Looking for practical antenna information? Our antenna articles cover ham radio and shortwave antennas, antenna construction, installation, tuning, SWR, coax, baluns, grounding, antenna analyzers, and real-world equipment reviews. Whether you’re building your first antenna or trying to improve an existing station, these guides can help you make better decisions and get more from your radio.
We cover dipoles, verticals, magnetic loops, end-fed antennas, mobile antennas, VHF/UHF antennas, shortwave antennas, antenna analyzers, SWR meters, baluns, chokes, and feed lines. Browse the articles below to learn how antennas work, choose the right design, troubleshoot problems, or improve your station’s reception and transmission.
Antenna Articles, Guides & Reviews
- Antenna Calculator: Wavelength, Dipole & Antenna Lengths
- Antenna Reciprocity: Fundamental Principles
- Antenna Videos
- Best Coax Cable for Ham Radio: Top Picks for Every Station
- Best Ham Radio Antenna Analyzers for Every Budget
- Best Ham Radio Antenna for Off Road
- Best Ham Radio Antennas for Beginners
- Best Ham Radio Antennas Worth Using in 2026
- Best Handheld Radio Antenna Comparison for Ham Radio Operators
- Best Shortwave Antennas: My Top Picks for Better DX Reception
- Coax Cable Loss Calculator: Calculate RF Signal Loss
- Dipole vs. Vertical Antennas: A Detailed Comparison for Ham Radio Operators
- Earchi.org antenna is a DX monster!
- Essential Guide to VHF Antennas for Marine Radio
- FG-01 Antenna Analyzer Review: A Simple, Low-Cost Tool That Works
- Ground Rod for Shortwave Antennas: Why Proper Grounding Matters
- Ham Radio Antenna Analyzer Guide: How to Measure and Tune Your Antenna
- Ham Radio Chokes and Baluns Explained: What They Do and When You Need One
- Harvest Taurus RO-109 HF6M Review: A Compact Multi-Band HF Vertical for Small Spaces
- How Much Does a Ham Radio Tower Cost?
- How to Build a Simple Shortwave Antenna That Actually Works
- How to Calibrate an Analog SWR Meter: A Step-by-Step Guide
- How to Choose the Correct Balun
- How to Split One Shortwave Antenna Between Multiple Radios
- Hustler 5BTV Vertical Antenna: A Look Inside the Box
- Inside the MFJ-1786 Magnetic Loop Antenna: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
- Long Wire Balun for Ham and Shortwave
- MFJ-1786 Magnetic Loop Antenna Setup
- PAR End-Fedz Antenna Review: My Real-World Experience
- Should You Disconnect Your Antennas During Thunderstorms?
- SWR Calculator: Return Loss & Reflected Power
- SWR Meter Guide: Everything Ham Radio Operators Need to Know
- The Best SWR Meter for Ham Radio
- The Comet SS-460SBNMO Mobile Antenna
- The ELAD ASA-15 antenna splitter
- Vertical Antenna vs Mag Loop for FT8: Real-World DX Test Results
- VHF Yagi Antenna Comparison: Choosing the Best Antenna for Your Station
- Watch This Antenna Tune Itself Automatically: MFJ-1786 Mag Loop in Action
- What Is Signal-to-Noise Ratio? Why It Matters More Than Power
- What Is the Best Ham Radio Antenna for DX?
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