Build a high gain bi-square antenna for higher HF bands. Get 4dB gain over dipole on 10 meters with detailed calculations, matching solutions, operation tips
Tag: VHF antenna
DIY VHF antenna projects and build guides for the 2-meter band and wideband VHF reception. Explore delta loop, J-pole, collinear, sleeve, and broadband vertical antennas with dimensions, matching methods, and performance tips for amateur radio and monitoring applications.
Full Wave Loop Antenna for VHF UHF FM Radio Bands
Learn how to build a high-performance Full-Wave Loop Antenna for VHF and UHF FM radio bands. This DIY guide covers dimensions, polarization, and impedance matching for clear local communication and FM broadcast reception.
Hotel Antenna for 2 Meter and 70 Centimeter Amateur Bands
The Hotel Antenna is a clever space-saving vertical antenna design popular among VHF and UHF amateur radio operators. It is especially useful for radio amateurs living in apartments, hostels, or temporary locations where installing large outdoor antennas is not practical.
VHF Collinear J-Pole : The DIY Super J-Pole Antenna
Build a VHF Super J-Pole (collinear J-pole) antenna by stacking two half-wave elements with a phasing stub for ~3 dB gain over a standard J-pole. Omnidirectional, low-angle radiation vertical ideal for 2 m repeaters and long-range VHF communication
Stacked 5/8-wave VHF Antenna for 146 MHz
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
Simple High-Gain collinear antenna using coaxial cable
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
Simple 2M VHF Sleeve Dipole Antenna for Rapid Field Deployment
A simple and effective 2-meter ham band sleeve dipole antenna design using a ¼-wave whip and a ¼-wave aluminium sleeve over copper braid.
ZED Dipole Antenna – A Simple and Smart Design for VHF/UHF
Build the ZED dipole antenna for 2 m and 70 cm bands — a compact bent-element half-wave dipole with near-50 Ω feed, broadband VHF/UHF coverage, and simple DIY construction
Building the FBK Sleeve Antenna for VHF/UHF Amateur radio
Build a compact dual-band FBK sleeve antenna for VHF/UHF bands from coax cable. Simple, efficient, and ideal for portable ham radio use.
Popovic Dual Band Antenna for 2m and 70cm Bands
Build the Popovic dual band antenna for 2m and 70cm bands — a simple, efficient DIY VHF/UHF antenna with excellent SWR, omnidirectional pattern, and easy home construction