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.
The ELAD ASA-15 is an antenna splitter designed for use in radio communication systems. It allows multiple radio receivers to share a single antenna without interfering with each other or degrading the quality of the received signals. The ASA-15 is designed to work with antennas that have a coaxial feedline, and it has four output … Read more
Now that I have my WiNRADiO G31 SDR up and running, my next concern is getting a decent antenna connected to it. I currently have a random length of wire connected to it, which is about 25 feet long. It’s not that high up either. The roof of my house is higher, so it’s not … Read more