yqWcU-sW_2NASnn1MTpp8iMcM4sJUwcaprAhKy14VGr3_zcahEGTqiqs PA0FRI Technical Information for Hams] | ||
* [http://www.eham.net/articles/5523 Reinventing the tape dipole] via eHam | * [http://www.eham.net/articles/5523 Reinventing the tape dipole] via eHam | ||
* [http://www.eham.net/articles/25932 Shortened Folded Dipoles] via eHam | * [http://www.eham.net/articles/25932 Shortened Folded Dipoles] via eHam | ||
− | * [http://hamwaves.com/cl-ocfd/index.html Six Band HF Center-Loaded Off | + | * [http://hamwaves.com/cl-ocfd/index.html Six Band HF Center-Loaded Off Ce nter Fed Dipole] |
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* [http://www.johncon.com/john/T2fd/ The Terminated Tilted Folded Dipole (T2FD)] | * [http://www.johncon.com/john/T2fd/ The Terminated Tilted Folded Dipole (T2FD)] | ||
* [http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/antennas/dipole/folded_dipole.php The Folded Dipole Antenna] | * [http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/antennas/dipole/folded_dipole.php The Folded Dipole Antenna] | ||
* [https://www.eham.net/forum/view?id=topic%3D38231.0&fbclid=IwAR2OfcnmZLqVsEGtcdZp6opnsbeGlr3DDqEU2NkB_t_aWP8aih33uGYoRx4 The Snake Antenna (eHam)] | * [https://www.eham.net/forum/view?id=topic%3D38231.0&fbclid=IwAR2OfcnmZLqVsEGtcdZp6opnsbeGlr3DDqEU2NkB_t_aWP8aih33uGYoRx4 The Snake Antenna (eHam)] | ||
− | * [ | + | * [http://w8ji.com/antennas.htm W8JI.Com Antennas Page] |
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− | * [ | + | *Dallas Lankford was an active DXer and writer for many years on topics of antennas, loops, amplifiers and more. His files are linked below - these are all zip files stored on Google Drive so you need something like WinZip or 7-Zip to uncompress them. These articles are generally very technical in nature. |
− | * [ | + | ** [https://tinyurl.com/32vm5ap2 Dallas Lankford File A] |
− | * [ | + | ** [https://tinyurl.com/3zvve45c Dallas Lankford File B] |
− | * [ | + | ** [https://tinyurl.com/3mct7md6 Dallas Lankford File C] |
+ | ** [https://tinyurl.com/288c64d9 Dallas Lankford File D] | ||
− | === | + | ==Books== |
− | + | * [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/bk_ant.html Antenna Books by the ARRL and RSGB] | |
− | + | * [http://www.stealthamateur.com/ Stealth Amateur Radio] | |
− | + | * [https://tinyurl.com/y5k9emcz Stealth Antennas - Amazon Kindle] | |
− | + | * [https://www.dropbox.com/s/mfhd83x22zo10wc/MFJ-3302_Book.pdf?dl=0 73 Dipole and Long Wire Antennas by Ed Noll (PDF)] | |
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==Reviews== | ==Reviews== | ||
* [http://www.dxing.info/equipment/ DXing.Info Equipment Page] | * [http://www.dxing.info/equipment/ DXing.Info Equipment Page] | ||
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+ | ** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-category?id=12 HF Mobile & Accessories] | ||
+ | ** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-category?id=75 HF Portable] | ||
+ | ** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-category?id=13 HF Verticals, Wire, Loop] | ||
+ | ** [https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-category?id=11 HF: Yagi, Quad, Rotary dipole, LPDA] | ||
==Mailing Lists/forums== | ==Mailing Lists/forums== | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/EndFedHalfWaveAntennas/ End Fed Half Wave Antennas (Facebook)] | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/EndFedHalfWaveAntennas/ End Fed Half Wave Antennas (Facebook)] | ||
+ | * [https://www.facebook.com/groups/122528211696742 Real End Fed half Wave Antennas (Facebook)] | ||
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*Return to [[HF Military Communications]] | *Return to [[HF Military Communications]] |
Latest revision as of 15:23, 16 April 2024
No doubt about it, without a good antenna, no matter how good the receiver, you will not hear much of anything. These links should help even a newcomer feel comfortable about selecting and installing a HF antenna. There's several technical links for the experimenters in us, along with several commercial retailers. For loop antennas - both receive only and transmit-capable - please see our Loops article.
If you're a newcomer or old hat, or anywhere in between, when installing antennas, Safety First.
Make this link a must read. Don't become a statistic!
Receive Applications
Active Antennas
- Active Antennas KB6RWX
- Mini Active Whip Antenna for handhelds (via eBay)
- RF Systems Antennas and Accessories via Jacobs Breda Electronics, the Netherlands. PDF document
Indoor Active Antennas
- Grahn GS5 Active Antennas (in German)
- MFJ 1020C
- Palstar LA-30
Outdoor Active Antennas
- Bonito Antennas page
- Cross Country Wireless HF Active Antenna
- Dressler Active Antennas sold by Broadband Power Technology
- MFJ 1024
- Pacific Antenna Active Antenna kit
- RF Systems DX-1 Pro Active Antenna
- PA0RDT Mini Whip clones (Amazon)
SWLing.com Artcles
- Bonito Boni Whip review
- Traveling and DXing with the Bonito MegActive MA305 Antenna
- New antenna from Bonito: The MegaDipole MD300DX wideband active dipole
- Test the MegaDipole MD300DX wideband active dipole via a KiwiSDR
Other Websites
- Building your own Active Antenna via DXer.ca
AMANDX Indexed Articles
- AMANDX = Association of Manitoba DXers. Their home page is here
Commercial Antennas
- Alpha Delta DX-SWL Shortwave Sloper
- BevFlex-4X Receive Antenna System
- G Whip Magnetic Balun Receive Antenna
- HVend .3-30 Mhz SWL antenna
- Lowbander.com
- Look at the bottom of the page
- Palomar Engineers - End Fed Antennas
- RF Systems Antennas and Accessories via Jacobs Breda Electronics, the Netherlands. PDF document
- Universal Radio SW/MW Antennas
- Vibroplex PAR EF-SWL Antenna
- WinRadio Antennas
Homebrew
- Basic HF Antennas
- Broomstick Antenna
- The EWE in the Garden
- If you are using a portable and want to add a bit of protection against static electricity, or want to add a crude RF Gain control, see this article for a simple project you can build.
- The McGyver(tm) special
- Hard Core DX Antennas Page - Technical Discussions, Plans, Hidden Antennas and more
- How to Build a Simple Linear Loaded Dipole for low noise SW Listening via SWLing.com
- Giuseppe’s Homebrew “TFerrite 2” Mediumwave & Shortwave Antenna via SWLing.com
- SDRPlay Antenna Suggestions
- Ham Radio - My second HF antenna. A stealth end fed wire for 80 - 10 meters (YouTube)
- 49:1 End Fed Multiband Antenna (YouTube)
Technical
- Antenna Basics
- Beverage Antenna
- DIY Antenna Mounting Bracket
- Need a coax attachment to feed a fan dipole? Take a look at the Fan Dipole Attachment designed by chgomonitor
- Grounding Bulkhead with supressors for your scanning station
- Although the above article mentions a scanning station, this applies to HF, too
- Grounding is Key to Good Reception (Blog article)
- Joe Carr's Technical Notes - via DXing.com
- Magnetic Longwire Balun - Not really a Balun
- Magnetic Longwire Balun - A Con or Not?
- Monitoring Times - All About Antennas (PDF)
- Terminology
Verticals
Amateur / Commercial
Array Solutions
DX Engineering Products
- Active Horizontal Receive Antennas DXE-ARAH3-1P
- Active Vertical Receive Antennas DXE-ARAV3-1P
- ARAV3-4P Active Vertical Receive Antenna Packages DXE-ARAV3-4P
- DX Engineering ARAV4-2P Active Antennas
- Reversible Beverage Systems DXE-RBSA-1P
- Eight Circle Complete Array Systems DXE-RCA8C-SYS-4S
- Receive Four Square Array Systems
- YCCC Receive Vertical Array Kits and Kit Packages DXE-YCCC-9CRCL
Various Other Distributors
- Alpha Delta Communications
- Balun-Designs.com
- Barker and Williamson
- Buckmaster 7 Band OCF dipole
- Chameleon CHA MPAS Lite
- Cobra UltraLite
- HyEndFed Antennas
- KM4MPF Sales
- MFJ Wire Antennas and related
- MyAntennas.com
- My Go2 Antenna (TN07 Engineering)
- Palomar Engineers
- Radiowavz
- SGC Base Station Antennas
- SGC Portable, Mobile and Whip Antennas
- SE-HF X80 Vertical Antenna
- Universal Radio Amateur Antennas
Technical and construction topics
- Attic Antennas --Always Surprise Me (John Schriener Jr. N2LK via EHam)
- Amateur 7 Element Yagi calculator
- The Antenna Elmer
- An Attic Coaxial Cable Trap Dipole for 10,15,20,30,40 and 80 Meters
- Antenna Lessons from Old Timers (EHam article)
- Antenna Projects of Frank N4SPP
- Bobtails and Half Squares
- Broadband Butterfly Terminated Dipole (YouTube video)
- DX Zone Antennas Catalog
- End Fed Half wave wire
- Feeding a Folded Dipole
- HFLink ALE Antennas
- PA0FRI Technical Information for Hams
- Reinventing the tape dipole via eHam
- Shortened Folded Dipoles via eHam
- Six Band HF Center-Loaded Off Ce nter Fed Dipole
- The Terminated Tilted Folded Dipole (T2FD)
- The Folded Dipole Antenna
- The Snake Antenna (eHam)
- W8JI.Com Antennas Page
- Files
- Dallas Lankford was an active DXer and writer for many years on topics of antennas, loops, amplifiers and more. His files are linked below - these are all zip files stored on Google Drive so you need something like WinZip or 7-Zip to uncompress them. These articles are generally very technical in nature.
Books
- Antenna Books by the ARRL and RSGB
- Stealth Amateur Radio
- Stealth Antennas - Amazon Kindle
- 73 Dipole and Long Wire Antennas by Ed Noll (PDF)
Reviews
- DXing.Info Equipment Page
- EHam Reviews
Mailing Lists/forums
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