Build a Cheap & Easy HF Preselector Antenna Tuner

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

With just a few common components and some simple soldering, this DIY HF antenna preselector drastically improves the listening experience on your shortwave radio, especially with a long wire antenna. It's a small project with a huge impact on signal clarity and overall reception quality.

Chapters:
0:06 Short Demo
0:56 Description
2:29 Parts
3:22 Shielded box
5:04 In Real Conditions
5:58 First test on 19m Band
8:03 On 22m and 25m Broadcast
9:52 40m Amateur Band
10:40 Without and With Preselector
11:41 Conclusion
12:16 Building

Detailed instructions and Schematic at:
https://www.hackster.io/mircemk/build-a-cheap-easy-hf-preselector-antenna-tuner-f86d04

Link to original project: http://qrp.gr/hfpreselector/

If you are interested in this area, look at the Playlist :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1pbAk7WA2o&list=PLAxrqEdgtyUXnLy3kTU0WbObQxiEfLDBx

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