I need some help deciding on an antenna. I have had several thoughts from an off center dipole to a single 20 meter dipole but hanging it properly...
Amateur radio operators tend to use the NEC-calculated far-field analysis almost exclusively. However the far field as defined in antenna...
A rather popular concept in amateur radio is that the physical lengths* of buried radials used with a vertical monopole need not be any longer...
Hi everyone. I just purchase a hustler 5btv. I want to take it up to field day but I want to put some radials on it first. I was hoping someone...
A movie about the reconstruction of my antenna installation for short waves. [MEDIA]
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] After our unsuccessful but very funny experiment using a drone-based vertical antenna, my friends and I did some research and...
For discussion: Posts have been made on various boards to the effect that the elevation pattern of a vertical monopole requires reflections from...
Hams are mostly interested in the space wave radiated by an antenna system. The NEC4.2 plots below show how the space wave and ground wave fields...
I plan on setting up s 40 meter antenna. My shack is in an all metal steel barn. How far from the barn must the vertical be? Thank you kindly.
I'm looking at verticals for 80 thru 10 (6 would be a plus). A ground radial system is not an option at my QTH. Planning on mounting on a 30-40...
Completely redid my install of the Hustler 6BTV and wanted to document it to explain the process to others that might be interested in...
Please join me, N5CFB, & KG5PWA as we field test (more like have fun with!) some portable antenna solutions for Vertical Antennas. Antennas in...
Testing out the Wolf River Coil Silver Bullet 1000 with the MFJ-1979 as a ground mounted vertical antenna. (using 4 radials, 2-16', 2-32') (Any...
My old GAP Challenger finally gave up the ghost after 15 years. May it RIP, it was very good to me over that time! For a number of reasons I...
Hello All, Getting back into Ham Radio, I set up a Solarcon IMAX 2000 vertical antenna. I mounted it on a 14 foot mast, about 24 feet from my...
With my 2m/70cm antenna successfully in place, I'm turning my attention to putting up a vertical in my back yard, seeing that my house is only a...
I have a very small lot with no trees. I have explored many dipoles and just don't have room for proper installation. I have seen these two...
I want to put up a 40 meter vertical. This vertical would be 10 meters long. What if I were to put latching relays at 5 meters, 4.25 meters, 3.75...
Recently, I have gotten back into Amateur Radio and need help with installing an antenna. I have made a few attempts at installing an antenna...
I haven't used my radio in a while, and just getting back into it. Since then, I have bought a house that was built in the late 70's and has...
