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    W3DZZ Multi-Band Antenna

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    This document summarizes a multi-band antenna for 80-10 meters. It consists of a telescopic pole with a 1/4 wave wire for each band, with 7 MHz traps to isolate the lower bands. The antenna provides good near-vertical incidence skywave (NVIS) performance for the lower bands when below 1/4 wavelength, and more directional radiation with side lobes for DX communication on the higher bands over 1/2 wavelength. Modeling shows how the current distribution and radiation patterns change with frequency depending on the trap operation and height above ground.

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    This document summarizes a multi-band antenna for 80-10 meters. It consists of a telescopic pole with a 1/4 wave wire for each band, with 7 MHz traps to isolate the lower bands. The antenna provides good near-vertical incidence skywave (NVIS) performance for the lower bands when below 1/4 wavelength, and more directional radiation with side lobes for DX communication on the higher bands over 1/2 wavelength. Modeling shows how the current distribution and radiation patterns change with frequency depending on the trap operation and height above ground.

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    This document summarizes a multi-band antenna for 80-10 meters. It consists of a telescopic pole with a 1/4 wave wire for each band, with 7 MHz traps to isolate the lower bands. The antenna provides good near-vertical incidence skywave (NVIS) performance for the lower bands when below 1/4 wavelength, and more directional radiation with side lobes for DX communication on the higher bands over 1/2 wavelength. Modeling shows how the current distribution and radiation patterns change with frequency depending on the trap operation and height above ground.

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    W3DZZ Multi-Band Antenna

    Uploaded by

    hgbariero
    This document summarizes a multi-band antenna for 80-10 meters. It consists of a telescopic pole with a 1/4 wave wire for each band, with 7 MHz traps to isolate the lower bands. The antenna provides good near-vertical incidence skywave (NVIS) performance for the lower bands when below 1/4 wavelength, and more directional radiation with side lobes for DX communication on the higher bands over 1/2 wavelength. Modeling shows how the current distribution and radiation patterns change with frequency depending on the trap operation and height above ground.

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    The document discusses the construction and operation of a multi-band trap antenna across various HF bands.

    The antenna behaves as different length dipoles at different frequencies depending on whether the trap is operating or not, which affects its radiation patterns.

    The proximity to the ground and its conductivity affects the radiation patterns, with more lobes appearing at higher frequencies as the antenna is electrically higher above the ground.

    W3DZZ Multi-band

    5 Band Antenna
    1/4 wave 80-40-20-15-10m
    Telescopic Antenna

    6.70m 10.07m 10.07m 6.70m

    7MHz Trap 7MHz Trap

    50 Ohm
    Coax

    NOTES:- A full analysis of this antenna is available on this link:-


    http://sharon.esrac.ele.tue.nl/~on9cvd/E-Multiband%20trap%20antenne.htm
    By Bob J. van Donselaar ON9CVD

    G3DVL used a coaxial trap for his version see page 2 for details of its construction

    Frank - G3DVL Installation in


    Brighton

    The ground slopes downhill slightly from left to right and the masts at the ends are only about 5-6metres
    high. The far right mast is made of 2x2 inch wood and lashed to the small tree with nylon rope to prevent
    damaging the tree. The coax used by G3DVL is air-spaced dielectric 75 Ohm TV coax in conjunction with an
    MFJ 948 ATU.
    G8ODE 22 jan 2009 iss 1A
    W3DZZ Multi-band Antenna 80-40-20-15-10m

    Soldered Coax Cable


    – RG58 Hole in
    Antenna Drain Pipe
    wire

    2.5mm Dia
    Copper wire 40m Coax
    TrapBraid
    requires 11
    Fixing point
    Turns
    G8ODE

    Here is a photograph of the 7.0MHz Trap made using this form of construction.
    The coax has been taped over for additional protection and the ends have been
    sealed by fitting plastic discs and sealing with silicone bath sealer
    n

    40 Metre Coaxial Trap

    N.B. A very useful tool for coax-traps is a program by Tony VE6YP called "coaxtrap.exe".
    The program can be downloaded his website www.qsl.net/ve6yp .

    G8ODE 22 jan 2009 iss 1A


    W3DZZ Multi-band Antenna 80-40-20-15-10m
    N.B. Antenna Plots produced using MMANA-GAL Antenna Model Program – 10m plots omitted to save space. The
    Antenna was modelled at 10m above the REAL Ground whose Conductivity=5mS/m and Dielectric = 13.

    On the plots below the red X denotes the 40m trap.


    The red O denotes the source of transmitter.

    3.55 MHz Antenna Current


    Distribution and 3D Far Field Radiation
    plots.

    The 3.55MHz current plot shows that


    the 40m trap is not operating and the
    antenna is behaving as a simple
    dipole. Since the height is 10m and
    this is a 1/8 wave above ground, the
    antenna exhibits significant NVIS
    properties with a single lobe.

    7.07 MHz Antenna Current Distribution


    and 3D Far Field Radiation plots.

    This time the current plot shows that


    the 40m trap is operating.

    Then antenna is behaving as a simple


    dipole. The height of 10m above the
    gound is a ¼ wave, and the antenna
    still exhibits significant NVIS properties
    with a single slightly elongated lobe in
    the broadside direction.

    n
    14.05MHz Antenna Current
    Distribution and 3D Far Field
    Radiation plots.

    The 14.05 MHz current plot shows


    that the 40m trap is not operating and
    the antenna is behaving as ¾ wave
    dipole.

    The antenna is now just ½ wave


    above the ground ,and the effects of
    ground reflections have been reduced,
    enabling 6 low angle lobes to appear
    providing DX radiation, and a single
    NVIS lobe.

    21.05MHz Antenna Current


    Distribution and 3D Far Field
    Radiation plots.

    The 21.05 MHz current plot shows


    that the 40m trap is not operating and
    the antenna is behaving as 5/4 wave
    dipole.

    The antenna is now just about 2/3


    wave above the ground ,and the
    effects of ground reflections have
    been reduced further. There are 10
    low angle side lobes providing DX
    radiation in several directions, and
    further 3 high angle NVIS lobes.
    The plots above show that the current’s amplitude
    changes as the impedance of the antenna changes
    with frequency. G8ODE 22 jan 2009 iss 1A

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