antenna build

"A new type of pocket-sized antenna, developed at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, could enable mobile communication in situations where conventional radios don't work, such as under water, through the ground and over very long distances through air. The device...

Hi all. I need some advice on building a better antenna to replace the stock whip antenna that ships with the rtl dongle. I've just recently started using rtlsdr and so far I've been messing with Police CB and FM Radio. I'm no expert, but I think that these would fall within the VHF frequencty...

I just went through building my first simple ground plane antenna for monitoring air band. It took me a little while to piece together all the various parts and information I needed to complete it, so I decided to throw together a document that hopefully makes it easier for the next person...