FM Transmitting Antennas

If you're using a low-power FM transmitter, you're going to need a good antenna so that your station's signal is clean and clear.

Any transmitter needs an antenna of some kind, and without getting into the seriously deep physics involved, suffice to say that the best success is had with antennas that are "matched" to the transmitter's electronics. Often, a transmitter will come with what's supposed to be a good match, but that's not always the case. You can, however, build your own that will be a very high-performance dipole unit, and the directions for doing that are included below. The build is an easy one and should take only an hour or two using easy-to-find parts at your local home improvement center.

 

* How to Make a Dipole Antenna - an easy DIY project for an inexpensive yet high-performance antenna