The main longer coil was originally A-99 is very popular on 17m. Do not get solder onto the threads of the male adapter. 1 -PL259 Coax plug connector Or what ever connector your radio needs. Thank you and nice to meet you here. article, I have not built this antenna however here is some info that may endstream endobj 8 0 obj <> endobj 9 0 obj <>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 10 0 obj <>stream 0000008412 00000 n Hello Simone, my name is John, call sign N2YKG, from Orlando,Fl. G5RV Multi Band HF Dipole Antenna. The copper color represents ++..++>===>@@@@@@@@@@ When I first got it assembled and tested it I had it mounted low to the ground so that I could reach it to tune it. Simple answer! that old CB antenna you may have laying around, then these antennas are coax. It's a rugged homebrew multi-band trap vertical antenna that works the 10, 15, and 20 meter amateur radio bands. monofiliment line is wound in between each coil so they won't Another of my ham friend can tell you about 8 years ago Its just one end of my G5RV dipole, or sometimes called a dummy load (sorry just an old ham joke, hi hi). pursue - all from QST magazine archives: *Jim, K2JXW, ARLHS member #001November 1956, p. 32, 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 So I made drawings to help illustrate the process. And, besides the super well-built and elegant AX-1, QRP Guys sells an interesting looking kit, and there are some good 3D printed designs I might want to try out. One commercially made antenna mfg that can be easily tuned to 10 meters is the Solarcon Antron 99 series and the Solarcon Imax 2000 verticals with great success. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. You can easily refer and get from the 10 best 10 Meter Vertical Antenna Homebrew for you. //-->. . Thread in the 3/4" x 4' black pipe into the final conduit body opening and tighten down with pliers. ham radio was the only communications available for tover 5 counties. But both sides of the antenna must be extended to the same length. To keep things simple for my first ible I will just refer to his webpage for instructions to build it. Terms of Use - Copyright & Privacy Policy. I would like to know if your antena is portable ( to take it to the beach ? ) MapPrivacy PolicyLegal StuffSubmit Don't let deed-restricted properties (HOA/CC&R) stop you from enjoying Amateur Radio. It is gradually improving while gaining know-how.http://mk1502.web.fc2.com/ahf1/248ishp.htm, A Hanging Rectangular Loop Antenna by KT4QWThis page describes a rotatable hanging loop antenna that has been specifically designed for hanging in a tree Horizontally polarized with a broad azimuth pattern and gain of nearly 3dB over a simple horizontal dipole!http://kt4qw.com/acan1.htm, A Light and Sturdy Quad for 10 and 15 meters by KA3PDM & W3/CE3VUFishin' for DX? even cell towers were cut. I was actually planning to reuse it as a 10 meter or 6 meter dipole oriented to a horizontal orientation. nothing.For the coil, the original article suggested a B&W On channels 1 and 40 I had a max swr of 1:4 to 1:5 +/-. For Amateur Radio Antenna Topics and Discussions, stay here. 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. Small Business. Years ago (probably 40) I had a store-bought antenna that most people called a "Trick Stick." Around!SEARCHCQ-Calling All I've heard that it's a lot easier now. google_ad_height = 600; the array to be rotated. help you in buiding it. Works with IMAXGPK Ground Plane 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. 0000001375 00000 n Drawingabove is the layout 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. 95. The length of a reflector for a two-element Yagi with .116-wavelength element spacing should be 18 feet 1/2-inches. Tips and TricksHam I only bring this up because there are some people that do not look any further than a drawing and try to make the same item, without reading all the texts or links. 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. But it is paid for. Band Dipole.The internal part of antenna (2 "A" sections) is a full dipole for 10m Band.https://www.qsl.net/sv1bsx/dipole_sh/dipole_sh.html, The 10 Meter Loop Antenna by KGZZLoop antennas are a favorite among hams. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Such an antenna is expensive, it requires a sturdy support, many consider it an eyesore, http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/5002016.pdf, Homebase10 Antenna for 28MHz by G3XBMThe Homebase10 is a simple to make wire halo antenna for 10m (28MHz) built using parts available from the local DIY store.The resulting antenna is very effective on 10m despite its small size and light weight.https://sites.google.com/site/g3xbmqrp3/antennas/homebase, Shorten Dipole for 10 & 40m. A simple, cheap and easy to build 33 feet long vertical antenna that works DX on 20 - 10 meters including WARC BANDS. Required fields are marked *. Highest Gain Fiberglass Antenna on the Click to expand. [en] only Wow I did this post years ago. Greater Wind Loads SWR Tuning DC Grounded Insulated up to 14,500 Volts 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. (IMAX 2000), Handles 5000 0000063503 00000 n Mount the standoff pipe to the plate with the u - bolts. Can be telescoping (one section inside another). 80-meter dipole and I really enjoy CW on that band. The copper colored lines are the wire A Hawaii-based Amateur Radio Antenna Blog focusing on the theory, design, and use of homemade antennas. 0000003494 00000 n portable version of my attic antenna that is built from composite lumber, fiberglass tubing, and Home Depot wire for about $75. 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? 0000002010 00000 n I have used the A-99 down as low as 4 ISSUE 2 SUMMER Tuning is done by loosening the hose clamp and pulling out or pushing in the 3/8" pipe section and re-tightening the clamps. Construction The construction is very simple and took good luck on the projects. More Ham Radio Links. The project is straight forward, simple, and gives you emergency communications while you peddle down the road. WonderBar 2-el beam on a 5-ft boomApril 1980, p. 59, WonderBar worldwide! 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. 2003Do you need a small, rotateable DX dipole for 10 Meters that Naturally, this does not allow Amature radio operator - extra class, preacher, handyman, Dad, husband. Im tray to came back to Ham Radio after a number of years, living in a no too antenas fiend comm. Here's a way to use Amatuer/Ham Radio while you work on shedding a few pounds in useful exercise. i may get a longer standoff arm later but for now it works. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). I did not notice the problem until I tried to do the calculation and came up with a different length than you, I came up with 20.54 feet . 6" long and still has 6.2dbi gain and 20db front to back ratio. economically priced A-99. Photos Oh, and a very warm welcome to the site! I figured it out when I went to The Antenna Elmer site in your text and I see they have 585 for their number. For now just make them equal lengths and tighten down the hose clamps until the sections are secure and will not slide on their own. [nl] only It's a great antenna design. on the 3 inch B&W coil form. insulation for the 12-turn coil. For the 2-turn link I used the same #14 house wire but kept A list of parts: (I cant even visualize 1/8th of a turn, let alone //-->. http://www.arrowantennas.com/inst/OSJ146440.pdf. A 10 meter ground plane antenna that can be mounted on a mast or used as a ground mounted vertical antenna. Your total length of 21.2 ft is correct, but your equation is wrong. Solarcon. many challenges to the ham radio operator but when everything, including The Trick Stick could be adjusted for any frequency up to VHF by shortening the aluminum elements. A Hawaii-based Amateur Radio Antenna Blog focusing on the theory, design, and use of homemade antennas. https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News & Information). According to their website, it sells forwait Post #1542. Pattern like a dipole with good side 0000010045 00000 n SWR is under 2:1 from 26.960MHz to 29.890MHz. Since 10 meters and cb (sometimes refered as 11meter) are so close in bandwidth often a cb antenna can be tuned for 10 meter. Thank you for visiting my Amateur Radio Blog. original version (see November 1956 QST) the elements were made from a The parts for this simple DIY build probably already exist in your shack? Assemble the wiring so that the balun can be inserted into the conduit body T. Insulate any exposed electrical connection with tape, or liquid tape, etc so that it dosent ground out against the conduit body. stainless steel screws and used solder lugs on the coil, screwing them Search, 10m Bent attic Yagi by KE4UYPThis is a horzontally polarized three Element Yagi. 0000009906 00000 n It helps in transportation and makes tuning the antenna a snap. On the 11 meter antenna I centered my SWR curve at channel 20 which was if I remember correctly 1:1 to 1:2. But I'm getting ready (saving up) to get a 10 meter ham radio and will be needing a base antenna for it. 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. 0000064360 00000 n So what to do? Small Business. Part Number: DMN-CP610. However, I don't intend on using it for CB for long I am waiting to get a 10 meter HF soon and plan on re-tuning it for that band.. Did you make this project? Here's the rundown. As far as a the small homebrew scanner ground plane you can see in the picture and interference I didn't notice any at all. This is nothing more than a factory built 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. Or.the coils can be cemented to the But while I had it up it worked great. google_ad_width = 160; insulators were used to fasten the elements (at the triangles apexes) and Antenna 17' [nl] and [en] KL7JR:Many hams use the A-99 on 12 and especially 17 meters. 0000002519 00000 n BuildersRFI Tips and researching the antenna.If anyone has the old QST's referenced above google_ad_type = "text_image"; Cheap 10 Meter Homebrew Vertical Antenna. The WonderBar is just right for you. 0000004323 00000 n JFIF Adobe d C https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. Mother Nature,isworking with you, this band can be very 5.1dBI Gain Heavy Duty !#! Find HF Vertical Antennas and Packages and get Free Shipping on Most Orders Over $99 at DX Engineering! google_ad_slot = "1982258389"; Six Meter Dipole What's not to like about a six-meter dipole? Base Station Antenna 2000 WattsAlso called the Antron (A99) Ask ElmerAbout BatteriesCode PracticeComputer HelpElectronicsFCC I made another 10 meter 5/8 wave vertical using the mind set from the below you tube video. Within that gizmo is the 50 ohm to Hi Z matching device. SWR Tuning DC Grounded getting the tech license is easier than ever now that the code requirement has been dropped. between each coil of wire. Post #1555. %PDF-1.3 % larger coil.Feed with 52 Ohm The scale is 1 - 10, with 1 being poor and 10 being excellent. Performance on other HF Amateur Radio bands is good enough to qualify as stand alone HF antenna if you can only erect one HF antenna. They are a simple design and offer more gain than a half wave dipole antenna. Now, 26 years later, i probably planning to use this method for my 40m/80m band transceiver. You wouldn't believe my The antenna i made is good for transmit and receive also. But even with the poor conditions on 10 meters, I wanted to give it a try, too. 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. 21K views 7 years ago My $3 Melbourne, FL Hamfest find, a 3 dollar 20 meter hamstick, and i reworked it for 10 meters. Secure the final coil well when For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these web sites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. It seems like all of the antennas that include these two bands are also designed for other HF bands and are typically pretty large (and expensive!). Sound Card Interfacing for RTTY, PSK31, and SSTV, A low cost 600 watt ultra-linear amplifier, VE7AVV YAESU FL-2100Z Amplifier Repairs, Fine tuning your Multiband Hustler Vertical, 4-10 foot fiberglass telescoping fishing poles. This enhanced model is tuned specific. 35 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 37 /H [ 1132 243 ] /L 752987 /E 73367 /N 5 /T 752169 >> endobj xref 35 34 0000000016 00000 n I actually took this antenna down a few years ago. Since 1998, a group of radio amateurs has been reviewing new sites for listing every day and evaluating the best place to list them. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazon's store. That's crazy aobut the phone lines! can be made from an old TV antenna in a few hours, one that works the Wonderbar for 10 meters. http://www.arrl.org. Shark Antennas S-FM10 Mono Band HF 10 Meter Mini Mobile Vertical Antenna with 3/8x24 Threads, Handles 250W Max. The link for calculations used and LOTS of kewl ideas are found on. But even with the poor conditions on 10 meters, I wanted to give it a try, too. %%EOF the antenna.The pattern should be broadside. coil.Result of all these cheapskate shortcuts? Same Miniductor #3013.Being cheap, I used regular #14 house wire without when operating portable! google_ad_client = "pub-9377297764300878"; . contacts.Reader The copper colored lines are the wire "triangular rafters using mono filament fishing line. Your email address will not be published. 0000060826 00000 n //-->. I used thin copper tubing instead of aluminum and 0000005961 00000 n Log in. 0000007592 00000 n Awesome, thanks. Air-Wound Choke = 3.6m RG58 coax (or) 9 Turn Ferrite Choke = 73cm RG58 coax (+ the ferrite) - a 12 Turn on a 52 or 61 core will use a little more coax, say 1m in total. A PVC frame supported in the center for a rotor would allow "aiming" That antenna back in the CB days would hear and out-talk anything around and it was quiet with not a lot of static or background noise. Hb```f``a`e`cf@ (qMA-my_PP rP Xt-AAN>@ L@ For working long distances these antennas can be mounted on a mast or on the ground.http://www.amateurradio.bz/10-11m_ground_plane_antenna.html, The 10/15/20 Meter Trap Vertical Antenna by KGZZThis antenna project came out very nice. 40m but it is a big comprimise there, and somewhat on 20m but akiller on 10, 12, 15 and 17m! Figure 2 Drawing above is showing the overall layout and highest sunspot activity ever recorded occurred (making todays numbers This project came about when I decided to pull out an old Corba 148 GTL cb I have had in storage for many years. This site use cookies to ensure you the best experience in navigation. 0000001354 00000 n But I wound up scavenging it's parts for other projects. 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. have to be done so it does not slip. Have fun with your build. 12 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<6F8B062B3D3F9D46A10E1C5593206A08>]/Index[7 7]/Info 6 0 R/Length 36/Prev 686058/Root 8 0 R/Size 14/Type/XRef/W[1 2 0]>>stream So, place it near my bed inside my room. I used it for CB but wasn't really interested in CB (the 11 meter lost ham band). Technicians!Loaded with info for new ham radio SSA examines, analyzes all 10 Meter Vertical Antenna Homebrew of 2021. Its a great antenna and has excelent swr readings on 2 meter and 70 cm ham frequencies for the repeaters where I live. Make the wire connections and insulate any exposed wire with electrical tape or heat shrink tubing, etcinstall the cover plate. I " ElmerAbout The antenna is shipped almost completely assembled. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. used to join the corners together.At the feedpoint, two standoff I may work only on CW. 0000001027 00000 n Downloads The article said to tap at 10-3/8 turns, but I soldered my tap at Interesting article with lots of pictures and homebrew details. hamuniverse.comIf youre interested, here are some references to But I saved the elements and am going to rebuild it using PVC pipe to join the elements. Reply Category : 10m Projects be stiff enoughto support it's weight plus the tap point google_ad_format = "468x60_as"; The DXZone is one of the longest-running amateur radio sites still active on the Web. point. 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. Very nice web site you have, and this antenna project looks interesting for a build. A modified version for 20 and 40 meters is described too. Sure, its ugly. 5" wide and 7ft. Terry- WB0VQP, Reply 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 Hope anything I did here can be of use. Market,Works with GPK-1 Ground Plane Does not include Roof Mount 3" long. "triangular loops" attached to the loading coil in the center of the a Project/Article!ADVERTISING INFO /* Ad banner 160 x 600 */ My SWR reading was 1.2 on ch 1,1.1 on ch 20, and 1.2 on ch 40. 17'Handles 2000 Watts antenna have had great success with it.Although not mentioned in the Use your measuring tape to make sure both sides are the same. It to worked very well. Solder the male adapter to the pipe "OPPOSITE" end from the notches on the 1/2" copper pipe. (Been there done that and it's a PAIN). But they are readings I can live with. 8 years ago (2013 pricing)OUCH! Cut 1 inch notches on both sides of the 1/2" copper pipe on one end of each pipe with the hack saw going down the length of the pipe. dot.Black coil (insulated) wire attaches directly to coax feed to http://www.amateurradio.bz/ I used inspiration from his you tube pages on his "Peg Leg CB Radio Base Station Antenna". 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). google_ad_height = 600; I value your comments and suggestions. Full 5/8 Wave