160m-10m 800W Amateur Radio RF Power Amplifier by ACOM

This week, we're looking at a few items that touch on improving reception, particularly on the lower bands, which often presents challenges for those of us with limited real estate. There's a good piece comparing various low-band receive antennas, including the K9AY and Shared Apex Loop Array, offering some practical alternatives to the traditional Beverage. Speaking of which, we also have a detailed look at constructing a Beverage antenna using a simple wire on the ground—something that comes up often when trying to pull out weak signals. For 160 meters, there's a compact counterpoise design for smaller lots, a clever solution for getting on the top band without needing acres of wire. And for the experimenters, a pocket-sized 20M QRP SSB transceiver project, along with a critical reminder on RF safety and antenna installation risks. Always worth revisiting those fundamentals.