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There are multiple antenna types that can be built for your FM tranmitter.  Below are common ones that have with write ups from members:
There are multiple antenna types that can be built for your FM tranmitter.  Below are common ones that have with write ups from members:


Dipole
Dipole - [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:How_to_make_a_dipole_antenna.pdf How to make a dipole FM transmitter antenna]: Easy step-by-step construction of this valuable tool
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:How_to_make_a_dipole_antenna.pdf How to make a dipole FM transmitter antenna]: Easy step-by-step construction of this valuable tool


1/4 Wave Ground Plane
1/4 Wave Ground Plane - [http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Antenna_Design_for_FM.pdf 1/4 Wave Ground Plane by JHinkle]: Discusses some antenna theory and how to build a 1/4 Wave Vertical Antenna
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Antenna_Design_for_FM.pdf 1/4 Wave Ground Plane by JHinkle]: Discusses some antenna theory and how to build a 1/4 Wave Vertical Antenna




There is lot of information on the web on building FM tranmitter antennas as well. Below are a few links that you may find useful:
There is of course a lot of information else where on the web regarding FM transmitter antenna design and construction. Below are a few links that you may find useful:


[http://www.diylightanimation.com/wiki/images/0/01/DIY_Quarter_Wave_Antenna.pdf Antoher 1/4 Wave Ground Plane design from DIY Light Animation]
[http://www.diylightanimation.com/wiki/images/0/01/DIY_Quarter_Wave_Antenna.pdf Another 1/4 Wave Ground Plane design from DIY Light Animation]


http://lowpowerradio.blogspot.com/2013/02/how-to-make-or-where-to-buy-low-power.html
http://lowpowerradio.blogspot.com/2013/02/how-to-make-or-where-to-buy-low-power.html


http://www.pcs-electronics.com/guide_antenna.php?ref=153
http://www.pcs-electronics.com/guide_antenna.php?ref=153


== VLP SWR Bridge ==
== VLP SWR Bridge ==
Tool designed by IdunBenhad to measure the SWR of the antenna and match it as closely as is possible to your transmitter.
[http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/wiki/index.php?title=VLP_SWR_Bridge VLP SWR Bridge info and construction]

Latest revision as of 10:28, 2 May 2014

Antenna Types

There are multiple antenna types that can be built for your FM tranmitter. Below are common ones that have with write ups from members:

Dipole - How to make a dipole FM transmitter antenna: Easy step-by-step construction of this valuable tool

1/4 Wave Ground Plane - 1/4 Wave Ground Plane by JHinkle: Discusses some antenna theory and how to build a 1/4 Wave Vertical Antenna


There is of course a lot of information else where on the web regarding FM transmitter antenna design and construction. Below are a few links that you may find useful:

Another 1/4 Wave Ground Plane design from DIY Light Animation

http://lowpowerradio.blogspot.com/2013/02/how-to-make-or-where-to-buy-low-power.html

http://www.pcs-electronics.com/guide_antenna.php?ref=153


VLP SWR Bridge

Tool designed by IdunBenhad to measure the SWR of the antenna and match it as closely as is possible to your transmitter.

VLP SWR Bridge info and construction