Endfed Antennas, QRM, and How to Improve Your Reception

The endfed antenna has become one of the most popular choices among amateur radio operators in recent years. Its ability to cover multiple bands and its easy installation often make it the first antenna many radio amateurs put up. But there is one major drawback: the endfed antenna is highly Continue reading Endfed Antennas, QRM, and How to Improve Your Reception

Replacing the 1:1 balun for a better performing Cobweb antenna

In September 2023, I wrote a review about the 7-band Cobweb antenna manufactured by AWK in Poland. This symmetrical, or balanced, antenna is fed with asymmetrical, or unbalanced, coaxial cable. To prevent the coaxial cable from becoming an active part of the antenna, it is necessary to place a 1:1 Continue reading Replacing the 1:1 balun for a better performing Cobweb antenna