Amateur antennas by band

Radio amateurs have so many bands available to them, it does present a challenge to figure out the antenna situation. If they help, keep them. Radio Activity All Band Amateur Radio Ham Radio Hams Geeks Radios Electronics Hobbies Forward. Thank you for your interest in this question. There are quite a few important factors, such as price, land availability, time of day, etc, which play important factors. Fortify your existing antenna or build your own with high-quality brackets, clamps, tubing and supports from DX Engineering. It is broadbanded for minimum SWR on both bands.

Using wire of light gauge, either 17, 18, right through 22 or 24 gauge, has many problems, not the least of which is its durability. It just makes it a lot easier to follow these instructions. CFW Broad Range Duplexer. A fantastic, and fascinating way of communication, and yet, it was primitive enough to look back on from this date, and say that was one fantastic communications tool. When it is successful, tie a masons line, or even affix the rope you are going to use to the line, and gently roll in your catch over the branches of the tree, and pull it down to the ground. A garden with a perimeter of 80 meters would accommodate a full wave loop for the 80 metre band and would work up to 10 metres.

If your equipment is clean, then it's up to the other party to take action to prevent them from getting on the ham band. The 5K Double Bazooka is the best you can get. Diagram from the excellent article by W5SDC http: RS Heavy-Duty Lip Mount. A high quality End Fed Zepp style antenna: