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Tag: Portable Antenna

Build the perfect field setup with our portable antenna guides. Explore DIY designs for multiband end-fed antennas, magnetic loops, and lightweight wire setups

J-Pole Antenna Using 300 Ω TV Ribbon Line
Antenna DIY VHF/UHF

J-Pole Antenna Using 300 Ω TV Ribbon Line

January 7, 2026April 8, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

DIY 300 Ω twin-lead J-pole antenna for the 2 m band offering efficient VHF performance, easy coax feed, and portable installation without radials

FBK Sleeve Antenna for VHF/UHF Amateur radio
Antenna DIY VHF/UHF

Building the FBK Sleeve Antenna for VHF/UHF Amateur radio

November 3, 2025March 24, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Build a compact dual-band FBK sleeve antenna for VHF/UHF bands from coax cable. Simple, efficient, and ideal for portable ham radio use.

shortened G5RV antenna is designed for operation across the 14–50 MHz range
Antenna DIY HF QRP radio Reception

Shortened G5RV Antenna – DX Power in a Smaller Package

November 2, 2025February 19, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Shortened G5RV antenna design: a compact multiband HF dipole covering 20m–6m bands with ladder-line matching and 4:1 balun for portable or small-yard installs.

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Compact 40M HF Antennas: Short Dipoles & Short Verticals

October 16, 2025March 27, 2026PrabakaranComment(0)

Explore compact 40 m HF antennas including shortened dipoles and base-loaded verticals for space-limited ham radio setups. Practical designs enable effective 7 MHz operation in small yards, portable, or restricted installations

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