Building Successful HF Antennas

Any metal structure can be made to radiate—to work as an antenna—provided it can be persuaded to accept RF power from a transmitter. But is it working efficiently? How can it be improved? In his book, "Building Successful HF Antennas," well-known antenna expert Peter Dodd explains what makes an effective HF antenna, how to build one, and how to measure its performance. The 224-page paperback deals with real locations, such as small gardens, apartment blocks, lofts, etc. and how to obtain optimum performance within the constraints of your location.

The construction of all manner of antennas is described, including single and multi-band antennas, with and without the need for an ATU. There are also simple wire antennas, loops alongside beams such as the Quad and Yagi—as well as variations which use less space. Feeding, matching, and tuning are covered, along with how to terminate coaxial cable in a variety of plugs. Peter's construction experience really comes into its own in the chapters on hardware, construction and masts. There's advice on how to check that your antenna is working using a few simple pieces of test equipment. This is, quite simply, everything you will need to make the best use of your location and to build a successful HF antenna.
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