The 10MHz (30m) Band

 Links

30m antenna page
Useful band links

Introduction to 30m

The 10MHz (30m) amateur allocation spans 10.1-10.15MHz and is limited to narrow  (CW) and digital modes only.

 More to come

Propagation Modes

Coming...

30m Digital

Antennas

Homebrew Equipment

30m is an ideal band for homebrewed equipment and antennas. A simple VXO controlled 1W QRP transmitter with just a handful of parts can be built "ugly" style on a piece of copper laminate in just 30 minutes. Such rigs are capable of working thousands of miles and are enormously satisfying to use. Similarly, a small direct conversion transceiver is not much more difficult.  Simple verticals and wire antennas are easy enough to fabricate using readily available supports from the local DIY shop and can be erected without help, if care is taken.