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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. Warm up those soldering irons and get busy!
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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. 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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===Active Antennas ===
 
===Active Antennas ===
 
* [[Active Antennas KB6RWX]]
 
* [[Active Antennas KB6RWX]]
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* [https://www.ebay.com/itm/152222146976 Mini Active Whip Antenna for handhelds]  (via eBay)
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* [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====
 
====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)
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====Outdoor Active Antennas====
 
====Outdoor 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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**[http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/sw_ant/2531.html Bonito Boni-Whip (via Universal Radio)]
 
 
**[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====
 
====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]  
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* [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]
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====Other Websites====
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* [http://www.dxer.ca/index.php/our-stuff/29-building-your-own-active-antenna Building your own Active Antenna]  via DXer.ca
  
 
===AMANDX Indexed Articles===
 
===AMANDX Indexed Articles===
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** Look at the bottom of the page
 
** Look at the bottom of the page
 
* [https://tinyurl.com/4ekztvav Palomar Engineers - End Fed Antennas]
 
* [https://tinyurl.com/4ekztvav Palomar Engineers - End Fed Antennas]
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* [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.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]   
 
* [http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/p3415.html Vibroplex PAR EF-SWL Antenna]   
 
* [https://www.winradio.com/home/antennas.htm WinRadio Antennas]
 
* [https://www.winradio.com/home/antennas.htm WinRadio Antennas]
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===Homebrew===
 
===Homebrew===
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* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/nordicdx/antenna/ Hard Core DX Antennas Page] - Technical Discussions, Plans, Hidden Antennas and more
 
* [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/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
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* [https://swling.com/blog/2021/09/giuseppes-homebrew-tferrite-2-mediumwave-shortwave-antenna/ Giuseppe’s Homebrew “TFerrite 2” Mediumwave & Shortwave Antenna] via SWLing.com
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* [https://www.sdrplay.com/antennasuggestions/ SDRPlay Antenna Suggestions]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsgdcHeP6S0 49:1 End Fed Multiband Antenna  (YouTube)]
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsgdcHeP6S0 49:1 End Fed Multiband Antenna  (YouTube)]
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===Technical===
 
===Technical===
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* [https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/wideant/3755.html AOR SA-7000]
 
* [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}}
 
** {{Thread|scanner-receiver-antennas.80|343067-aor-sa7000-wideband-base-station-antenna.html|AOR SA7000 Wideband Base Station Antenna}}
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** [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]
 
* [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}}
 
** {{Thread|receive-antennas-below-30mhz.213|236246-apex-radio-303wa-2-antenna.html|Apex Radio 303WA-2 Antenna}}
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* [https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/mpas-lite Chameleon CHA MPAS Lite]
 
* [https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/mpas-lite Chameleon CHA MPAS Lite]
 
* [http://www.k1jek.com/ Cobra UltraLite]
 
* [http://www.k1jek.com/ Cobra UltraLite]
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* [https://www.hyendcompany.nl/ HyEndFed Antennas]
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* [https://www.km4mpfsales.com/RADIOS-c63921002 KM4MPF Sales]
 
* [https://mfjenterprises.com/search?page=3&q=wire+antennas MFJ Wire Antennas and related]
 
* [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]
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* [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]  
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* [https://www.thunderpole.co.uk/amateur-radio-homebase-antennas/se-hf-x80-vertical-hf-antenna.html SE-HF X80 Vertical Antenna]
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** [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]
 
* [http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamwire.html Universal Radio Amateur Antennas]
  
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* [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://hamwaves.com/cl-ocfd/index.html Six Band HF Center-Loaded Off Center Fed Dipole]
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* [http://hamwaves.com/cl-ocfd/index.html Six Band HF Center-Loaded Off Ce nter Fed Dipole]
 
* [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]
 
* [http://w8ji.com/antennas.htm W8JI.Com Antennas Page]
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; Files
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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.
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** [https://tinyurl.com/32vm5ap2 Dallas Lankford File A]
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** [https://tinyurl.com/3zvve45c Dallas Lankford File B]
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** [https://tinyurl.com/3mct7md6 Dallas Lankford File C]
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** [https://tinyurl.com/288c64d9 Dallas Lankford File D]
  
  
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* [http://www.stealthamateur.com/ Stealth Amateur Radio]
 
* [http://www.stealthamateur.com/ Stealth Amateur Radio]
 
* [https://tinyurl.com/y5k9emcz Stealth Antennas - Amazon Kindle]
 
* [https://tinyurl.com/y5k9emcz Stealth Antennas - Amazon Kindle]
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* [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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==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)]
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* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/122528211696742 Real End Fed half Wave Antennas (Facebook)]
  
 
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Revision as of 15:38, 16 February 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!

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