Antenna Basics

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A guide to building simple low cost antennas

By Daimon Tilley, G4USI

Radio amateurs, new and old, often seek very basic antenna advice but then resort to buying a commercially made antenna. Is there a better way? Maybe building your own antenna will be both a lower cost and a better design for your circumstances? If you have never built an antenna before or are just thinking about experimenting with them then Antenna Basics is an ideal guide to getting started in this fascinating area of amateur radio.

Antenna Basics is designed with the beginner in mind. Theory is kept to the minimum necessary to understand how to build and tune antennas. This information is backed up with detailed know-how chapters describing everything about mounting and tuning antennas to resonance, all so you can get the best out of your setup. In the second section of the book there are detailed how-to descriptions for a wide range of HF antennas that are proven designs, that when built, could work well for your situation. In the final section VHF antennas are covered with the same philosophy proven designs that work. Again, these sections are written with the beginner in mind and are intended to provide the inspiration to get you building and designing your own antennas.

An antenna is the cornerstone of what your station is capable of achieving and the most expensive rig will do little if the antenna system you have is poor. So why not build an antenna to maximise what you have? You can get a deep sense of pride and satisfaction in using equipment you have made for yourself. Not only is this very achievable for almost anyone but it is a rewarding learning experience that will save you money!

Antenna Basics is designed to give you the confidence to take the first steps in building your own antenna. Written from the outset with the beginner in mind with theory kept to a minimum it will have you understanding the 'how to' of building and tuning antennas in no time.

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Size 174x240mm, 136 pages, ISBN: 9781913995690