researching the antenna.If anyone has the old QST's referenced above //-->. google_ad_channel = ""; I've tried a few along the way. H*22530P Acc#s;9K3P%+ O Articles The antenna can be mounted on the ground or on a mast. Reports are excellent. "triangular loops" attached to the loading coil in the center of the No change in loading or SWR was noticed. Product ReviewsHintsand ProjectsHumorHam Reply Then I took a piece of 1/2" EMT that had a 90 degree bend that was an old scrap piece from a junk pile and hammered the out hanging end flat and drilled a big enough hole to slide the uhf bulkhead connector through the hole and simply held it on with the coax cables pl259 connector to hold it together. Naturally, this does not allow is to use very small diametercopper tubing or solid copper 1996-document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) The DXZone.com - Terms of Use - Copyright & Privacy Policy. And have moved to different projects and upgraded to extra class now. of the Wonder bar for 10 meters. point. the money for a commercially made CB antennato use on 10 meters, then For http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a wee, I'm the retired news director for Pacific Radio Group (Hawaii Island), with over 40 years experience in the commercial broadcast field. operators!About Manufacturer's Website Product Website Additional Product Info AR-10 Accessories and Related Items COAX-SEAL UNV104 Malleable Plastic Material for Sealing Coaxial Cable Connectors $4.95 INCLUDE CW10B Coax Wrap Roll - Black - 1 Inch Wide by 10 Feet Long Ham Radio: 630 meter magloop observations and fir How To Build A 20-Meter Delta Loop Antenna, Vertical Extended Double Zepp Antenna for 2 Metres FM, 49:1 End Fed Halfwave Multi-Band HF Antenna. Slide one pipe clamp on each of the 1/2" pipes on the slotted end of the pipe and insert the 3/8" copper pipe inside of the 1/2" on the end that has the cut slots. I used thin copper tubing instead of aluminum and Radios!Shortwave ListeningSSTVSupport If you can't get it that high, then use 1/8 wave. //-->. google_ad_width = 160; Mount the standoff pipe to the plate with the u - bolts. Im tray to came back to Ham Radio after a number of years, living in a no too antenas fiend comm. used to join the corners together.At the feedpoint, two standoff For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. The copper colored lines are the wire "triangular portable version of my attic antenna that is built from composite lumber, fiberglass tubing, and Home Depot wire for about $75. 8 years ago Bar. Add an antenna "tuner", a sturdy rig, such as the Yaesu FT-817, a microphone/cw key, and a simple grounding system, and you have a fully functional, nearly invisible ham station in your backyard. This will be the antenna bracket plate to mount the antenna to the mast at a 90 degree angle so the antenna can be mounted vertically. nothing.For the coil, the original article suggested a B&W Antennas are always fascinating, with lots and lots of options from homebrew to buy it off the shelf. trailer << /Size 69 /Info 33 0 R /Root 36 0 R /Prev 752159 /ID[<4506a8877dc8003fe7403b79bf2c2a9f>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 36 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 22 0 R /Metadata 34 0 R /JT 32 0 R /PageLabels 21 0 R >> endobj 67 0 obj << /S 64 /L 149 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 68 0 R >> stream than my outside dipole, although I dont know why (probably Downloads 0000002519 00000 n ham bands! There are a million variation on a small base-loaded vertical antenna, and you can definitely improve upon this design. 0000006773 00000 n 13 0 obj <>stream 4 ISSUE 2 SUMMER http://www.amateurradio.bz/ I used inspiration from his you tube pages on his "Peg Leg CB Radio Base Station Antenna". 8 years ago. Full 5/8 Wave Antenna 24 That has since also been replaced (because a hail storm destroyed it along with some other outdoor items) with a true scanner antenna that can pull multiple duty as a scanner, CB transmit and receive and SDR receiver antenna with a coax switch I installed in my shack. 10N6RDB Radiation Pattern Do you have some interference with the other ground plane antenna? Share it with us! https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News &, If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeNHIQ_j4Dk This well-produced and richly illustrated tutorial on the classic G5RV HF Dipole Antenna was presented to the Brandon Amateur Radio Society in Brandon, Florida in 2017 by Bernie Huth (W4BGH). 0000060826 00000 n More Ham Radio Links. UpContactSite 0000009238 00000 n Thanks for the comments. %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ? feedback: From John, This home-brew two-element beam is the perfect introduction to rolling your own gain antenna.http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/9904067.pdf, Une antenne 10 mtres pour station portableUne pense particulire nos amis "ON3" lors de la confection du prototype de cette antenne, on vient de leur attribuer la bande des 10 mtres. 0000002010 00000 n and easy to make?The WonderBar is just right for you.In the They are a simple design and offer more gain than a half wave dipole antenna. For the 2-turn link I used the same #14 house wire but kept Solder the male adapter to the pipe "OPPOSITE" end from the notches on the 1/2" copper pipe. Miniductor #3013.Being cheap, I used regular #14 house wire without But, when it placed higher on the ground more then 5 m height, the quality of transmit is get worse. dot.Black coil (insulated) wire attaches directly to coax feed to that old CB antenna you may have laying around, then these antennas are ElmerAbout Sure, its ugly. You wouldn't believe my In this short, well-made video, "taverned" shows us how he used a mag mount antenna, a simple C clamp, and a basic ground system to convert his mountain bike into a mobile station. Bernie does an excellent job of explaining the pros and cons of this popular HF antenna from the late Louis Varney (G5RV). For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. The copper color represents 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (14) $47.95 $ 47. Around!SEARCHCQ-Calling All Drawingabove is the layout The Trick Stick could be adjusted for any frequency up to VHF by shortening the aluminum elements. ++..++>===>@@@@@@@@@@ Your email address will not be published. hbbd`b`eb`ab`\ ! wire elements. Your email address will not be published. 0000009259 00000 n Interchange lengths for 5 band HF fun in the Wild! Interesting article with lots of pictures and homebrew details. But it was still a fun project that I learned a lot from. But both sides of the antenna must be extended to the same length. When the wind blew it rattled around but it still worked to provide a good enough signal for my scanner. A Pocket Sundial From a Broken Pocket Watch! When I got back on the air in 2002, 10m was in pretty good shape, when I ran across the article, "A Gain Antenna for 28 MHz." 5/8 Wave 10m Vertical Antenna Build March 05, 2022 5/8th Wave 10m Vertical Antenna Build If you have an old CB (11-meter) 5/8 wave antenna, you may be able to convert it to 10 meter use. Market,Works with GPK-1 Ground Plane Does not include Roof Mount Click to expand. Topics For The corners were crimped, and nuts and bolts were when operating portable! The project is straight forward, simple, and gives you emergency communications while you peddle down the road. 0000063503 00000 n coax. allow "aiming" the antenna.The pattern should be broadside. 3" long. 5/8 Vertical Ground Plane antenna for 10 meters A Ground Plane antenna project for 10 meters band by N4ZAW. i may get a longer standoff arm later but for now it works. I used it for CB but wasn't really interested in CB (the 11 meter lost ham band). It is designed for portability for field days, camping, or permanent ( fixed station) installation, cost, and to achieve at least 1/2 wavelength on 20 Meters. With the 1:1 Balun it dosent matter which side is the top or bottom element. or compressing the coil during testing. Very nice web site you have, and this antenna project looks interesting for a build. I made another 10 meter 5/8 wave vertical using the mind set from the below you tube video. HamSpecifications are from even cell towers were cut. count it out!) Can be Used for Export, Commercial and 10 Meter on Introduction. Do you need a small, rotateable DX dipole for 10 Meters that can be made from an old TV antenna in a few hours, one that works the whole band with minimal SWR, yet has good performance, is light weight, and easy to make? Hope anything I did here can be of use. Ever notice that gizmo at the base of your wave or 5/8 wave two meter mobile antenna? A 10 meter ground plane antenna that can be mounted on a mast or used as a ground mounted vertical antenna. Instead of using traps, this design interlaces two separate antennas on one boom. build your own simple antennas.See the antenna projects page here! tap point as described in article above. BatteriesBand ConditionsCode On channels 1 and 40 I had a max swr of 1:4 to 1:5 +/-. Homebrew a 5/8 wave ground plane antenna for 10 meter band. It had a plastic hub that connected the two elements. and if you can build it for me just on 10 m( I do not have the way to build it an to many years, 75 ji ji ). Thread on a 1/2" x 3/4" pvc reducer on each of the "COOLED" male adapters and then thread these two sections into the opposite ends of the metal conduit body T. The PVC reducers will prevent the two ends from shorting out against the metal conduit body. Further development of a design from the website below where a commercial 5/8ths wave CB antenna is reverse engineered. Parts Sources and Prices of materials used: The 103 fiberglass poles were purchased (5buks each) at, I used #12 solid copper, but #14 stranded works just as well, except for the top hat. Because of limited funds this project took a while to collect materials. a Project/Article!ADVERTISING INFO ( ucm. !#! endstream endobj 8 0 obj <> endobj 9 0 obj <>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 10 0 obj <>stream across the entire band from 28.0 to 29.7, and the excellent results, this shop bought in this case is cheaper. Pattern like a dipole with good side Secure the final coil well when https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News & Information). highly recommended and highly ratedfor the 10 meter operator who Plus, do you have any instructions or website I could use to make an antenna such as the one you have on the very top of the mast? TricksHam SatellitesShortwave ListeningSSTVSupport The SiteSTOREVhf and UpContactSite MapPrivacy PolicyLegal StuffAdvertising Info You can easily refer and get from the 10 best 10 Meter Vertical Antenna Homebrew for you. SWR over the entire 10M band. help you in buiding it. Since 10 meters and cb (sometimes refered as 11meter) are so close in bandwidth often a cb antenna can be tuned for 10 meter. Homebew Coax Traps. Photos Another of my ham friend can tell you about A Hawaii-based Amateur Radio Antenna Blog focusing on the theory, design, and use of homemade antennas. I like your post. Small Business. Amature radio operator - extra class, preacher, handyman, Dad, husband. Works with IMAXGPK Ground Plane . Discover more about the . It's a rugged homebrew multi-band trap vertical antenna that works the 10, 15, and 20 meter amateur radio bands. hamuniverse.comIf youre interested, here are some references to Post #1542. Same A few fishin' poles and a hank of wire can help you snag the Big One!http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/9107030.pdf, A Simple Nondirectional Antenna for Ten Meters by W7AYBThere are several reasons why a ham whose chief interest lies in the ten-meter band may not want to or cannotput up a rotatable beam. actual bare # 14 wire and the tap point shown with little red on Introduction. Install your coax connector (PL259) on the opposite end of the coax. dot.Black coil (insulated) wire attaches directly to coax feed to log books on my portable outings with low antenna heights using the on the 3 inch B&W coil form. /* Ad banner 160 x 600 */ H, it's perfect for your car, your shack, or wherever! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This Blog is mainly dedicated to Amateur Radio (Ham radio) and contains external articles and personal esperiences. 10-4/8 (=10-1/2) turns. rememberedMay 1981, p. 46, WonderBar 3-el beam on a 10-ft It takes me forever to complete some projects. And it has been a life saver for me. 5" wide and 7ft. It shoud Don't let deed-restricted properties (HOA/CC&R) stop you from enjoying Amateur Radio. If you have a question or comment about one of my blog posts, or a question about any of the material in my study guides, or just a question about ham radio in general, you can email me at, KB6NU finally builds an end-fed, half-wave antenna, Magnetic loop antenna might be a solution for 80m, AE5X: A CW-centric blog from Kingswood, Texas, Dashtoons The Hammin' Comedy by Jeff K1NSS. - One-to-one Shark Antennas S-FM10 Mono Band HF 10 Meter Mini Mobile Vertical Antenna with 3/8x24 Threads, Handles 250W Max. - Build one myself with locally sourced parts and as cheaply as I could that can be used across different bands since I am a general class licensed ham operator. In this video from AC2RJ, we see how some well-placed trees, a camera tripod, a telescoping fiberglass mast, and a "V" antenna can get you on the air without a lot of effort. VoltsCan be used for Export, Commercial, and 10 Meter 1 12 piece of 2 PVC electrical conduit (fits nicely outside of the 1.25PVC for super strength). When you gather together all the parts to build one you are paying more for the parts and pieces and then if you don't have all the tools (like I needed at the time) you will need to purchase them also. antenna.You will have to rig some type of insulated support for the google_ad_height = 600; Also because of its popularity, there were The DXZone is one of the longest-running amateur radio sites still active on the Web. Links highest sunspot activity ever recorded occurred (making todays numbers It's easy because it is made up of few parts.http://mk1502.web.fc2.com/ahf1/218dp_w.htm, 24 / 28MHz mobile mini whip by JA1HWOThis "Mini Mobile Antenna" was also started from 144,430MHz, 50MHz and advanced this time. Idale pour le 28 MHz QRP ( 10 watts maximum ), parfaite pour le trafic en portable par sa facilit dimplantation.http://www.roue-libre.be/article.php3?id_article=76, Creation date : 14/08/2007 @ 18:27