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A FEW SIMPLE HOMEBREW PROJECTS
MAKING YOUR OWN BEATS PAYING FOR IT AND GIVES MORE SATISFACTION

HF ANTENNA

Making a non-resonant bit of wire work from 160m to 2m.

HF VHF ANTENNA TUNER

Make your own. This one works from < 160m to 2m.

BALUNS

The type of balun you use depends on your circumstances.

STRIPLINE SWR METER

The only real way to measure SWR is with micro- striplines.

MAKING PCBS - SEVERAL METHODS

Some simple methods for making your own.

QUICK ANTENNA - FOR THE CAR

This simple ¼ wave antenna is cheap and easy. Why buy one?

CHEAP AND EASY ANTENNA BASE FROM A SOCKET

Easy and they work. Why buy one?

YAGI CONSTRUCTION (especially 2m and 70cm)

A couple of quick ideas on how to make them. Get dimensions elsewhere.

EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER KEY

Use a positive key instead of relying on detecting RF.

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