Flowerpot antenna calculator – the Flower Pot antenna is a relatively simple to build antenna using coaxial cable. I have now built a prototype for 2m VHF and it is working well. The intent is to build further variations for 6m and UHF, with the intent to use these antennae for portable operations.
ZS6BKW multiband antenna – this site by the Albury Wodonga Radio Club clearly describes the ZS6BKW antenna, a true multiband antenna without the need for an Antenna Matching Unit on at least 6 bands. This antenna is proving popular for portable SOTA/Parks operators given its flexibility.
Another ZS6BKW construction guide – I have now built this antenna for portable activities, using 450 ohm open wire feeder. The antenna has proved to be an excellent addition to my portable kit, usually hoisted in the air on a 9 metre squid pole lashed to the nearest fence or pole with octopus straps.
Multiband dipole – Peter, VK6YSF, is a true ham radio experimenter, providing in depth information on his projects, experimentation and test results. Well worth a visit to review this antenna and his other projects.
Coaxial folded dipole – simple homebrew antenna using coaxial cable. They just work.
Terminated Tilted Folded Dipole (T2FD) – Developed in the 1940’s, this wire antenna is shorter in length than a traditional dipole with wideband characteristics. The T2FD will not give you the same gain as a single band, resonant antenna, but it will allow you to cover a broad section of the HF spectrum.
T2FD calculator – Matt M0LMK describes himself as a radio amateur, experimenter and evil genius. Matt has kindly provided an Excel spreadsheet calculator to assist in the construction of a T2FD.
T2FD modelling – Interesting article from L.B.Cebik W4RNL on the website of VE3IPS. Provides a modelling perspective on the T2FD and potential applications, including references to the performance of an antenna tilted or not-tilted.
Wire antenna calculator – Jim, WS6X, provides a handy calculator for the dimensions of a standard flat top dipole, inverted vee, quad loop and equilateral delta loop (in both metres and feet). Great starting point for your wire antenna build prior to tuning in your local environment.
Half-Wave Flower Pot – Compliments of John VK2ZOI, this is a very well presented and easy to understand description of how to build a flower pot antenna.
Flower Pot antenna for 6 metres – Many amateurs do not consider 6m operation for lack of a simple antenna. VK2IDL provides information on a simple 6m flowerpot antenna using coaxial cable and PVC pipe, based on original design work by John, VK2ZOI.
10m Flower Pot antenna – This reference comes from very experienced constructor and portable radio operator Andrew, VK1AD. Why buy a 10m antenna when you can build one with readily available materials?
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