Horizontal wire dipole antennas are popular for use on the HF shortwave bands, both for transmitting and shortwave listening. They are usually constructed of two lengths of wire joined …

2025年1月17日 · We dive into the topic of dipole antennas, and how to build one that'll provide the best operating performance for your ham radio station. ... Flat Top: A flat top refers to a type of …

Adding a lightweight rotor under this "Slick Six" six shooter, (say that 10 times really fast), gives you a rotatable dipole on 6 meters! It could also easily be converted to a "Slick Six" 2 element …

2024年12月6日 · We make the case for why using a horizontal dipole antenna in your ham radio station can be a smart move for efficient performance.

A horizontal center-fed dipole is the most efficient antenna form. Bending will reduce efficiency and shorten the radiation length causing the frequency to rise. It therefore is necessary to …

This project shows the 10 meter dipole in the horizontal configuration but may also be installed in the inverted V fashion. Since any dipole is considered a balanced antenna, it should be used …

The classic dipole is also called a balanced antenna because it is "fed" at its exact center. The half-wave ham radio dipole is also the most common antenna used by amateur radio …

2020年10月25日 · A dipole antenna, also called a doublet or dipole aerial, consists of two conductive elements like rods or wires. This antenna type emits a radiation pattern similar to …

The half size G5RV, being a horizontal dipole, tends to pick up less noise from nearby sources. This characteristic is particularly beneficial for operators who enjoy weak signal work or CW …

Each type of HF antenna has its unique strengths and weaknesses. HF vertical antennas are ideal for omnidirectional coverage and DX communication, while HF dipole antennas offer …