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FM Bazooka Antenna
Antenna DIY Guide VHF/UHF

FM Bazooka Antenna for Superior FM Radio Reception (88–108 MHz)

December 27, 2025March 15, 2026G.SelvakumarComment(0)

Build a broadband FM Bazooka (sleeve dipole) antenna for 88–108 MHz with low noise, stable impedance, and excellent wideband FM reception. Ideal for DX listening and clear stereo broadcast signals.

FM Slim-Jim antenna
Antenna DIY VHF/UHF

Slim-Jim Antenna for FM Broadcast Band reception (88–108 MHz)

December 26, 2025April 20, 2026G.SelvakumarComment(0)

Build a Slim-Jim antenna optimized for 88–108 MHz FM broadcast reception. This ¾-wave vertical with integrated matching section delivers omnidirectional coverage, low noise pickup, and improved DX performance over simple dipoles or whips.

Bazooka Coaxial Dipole Antenna Design
Antenna DIY VHF/UHF

Understanding the Bazooka Coaxial Dipole Antenna Design

December 26, 2025April 20, 2026G.SelvakumarComment(0)

The Bazooka coaxial dipole is a broadband antenna using coax cable as both radiator and quarter-wave sleeve balun, naturally matching 50 Ω feedlines. This guide explains its design, operation, dimensions, and VHF/UHF scaling for efficient omnidirectional performance

Stacked 5/8-wave VHF Antenna for 146 MHz
Antenna DIY VHF/UHF

Stacked 5/8-wave VHF Antenna for 146 MHz

December 26, 2025March 15, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Stacked 5/8-wave VHF Antenna for 2-meter band (146 MHz). Learn design theory, dimensions, tuning method, and original YY5RM reference for high gain ham radio

Spectrum Analyzer
radio Reception

ATS Mini Web Interface: Features, Setup & Browser-Based Radio Control

December 25, 2025March 15, 2026adminComment(0)

Explore ATS Mini, the ESP32-based DSP radio, and ats mini web interface . Learn features, spectrum analyzer, memory control, and setup guide.

W5GI Multiband Collinear Antenna
Antenna DIY HF

W5GI Multiband Collinear Antenna: A Proven HF All-Band Wire Antenna

December 24, 2025March 27, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

The W5GI multiband collinear antenna combines wire radiators and coaxial phasing sections to deliver reliable HF coverage from 80–6 m. A tuner-friendly alternative to the G5RV with strong multiband performance and efficient radiation for practical ham radio installations

Simple 1 MHz AM Transmitter Circuit Diagram
Circuits DIY Transmitter

DIY 1 MHz AM Transmitter: A Perfect Weekend Project for Beginners

December 22, 2025March 15, 2026G.SelvakumarComment(0)

Basics of radio frequency by building a simple 1 MHz AM Transmitter. This guide explains the circuit design and secrets of amplitude modulation for hobbyists

Sleeve Dipole Antenna (often referred to as a "J-Pole" variant or a Coaxial Dipole)
Antenna DIY VHF/UHF

Sleeve Dipole Antenna Design Using Coaxial Cable – A Technical Deep Dive

December 22, 2025March 15, 2026G.SelvakumarComment(0)

Master the construction of the high-performance Sleeve Dipole antenna using only coaxial cable. This technical deep-dive explains how the “sleeve” acts as a decoupling balun, providing a clean radiation pattern and low SWR for VHF/UHF and HF applications without external chokes

sbitx ft8
Articles DIY Guide radio SDR Tools

Integrating JTDX with sBitX for Advanced FT8 Operation

December 21, 2025April 17, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Learn how to integrate JTDX with the sBITX SDR transceiver for reliable FT8 digital operation. Step-by-step setup, CAT configuration, and audio interface tips for amateur radio operators

coaxial collinear antenna
Antenna DIY Guide VHF/UHF

Simple High-Gain collinear antenna using coaxial cable

December 19, 2025March 15, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Learn how to build a simple high-gain collinear antenna using coaxial cable for VHF/UHF amateur radio. Low-cost DIY design with improved omnidirectional coverage and better range than a standard vertical

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