Ham and Shortwave Radio
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Shortwave listening antennas are used to receive radio signals in the shortwave radio frequency range, which lies between 3 and 30 MHz. These antennas are typically designed to be highly sensitive and directional, in order to maximize the strength of the received signal. Some common types of shortwave listening antennas include loop antennas, which consist of a loop of wire or tubing that is oriented in a circle or oval shape; long-wire antennas, which consist of a long wire suspended horizontally or vertically; and beam antennas, which consist of multiple elements arranged in a specific pattern to provide directional gain. Shortwave listening antennas can be purchased commercially, or they can be built by the user.
There are many free software programs available for shortwave listeners and ham radio operators. Some popular options include: There are many other free software programs available as well, each with its own specific features and capabilities. It is worth exploring different options to find the one that best meets your needs and interests. Here is … Read more
Hey there, fellow YouTubers! I just received a package from American Radio Supply and I wanted to share with you guys what I’m up to with these little connectors. I have multiple shortwave radios in my shack and I wanted to share an antenna with all of them. After looking online for combiner splitters, I … Read more
I use a Par End-Fedz antenna at my QTH, in particular, the EF-20. Par Electronics calls these antennas ‘dipoles’. They are nothing of the sort. Just because an antenna is a half-wavelength long, does not make it a dipole. Here’s what they say- “The Par End-Fedz are a full length half wave dipoles, but with … Read more
New video: Earchi.org S9 Antenna rocks! The earchi.org antenna is a type of antenna designed for amateur radio use. It is also known as the End-Fed Half-Wave (EFHW) antenna, and it was first developed by Steve Yates (AA5TB) in the early 2000s. The earchi.org antenna is a simple and lightweight antenna that can be easily … Read more