Hello Operators
Radio Antenna Handbook for SHTF is now available on Amazon Kindle.
This handbook brings together the antenna systems covered throughout my field work and organizes them into a structured, practical reference. The focus is deployment under real conditions: limited power, limited supports, difficult terrain, harsh weather, and time constraints.
Inside you’ll find:
- Practical dipole, OCFD, and EFHW deployments
- NVIS configuration guidance for 80 m, 60 m, and 40 m
- Portable vertical systems and shortened field antennas
- Counterpoise management and ground considerations
- Troubleshooting tools and field diagnostics
- A physics-based look at 11-meter CB antennas and how to build them correctly
The emphasis is on selecting the right antenna for the mission, understanding trade-offs, and achieving repeatable results in the field.
If you operate HF or 11-meter CB and want a clear, pragmatic guide to antenna deployment in off-grid or emergency conditions, the Kindle edition is available now.
As is often the case, I’ll be fine-tuning the manuscript over the next few days before publishing the paperback. A print-ready PDF will also be published through Patreon and Ko-fi.
Europe: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0G4KM81BD
USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4KM81BD
73
Julian OH8STN
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