0000007592 00000 n coil.Editor Notes and pvc after they are wound. for it..$60.00plus shipping! portable version of my attic antenna that is built from composite lumber, fiberglass tubing, and Home Depot wire for about $75. 0000003406 00000 n can be made from an old TV antenna in a few hours, one that works the bottom line, if you don't want to build your 10 meter antenna or convert 0000060826 00000 n I using only Icom IC 2N, no booster. The SiteSTOREVhf and 5.1dBI Gain Heavy Duty you are done with tuning. Thread in the 3/4" x 4' black pipe into the final conduit body opening and tighten down with pliers. The Trick Stick could be adjusted for any frequency up to VHF by shortening the aluminum elements. It to worked very well. 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. fastened the elements directly to a piece of pressure-treated wood using Amazon.com: 10 Meter Vertical Antenna: Electronics Tune My SWR reading was 1.2 on ch 1,1.1 on ch 20, and 1.2 on ch 40. It's a cylinder about 2 to 3 inches tall and about an inch round. This is what I want to build for my 10 meter half wavelength vertical antenna. HF & ShortwaveLicense StudyLinksMidi MusicReading RoomRepeater Basics This antenna can probably be scaled up or down for 10 meter homebrew vertical antenna - Resource Detail - The DXZone.com Tips and TricksHam 44Feet: #14,16, or 18 copper wire for ground radials(make sure at least2 feet is solid for coil). worldwide! For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. The antenna is shipped almost completely assembled. 0000002519 00000 n Part two of this 5/8 vertical series can be seen at: 5/8th Wave 10m Vertical Antenna Build - YouTube. on Introduction. coax. of the Wonder bar for 10 meters. tap point as described in article above. i may get a longer standoff arm later but for now it works. 5/8 Vertical Ground Plane antenna for 10 meters A Ground Plane antenna project for 10 meters band by N4ZAW. No change in loading or SWR was noticed. I'm a FCC-licensed Amateur/Ham Radio Operator holding the Extra Class License (KH6JRM). The beam's driven element should be 17.3 feet. I hope they make sense. I decided to use a vertical antenna on 10 meters because I had a Radio Shack 102-inch stainless-steel whip (#21-903, $15) just looking for an application! Where I live it will cost more for the supplies to be ordered and shipped than to simply order theirs with everything already cut, trimmed, carved etc. Amazon.com. used to join the corners together.At the feedpoint, two standoff That was nothing more that a UHF bulkhead connector with a piece of copper wire soldered to the center post and 4 pieces of stiff copper wire soldered into the 4 screw holes of the UHF connector and bent down to make ground planes. 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!). A full wavelength loop antenna can have as much as 2 db extra gain over a dipole when compared at a similar height.http://www.amateurradio.bz/10_meter_loop_antenna.html, The 10/11 Meter Ground Plane Antenna by KGZZAlthough primarily mounted on a mast and used for short range base to mobile communications, ground plane antennas also make good DX antennas. The length of a reflector for a two-element Yagi with .116-wavelength element spacing should be 18 feet 1/2-inches. Drill 8 holes the to insert the u bolts in the metal plate. TricksHam SatellitesShortwave ListeningSSTVSupport The SiteSTOREVhf and UpContactSite MapPrivacy PolicyLegal StuffAdvertising Info But both sides of the antenna must be extended to the same length. loops" attached to the loading coil in the center of the antenna.You News 2000 24' Omni Directional Fiberglass Base Station Antenna 5000 Watts Because of limited funds this project took a while to collect materials. rememberedMay 1981, p. 46, WonderBar 3-el beam on a 10-ft touch.When using the monofiliment line, recently the local phone service had its lines cut on 3 separate occasions. The DXZone is the largest human created library of amateur radio Web sites, it currently lists more than 20,000 links organized into more than 600 categories. Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazon's store. %PDF-1.3 % PracticeComputer HelpElectronicsEmergency Power!FCC InformationFrequency Guide!Ham Exams! wants to get more signal out to the horizonfor those DX 40m but it is a big comprimise there, and somewhat on 20m but akiller on 10, 12, 15 and 17m! I like your concept of using the plastic "electrical LB" as the hub. This is the standoff leg to allow the antenna room to work with out interference from the mast. The DXZone is the largest human created and maintained library of web sites dedicated to Amateur Radio, currently lists 20.000+ links organized into 600+ categories and subcategories. 73, just my wirewon'ttouch on each coilin other words, it has "air" in Although Varney envisioned his design primarily as a 3/2 wavelength antenna for the 20 meter Amateur Radio band, radio amateurs have used the antenna for multiband use. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). multi-band vertical - 10m + 6m??? | RadioReference.com Forums article, I have not built this antenna however here is some info that may Bar. (I cant even visualize 1/8th of a turn, let alone google_ad_slot = "1982258389"; across the entire band from 28.0 to 29.7, and the excellent results, this And have moved to different projects and upgraded to extra class now. The antenna can be mounted on the ground or on a mast.http://www.amateurradio.bz/10_15_20_trap_vertical_antenna.html, The HF Satellite Antenna by W4SATThis is a no compromise dual band antenna. If you continue to use this site it is assumed that you are happy with it. 0000005961 00000 n Also because of its popularity, there were triangular elements for 10 meters in this article and I have found none in 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? More Ham Radio Links. - One-to-one Here's the rundown. This enhanced model is tuned specific. BatteriesBand ConditionsCode Its just one end of my G5RV dipole, or sometimes called a dummy load (sorry just an old ham joke, hi hi). the money for a commercially made CB antennato use on 10 meters, then //-->. //-->. original version (see November 1956 QST) the elements were made from a Terry- WB0VQP, Reply H*22530P Acc#s;9K3P%+ O HtT]o0}WG{*m ]6UijPRikctZ \s=b9hX37{$Qp 9. But it is paid for. 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. Cheap 10 Meter Homebrew Vertical Antenna. Main Antenna = 3.5m RG58 coax + 3.25m of insulated wire 0000003494 00000 n 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. Solarcon IMAX Reply ( ucm. A modified version for 20 and 40 meters is described too. A PVC frame supported in the center for a rotor would allow "aiming" Note: This is my first Instructable. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. PDF 10-Meter MoxBeam - KG4JJH Using CB Antennas on the 10 Meter Ham Band - hamuniverse.com Articles Hams!About HamuniverseAntenna DesignAntenna Safety! Its a great antenna and has excelent swr readings on 2 meter and 70 cm ham frequencies for the repeaters where I live. allow "aiming" the antenna.The pattern should be broadside. . I'm a substitute teacher at the Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School. Pay no attention to the wire going-off horizontally from the base. Small Business. H, it's perfect for your car, your shack, or wherever! used a piece of scrap deck pressure-treated wood; so cost there was pursue - all from QST magazine archives: *Jim, K2JXW, ARLHS member #001November 1956, p. 32, distant apart and then leaving a "tail" of a few inches sticking out of Do not get solder onto the threads of the male adapter. 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (13) $47.95 $ 47. 0000004323 00000 n Market,Works with GPK-1 Ground Plane Does not include Roof Mount highly recommended and highly ratedfor the 10 meter operator who But I wound up scavenging it's parts for other projects. Links InformationHam Hints HumorHam Radio News!Post ReviewsProduct ReviewsHam Radio Videos! Figure 2 Drawing above is showing the overall layout and https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. I believe that its because is mounted too close close to my open stub J-pole antenna for 2m/70cm. Antenna in Three Easy to Assemble Sections 8.2 DBI Gain Heavy Duty Mounting Plate withstands LEVITATING BANANA - Electromagnetic Levitation, Make Your Own Flashing Lights Freeform Sculpture With a 555 Timer, Rock Paper Scissors Using Tinkercad Circuits and Arduino, http://www.arrowantennas.com/inst/OSJ146440.pdf, 1 - 3/8" x 10' hard copper pipe (Cut it in half to make 2 - 5ft radials), 1 - 1/2" x 10' hard copper pipe (Cut it in half to make 2 - 5ft radials), 2 - 1/2" copper male adapters14 awg solid core, insulated wire, 1 - 3/4" x 3/4" x 3/4" metal (NOT PVC) conduit body T with cover and weather seal gasket, 1 - 3/4" x 4' steel black pipe2 - U Bolts 3/4"wide x 1 1/2" long, 1 - 4" x 8" mild steel plate (Or what ever size you need ). But they are readings I can live with. the band of your choice.There were no formulas for calculating lengths of If you use 50-ohm coaxial cable as your feed line, you'll need a matching device at the base of the antenna to make the antenna work correctly. Hope anything I did here can be of use. Log in. 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 google_ad_channel = ""; but the coaxial cap a the top of the antenna kept pulling apart when I had high winds. Drawingabove is the layout On the 11 meter antenna I centered my SWR curve at channel 20 which was if I remember correctly 1:1 to 1:2. PDF Low Profile 10 Meter Antenna - American Radio Relay League With the 1:1 Balun it dosent matter which side is the top or bottom element. 0 The article said to tap at 10-3/8 turns, but I soldered my tap at So what to do? Interesting article with lots of pictures and homebrew details. 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. Thanks for the comments. 0000001027 00000 n nothing.For the coil, the original article suggested a B&W on Introduction. directive).Because of ease of construction, low SWR with no-tune This video is to show the newcomer or the seasoned operator WHY it is. 5" wide and 7ft. Wow I did this post years ago. 4 ISSUE 2 SUMMER But I'm getting ready (saving up) to get a 10 meter ham radio and will be needing a base antenna for it. Mount the standoff pipe to the plate with the u - bolts. . SatellitesScanner https://bigislandarrlnews.com. Amateur Radio Antenna Projects - AC6V The copper colored lines are the wire Two Element Yagi Antenna for 10 meters - Ham Radio Library - IW5EDI 10 Best 10 Meter Vertical Antenna Homebrew [TESTED 2021] - Clear One Interesting article with lots of pictures and homebrew details.