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==Commercial Retailers== | ==Commercial Retailers== | ||
; Active Antennas | ; Active Antennas | ||
− | *[http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/2531.html Bonito Boni-Whip (via Universal Radio)] | + | * [https://www.bonito.net/hamradio/en/everything-about-hamradio-swl/ Bonito home page] |
− | **[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://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/2531.html Bonito Boni-Whip (via Universal Radio)] |
+ | **[http://swling.com/blog/2017/04/the-bonito-boni-whip-goes-from-strength-to-strength-hardcore-dxing-in-compact-package/ Bonito Boni Whip review] via SWLing.com | ||
+ | **[https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/wideant.html NTi Wideband Antennas (via Universal Radio)] | ||
+ | **[https://swling.com/blog/2017/06/travelling-and-dxing-with-the-bonito-megactive-ma305-antenna/ Traveling and DXing with the Bonito MegActive MA305 Antenna] via SWLing.com | ||
+ | **[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] via SWLing.com | ||
+ | **[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] via SWLing.com | ||
* [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] | ||
* [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) | ||
− | * [ | + | * [http://www.dxing.info/equipment/dx1pro.dx RF Systems DX-1 Pro Active Antenna] |
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* [http://www.hamradiofun.com/ Ham Radio Fun - Antennas] | * [http://www.hamradiofun.com/ Ham Radio Fun - Antennas] | ||
* [https://www.hyendcompany.nl/antenna/swl_antenna/product/detail/28/SWL_Antenna_0_3_30MHz/single#main HVend .3-30 Mhz SWL antenna] | * [https://www.hyendcompany.nl/antenna/swl_antenna/product/detail/28/SWL_Antenna_0_3_30MHz/single#main HVend .3-30 Mhz SWL antenna] | ||
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* [http://www.lowbander.com/ Lowbander.com] | * [http://www.lowbander.com/ Lowbander.com] | ||
** Look at the bottom of the page | ** Look at the bottom of the page | ||
+ | * [https://mfjenterprises.com/search?page=3&q=wire+antennas MFJ Wire Antennas and related] | ||
* [https://myantennas.com/wp/ MyAntennas.com] | * [https://myantennas.com/wp/ MyAntennas.com] | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://palomar-engineers.com/ Palomar Engineers] |
* [http://www.radiowavz.com/ Radiowavz] | * [http://www.radiowavz.com/ Radiowavz] | ||
* [http://www.sgcworld.com/baseantProductPage.html SGC Base Station Antennas] | * [http://www.sgcworld.com/baseantProductPage.html SGC Base Station Antennas] | ||
* [http://www.sgcworld.com/whipantProductPage.html SGC Portable, Mobile and Whip Antennas] | * [http://www.sgcworld.com/whipantProductPage.html SGC Portable, Mobile and Whip Antennas] | ||
− | * [http://www.universal-radio.com Universal Radio] | + | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant.html Universal Radio SW/MW Antennas] |
− | + | * [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamwire.html Universal Radio Amateur Antennas] | |
− | + | * [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/2205.html Vibroplex PAR EF-SWL Antenna] via Universal Radio | |
− | + | ** [http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/d9175.html Vibroplex Announcement - PAR End Fed now made here] | |
+ | * [https://www.winradio.com/home/antennas.htm WinRadio Antennas] | ||
==Homebrew and Technical== | ==Homebrew and Technical== | ||
; Where to start? | ; Where to start? | ||
+ | * What is [[HAAT]]? | ||
+ | * What is [[ERP]]? | ||
* [http://www.electronics-tutorials.com/antennas/antenna-basics.htm Antenna Basics] | * [http://www.electronics-tutorials.com/antennas/antenna-basics.htm Antenna Basics] | ||
* [http://www.hamuniverse.com/shortwaveantenna.html Build a Multiband SW antenna (from the Hamuniverse site)] | * [http://www.hamuniverse.com/shortwaveantenna.html Build a Multiband SW antenna (from the Hamuniverse site)] | ||
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* [[Active Antennas KB6RWX]] | * [[Active Antennas KB6RWX]] | ||
* [http://www.csgnetwork.com/antennae7ycalc.html Amateur 7 Element Yagi calculator] | * [http://www.csgnetwork.com/antennae7ycalc.html Amateur 7 Element Yagi calculator] | ||
+ | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/wire/beverage/index.html Beverage Antenna] | ||
* [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] | ||
* [http://www.balundesigns.com/servlet/StoreFront Balun-Designs.com] | * [http://www.balundesigns.com/servlet/StoreFront Balun-Designs.com] | ||
* [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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* [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/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.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] | ||
+ | * [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 | ||
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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)] | ||
* [http://www.hamuniverse.com/n4jaantennabook.pdf Understanding Antennas for the Non-Technical Ham (PDF)] | * [http://www.hamuniverse.com/n4jaantennabook.pdf Understanding Antennas for the Non-Technical Ham (PDF)] | ||
* [http://www.dxer.ca/index.php/vactrol The Vactrol for MW and LW DXing] | * [http://www.dxer.ca/index.php/vactrol The Vactrol for MW and LW DXing] | ||
* [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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==Indexed Links== | ==Indexed Links== | ||
* [[Basic HF Antennas]] | * [[Basic HF Antennas]] | ||
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* [http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Antennas/ DX Zone Antennas Catalog] | * [http://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Antennas/ DX Zone Antennas Catalog] | ||
* [http://www.qsl.net/w4sat/antenna.htm The Antenna Elmer] | * [http://www.qsl.net/w4sat/antenna.htm The Antenna Elmer] | ||
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** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/mfj1026.html MFJ 1026 Modifications] | ** [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/switch.html Simple Antenna Switch] | ||
− | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/gwna.html The Great White North Antenna] | + | ** [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/gwna.html The Great White North Antenna] |
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==Reviews== | ==Reviews== | ||
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* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/ Shortwave SWL Antenna] | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shortwave-SWL-Antenna/ Shortwave SWL Antenna] | ||
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− | Return to [[HF Military Communications]] | + | *Return to [[HF Military Communications]] |
+ | *Return to [[Shortwave Radiogram Gateway]] | ||
[[Category:HF Antennas]] | [[Category:HF Antennas]] |
Revision as of 16:21, 27 June 2020
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. Warm up those soldering irons and get busy!
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!
Contents
Commercial Retailers
- Active Antennas
- Bonito home page
- Bonito Boni-Whip (via Universal Radio)
- Bonito Boni Whip review via SWLing.com
- NTi Wideband Antennas (via Universal Radio)
- Traveling and DXing with the Bonito MegActive MA305 Antenna via SWLing.com
- New antenna from Bonito: The MegaDipole MD300DX wideband active dipole via SWLing.com
- Test the MegaDipole MD300DX wideband active dipole via a KiwiSDR via SWLing.com
- Cross Country Wireless HF Active Antenna
- Grahn GS5 Active Antennas (in German)
- RF Systems DX-1 Pro Active Antenna
- Other Manufacturers/Suppliers
- Alpha Delta Communications
- Balun-Designs.com
- Barker and Williamson
- Buckmaster 7 Band OCF dipole
- Cobra UltraLite
- Ham Radio Fun - Antennas
- HVend .3-30 Mhz SWL antenna
- Lowbander.com
- Look at the bottom of the page
- MFJ Wire Antennas and related
- MyAntennas.com
- Palomar Engineers
- Radiowavz
- SGC Base Station Antennas
- SGC Portable, Mobile and Whip Antennas
- Universal Radio SW/MW Antennas
- Universal Radio Amateur Antennas
- Vibroplex PAR EF-SWL Antenna via Universal Radio
- WinRadio Antennas
Homebrew and Technical
- Where to start?
- What is HAAT?
- What is ERP?
- Antenna Basics
- Build a Multiband SW antenna (from the Hamuniverse site)
- What about indoors?
- Attic Antennas --Always Surprise Me (John Schriener Jr. N2LK via EHam)
- The Carpet Loop -via Hard Core DX
- The McGyver(tm) special
- Technical and construction topics
- A Waterproof Shielded Housing for Active Short Monopole Antennas (PDF)
- Active Antennas KB6RWX
- Amateur 7 Element Yagi calculator
- Beverage Antenna
- 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
- Balun-Designs.com
- Bobtails and Half Squares
- Complementary Push Pull Amplifiers for Active Antennas (PDF)
- DIY Antenna Mounting Bracket
- End Fed Half wave wire
- Need a coax attachment to feed a fan dipole? Take a look at the Fan Dipole Attachment designed by chgomonitor
- Feeding a Folded Dipole
- 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)
- HFLink ALE Antennas (fan dipoles)
- Joe Carr's Technical Notes - via DXing.com
- Hard Core DX Antennas Page - Technical Discussions, Plans, Hidden Antennas and more
- Magnetic Longwire Balun - Not really a Balun
- Magnetic Longwire Balun - A Con or Not?
- Monitoring Times - All About Antennas
- PA0FRI Technical Information for Hams
- Reinventing the tape dipole via eHam
- Shortened Folded Dipoles via eHam
- Six Band HF Center-Loaded Off Center Fed Dipole
- The Terminated Tilted Folded Dipole (T2FD)
- The Folded Dipole Antenna
- The Snake Antenna (eHam)
- Understanding Antennas for the Non-Technical Ham (PDF)
- The Vactrol for MW and LW DXing
- VE7SL -PA0RDT E Probe Antenna - Blog Notes
Indexed Links
- Basic HF Antennas
- DX Zone Antennas Catalog
- The Antenna Elmer
- The N4UJW Antenna Projects Design Lab
- W8JI.Com Antennas Page
AMANDX Indexed Articles
- AMANDX = Association of Manitoba DXers. Their home page is here
Reviews
Yahoo and other Groups
- Return to Antennas
- Return to HF Military Communications
- Return to Shortwave Radiogram Gateway