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From DXCC Challenges to Antennas and Coax: A Deep Dive into 50 MHz Antenna Analysis

The article discusses the evolution of amateur radio equipment, emphasizing the importance of antennas and the essential role of the RigExpert “AA-55 Zoom” antenna analyzer….

2 December – Basic modelling and antennas for portable HF by Tim Hier, G5TIM

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Top 5 Homebrewed HF Antennas for Portable Ham Radio Operations

NEW: Thunderpole Tactical and Flexi Antennas For T-X Handheld

Video:YouTube/M0OGY Dave takes a look at two new antennas from Thunderpole designed for use with their excellent T-X handheld.  Links: Flexible antenna: CLICK HERE Telescopic antenna: CLICK…

Top 7 PORTABLE Ham Radio Antennas on Amazon
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Top 7 PORTABLE Ham Radio Antennas on Amazon

My current top 7 choices for portable antennas on Amazon. As an Amazon affiliate, I can earn commissions from qualifying items. Antenna Wideband Desktop Discone…

Horizontal or Vertical Antennas for HF – Which Is Best For You
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Horizontal or Vertical Antennas for HF – Which Is Best For You

You need to know which kind of antenna is best for your particular situation and the bands on which you intends to operate on.Here, Peter…

Impedance and Ham Radio Antennas Explained
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Impedance and Ham Radio Antennas Explained

In this video, we talk about antenna impedance, what it is and how it’s different from resistance. Antenna IS THIS THE ULTIMATE 2M CONTEST ARRAY?…

This is a discussion about price, cost and value of antennas
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This is a discussion about price, cost and value of antennas

Jim W6LG talks about expensive antennas that do not radiate as advertised. That is to say, an expensive antenna that promises superior results may actually…

DX Engineering Acquires Hi-Z Antennas Amateur Radio Products
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DX Engineering Acquires Hi-Z Antennas Amateur Radio Products

DX Engineering has acquired Hi-Z Antennas’ full lineup of HF directive receiving array products for amateur radio operators, ensuring that the company’s devices will continue…

Can Vertical Antennas Be Directional?
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Can Vertical Antennas Be Directional?

Let’s find out if you can make a vertical ham radio antenna directional by aiming the radial or counterpoise wires in different directions. Using the…

Easy Modelling Your First Antenna in 5 Minutes – Vertical Antennas
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Easy Modelling Your First Antenna in 5 Minutes – Vertical Antennas

5-minute video how to download the software and make your first ground mounted vertical – easy. MMANA-GAL is an antenna-analyzing tool based on the moment…

DIAMOND HF MOBILE “CL” SERIES ANTENNAS 
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DIAMOND HF MOBILE “CL” SERIES ANTENNAS 

The Diamond HF Mobile “CL” Series Antennas are a bit special. Centre Loafing is claomed to be superior to base loafing. Peter G3OJV, tests out…

Second Rule of Antennas : Height Matters!
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Second Rule of Antennas : Height Matters!

Sergei, UB4LDT, has some questions having to do with the height of his antenna? But the basic rule is height matters! Antenna DX Engineering Skylark…

Tuning SparkPlug and CAHRtenna Antennas for POTA & SOTA
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Tuning SparkPlug and CAHRtenna Antennas for POTA & SOTA

In this video we tune up the Sparkplug and CAHRtenna antennas. Two great antennas for getting out and playing Portable Ham Radio such as Parks…

Your Favorite HT Radio Antennas Transmit Tested & QuirkQRP ZipTenna!
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Your Favorite HT Radio Antennas Transmit Tested & QuirkQRP ZipTenna!

 HT Radio Antennas Transmit Tested  Antenna All-Band 80-10 Meter End-Fed Half-wave Antennas – MFJ 1982,1984 April 03, 2017 No comments Cover all HF bands with…

Kites for antennas
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Kites for antennas

With the advent of radio, the snake was not forgotten either.In military affairs, a similar method of improving radio communications was used in the early…

What Does This Do? Identifying Strange Antennas
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What Does This Do? Identifying Strange Antennas

What Does This Do? Identifying Strange Antennas Antenna Pro-Loop Antenna Kits – ZMXloop February 01, 2017 No comments Basic HF kit 1M Diameter loop model…

Resonant Frequency of Antennas
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Resonant Frequency of Antennas

“The feedline to an antenna will perform better if the antenna has the same impedance. Jim Heath W6LG uses the RigExpert AA-2000 to measure a…

Baluns VS Antennas : What’s best for What?
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Baluns VS Antennas : What’s best for What?

Wahhab, YI3WHR, is researching some Baluns and is having trouble deciphering what the baluns strengths and capabilities are in comparison to an antenna. So Dave…

Switching Rigs Instead of Antennas
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Switching Rigs Instead of Antennas

George, WG4J, has a alpha delta 4 position switch that he wants to use to switch between his radios instead of the antennas. He asks,…

Signal Stick Super Elastic Antennas | Every HT Needs One
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Signal Stick Super Elastic Antennas | Every HT Needs One

Reviewing the Super Elastic Signal Stick Antenna by SignalStuff Features: Frequency range: Dual band version – 1/4 wave on 2 meter (144-148Mhz) and 3/4 wave…

Hi-Z Antennas – Manufacturers Showcase
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Hi-Z Antennas – Manufacturers Showcase

K7TJR with Hi-Z Antennas! Antenna Four-square eight directions antenna system, with dummy load power indicator and high power May 24, 2019 No comments 4SQ-8DIR antenna…

Superb Antennas – 40m to 13 cm. from The Antennas-Amplifiers Company
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Superb Antennas – 40m to 13 cm. from The Antennas-Amplifiers Company

Peter Waters G3OJV, introduces this superb range of antennas built to a standard, rarely seen in ham radio. The prices are still competitive and the…

Do Lightning Rods make Antennas Impossible?
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Do Lightning Rods make Antennas Impossible?

Joe, AD2AH, has been asked if lightning rods would present a halo and degate the radiation pattern or a Endfed Antenna? He doesn’t think it…

How close can I mount two antennas?
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How close can I mount two antennas?

A viewer asks: “I am running three UHF and four VHF radios. They are all on different frequencies. What would be the minimum spacing for…