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Low Frequency Antennas
Antennas for 1 KHz to 530 KHz

Low Frequency Antennas
Antennas for Receiving and Research

Pre-Tuned LF Antennas for Solar Radio Astronomy and lightning detection

These weather-proof antennas are for solar flare and geomagnetic research applications. They are fully sealed and pre-tuned to a selected frequency. The frequency of 40 KHz is highly sensitive to solar flares.

You can match any receiver's antenna input resistance from 10 ohms to 300 ohms by simply wrapping a few turns around the center of the antenna (see photo above). You will see the signal strength will max out when proper match is achieved, signal will not increase with added turns beyond the match point.

Antennas offer high sensitivity and narrow bandwidth.

Directional to help reduce interference and zero-in on desired signal.

Weather-proof plastic case.

Part # FrequencyPrice
4KRFS244 KHz$ 140.00
5KRFS245 KHz$ 135.00
6KRFS246 KHz$ 130.00
7KRFS247 KHz$ 125.00
8KRFS248 KHz$ 125.00
9KRFS249 KHz$ 125.00
10KRFS2410 KHz$ 125.00
11KRFS2411 KHz$ 125.00
12KRFS2412 KHz$ 125.00
13KRFS2413 KHz$ 125.00
14KRFS2414 KHz$ 125.00
15KRFS2415 KHz$ 125.00
16KRFS2416 KHz$ 125.00
17KRFS2417 KHz$ 125.00
18KRFS2418 KHz$ 125.00
19KRFS2419 KHz$ 125.00
20KRFS2420 KHz$ 125.00
40KRFS2440 KHz$ 125.00
50KRFS2450 KHz$ 125.00
60KRFS2460 KHz*$ 125.00
100KRFS24100 KHz$ 125.00
125KRFS24125 KHz$ 125.00
134KRFS24134 KHz$ 125.00
136KRFS24136.75 KHz$ 125.00
300KRFS24300 KHz$ 125.00
455KRFS24455 KHz$ 125.00
XK24RFS24Custom Freq CALL$ Will Quote

* The 60 KHz antenna is of wider band than the WWVB transmission so it is -NOT- suitable for the time signal reception.

NOTE: These antennas are bi-directional having a 'figure 8' pattern. 8' pattern.

NOTE: These antennas have NARROW bandwidth giving them a sharp ringing effect and are not suited for wideband casual listening to TWEEKS and WHISTLERS, but are for research and monitoring a narrow slice of spectrum at their frequencies.


Pre-Tuned 50 ohm antennas for Solar Radio Astronomy and Lightning Detection

These weather-proof antennas are for solar flare research, lightning detection, and geomagnetic research applications. They are fully sealed and pre-tuned to a selected frequency.

50 ohms output impedance thru a BNC jack.

Antennas offer high sensitivity and narrow bandwidth.

Directional to help reduce interference and zero-in on desired signal.

Weather-proof plastic case.

The frequencies of 40 KHz - 60 KHz are highly sensitive to solar flares. 60 KHz antenna not suited for reception of WWVB time signal station antenna is wider band than the time signals.

The frequencies of 10 KHz - 20 KHz are useful for global lightning detection. Monitoring the constant static level allows detecting solar flares because the static levels will suddenly drop out or increase depending on the type of solar event.

The frequencies of 6 KHz to 9 KHz are useful for hemisphere wide lightning detection at night time. Daytime range is less than 1000 miles.

The frequencies of 3 KHz to 5 KHz are useful for hemisphere wide lightning detection at night time. Daytime range is less than 300 miles.

The frequency of 1.8 KHz is the lowest frequency radio wave that will propagate in the Earth-Ionosphere cavity. This frequency is the lowest ringing sound you hear in the "Tweeks". 1000's of miles range after midnight local time. 100 miles range daytime.

The wavelength of the frequency of 1.0 KHz is too big to propagate in the Earth-Ionosphere cavity. Reception comes via local thru the air out to 30 miles. Reception over 100 miles away is through conduction by the ground only.

The frequency of 300 KHz is useful for detecting lightning. Range increases to over 500 miles at night.

Part # FrequencyPrice
1K24BNC501.0 KHz$ 200.00
1.8K24BNC501.8 KHz$ 195.00
3K24BNC503.0 KHz$ 185.00
4K24BNC504.0 KHz$ 180.00
5K24BNC505.0 KHz$ 175.00
6K24BNC506.0 KHz$ 175.00
7K24BNC507.0 KHz$ 175.00
8K24BNC508.0 KHz$ 175.00
9K24BNC509.0 KHz$ 175.00
10K24BNC5010.0 KHz$ 175.00
11K24BNC5011.0 KHz$ 175.00
12K24BNC5012.0 KHz$ 175.00
13K24BNC5013.0 KHz$ 175.00
14K24BNC5014.0 KHz$ 175.00
15K24BNC5015.0 KHz$ 175.00
16K24BNC5016.0 KHz$ 175.00
17K24BNC5017.0 KHz$ 175.00
18K24BNC5018.0 KHz$ 175.00
19K24BNC5019.0 KHz$ 175.00
20K24BNC5020.0 KHz$ 175.00
40K24BNC5040.0 KHz$ 175.00
50K24BNC5050.0 KHz$ 175.00
60K24BNC5060.0 KHz$ 175.00
125K24BNC50>125 KHz$ 175.00
134K24BNC50134 KHz$ 175.00
136K24BNC50136.75 KHz$ 175.00
300K24BNC50300.0 KHz$ 175.00
455K24BNC50455.0 KHz$ 175.00
CustomK24BNC50Custom Freq CALL$ Will Quote

* The 60 KHz antenna is of wider band than the WWVB transmission so it is -NOT- suitable for the time signal reception.

NOTE: These antennas are bi-directional having a 'figure 8' pattern.

NOTE: These antennas have NARROW bandwidth giving them a sharp ringing effect and are not suited for wideband casual listening to TWEEKS and WHISTLERS, but are for research and monitoring a narrow slice of spectrum at their frequencies.


Long Wave Utility Band Antenna 300 KHz - 530 KHz

Long Wave Utility Band antenna offers high sensitivity and narrow bandwidth across the band.

Use this antenna to listen to frequencies below the AM broadcast band.

Directional to help reduce interference when 2 stations from different directions are on the same channel.

Ideal for lightning detection applications in the range of 300 KHz - 530 KHz, this frequency range is filled with continuous static when severe thunderstorms approach.

Weather-proof plastic case.

Binding post connections.

Monster-size 12 inch long x 1.02 inch diameter ferrite rod core for maximum reception.

Part Number: 12LF300K530KBC is a Long Wave Utility Band antenna for 300 KHz - 530 KHz, and can be user tuned with external variable capacitor user supplies.

If you chart plot any distant steady beacon in this band, (or even the average static from storms 300 miles out) you will see a very sudden sharp drop near sunrise, as the sunlight first hits the ionosphere. This band is extremely sensitive to ionosphere changes, and it can be used for various types of research.

Specification: (+/- 10 %), 932 pF tunes @ 300 KHz.

Part # FrequencyPrice
12LF300K530KBC300 KHz - 530 KHz$ 175.00

Optional variable tuning capacitor for this antenna

NOTE: Antennas are 14 inches long.

NOTE: These antennas are bi-directional having a 'figure 8' pattern.


Long Wave Broadcast Band Antenna 150 KHz - 300 KHz

Long Wave Broadcast Band antenna offers high sensitivity and narrow bandwidth across the band. The Long Wave Broadcast Band of 150 KHz - 300 KHz is not used for broadcasting in the USA but you can hear LW stations from the other countries during times of good reception. In the USA, the band is used for low power air navigation beacons and utility point-to-point communications. Use this antenna to listen in to what's below the AM broadcast band.

Directional to help reduce interference when 2 stations from different directions are on the same channel.

Weather-proof plastic case.

Binding post connections.

Monster-size 12 inch long x 1.02 inch diameter ferrite rod core for maximum reception.

Part Number: 12LW55BC is a Long Wave antenna for 150 KHz - 300 KHz, and can be user tuned with external variable capacitor user supplies.

If you chart plot any distant steady beacon in this band you will see a very sudden sharp drop near sunrise, as the sunlight first hits the ionosphere. This band is very sensitive to ionosphere changes, and it can be used for various types of research.

Specification: (+/- 10 %), 932 pF tunes @ 150 KHz. 275 pF tunes @ 300 KHz.

Part # FrequencyPrice
12LW55BC150 KHz - 300 KHz$ 175.00

Optional variable tuning capacitor for this antenna

NOTE: Antennas are 14 inches long.

NOTE: These antennas are bi-directional having a 'figure 8' pattern.


Low Frequency Antenna 115 KHz - 210 KHz

LF Band antenna offers high sensitivity and narrow bandwidth.

Directional to help reduce interference when 2 stations from different directions are on the same channel.

Weather-proof plastic case.

Binding post connections.

Monster-size 12 inch long x 1.02 inch diameter ferrite rod core for maximum reception.

Part Number: 12LF115K210KBC is a Low Frequency antenna for 115 KHz - 210 KHz range, and can be user tuned with external variable capacitor user supplies.

If you chart plot any distant steady beacon in this band you will see a very sudden sharp drop near sunrise, as the sunlight first hits the ionosphere. This band is very sensitive to ionosphere changes, and it can be used for various types of research.

Specification: (+/- 10 %), 1400 pF tunes @ 115 KHz, 1000 pF tunes @134 KHz ( RFID band ). 400 pF tunes @ 210 KHz.

Part # FrequencyPrice
12LF115K210KBC115 KHz - 210 KHz$ 175.00

Optional variable tuning capacitor for this antenna

NOTE: Antennas are 14 inches long.

NOTE: These antennas are bi-directional having a 'figure 8' pattern.


Low Frequency Antenna 75 KHz - 140 KHz

LF Band antenna offers high sensitivity and narrow bandwidth.

Directional to help reduce interference when 2 stations from different directions are on the same channel.

Weather-proof plastic case.

Binding post connections.

Monster-size 12 inch long x 1.02 inch diameter ferrite rod core for maximum reception.

Part Number: 12LF75K140KBC is a Low Frequency antenna for 75 KHz - 140 KHz range, and can be user tuned with external variable capacitor user supplies.

Specification: (+/- 10 %), 1400 pF tunes @ 75 KHz, 1000 pF tunes @ 90 KHz, 400 pF tunes @ 140 KHz.

If you chart plot any distant steady beacon in this band you will see a very sudden sharp drop near sunrise, as the sunlight first hits the ionosphere. This band is very sensitive to ionosphere changes, and it can be used for various types of research.

Part # FrequencyPrice
12LF75K140KBC75 KHz - 140 KHz$ 175.00

Optional variable tuning capacitor for this antenna

NOTE: Antennas are 14 inches long.

NOTE: These antennas are bi-directional having a 'figure 8' pattern.


Low Frequency Antenna 50 KHz - 90 KHz

Great for receiving time signal station WWVB 60 KHz. High sensitivity and narrow bandwidth.

Directional to help reduce interference when 2 stations from different directions are on the same channel.

Weather-proof plastic case.

Binding post connections.

Monster-size 12.3 inch long x 1.02 inch diameter ferrite rod core for maximum reception.

Part Number: 12LF50K90KBC is a Low Frequency antenna for 50 KHz - 90 KHz range, and can be user tuned with external variable capacitor user supplies.

Have a watch or clock that does not receive WWVB due to weak signal? Use this antenna to greatly boost the signal. Tune up the antenna and lay the watch next to the antenna overnight to receive signal. Broadside of the antenna should face toward station WWVB in Colorado, USA.

If you chart plot any distant steady beacon in this band you will see a very sudden sharp drop near sunrise, as the sunlight first hits the ionosphere. This band is very sensitive to ionosphere changes, and it can be used for various types of research.

Specification: (+/- 10 %), 1400 pF tunes @ 50 KHz, 1000 pF tunes @ 60 KHz WWVB. 400 pF tunes @ 90 KHz.

Part # FrequencyPrice
12LF50K90KBC50 KHz - 90 KHz$ 175.00
22LF50K90KBC50 KHz - 90 KHz$ 235.00

Optional variable tuning capacitor for this antenna

We monitored WWVB on 60 KHz and also placed a solar cell outdoors during the eclipse on August 21, 2017 and got these results here by using a computer and a data logger. This is the type of research that can be done with antennas in this frequency range. We used a 22 inch long experimental version of the above antenna. We were able to see the effect the eclipse had on the propagation of LF radio signals. The signal strength increased near the time of maximum coverage. Here we saw about 75 percent of the sun covered, it was a partial eclipse for us. As the moon blocked the sunlight the voltage on the solarcell --decreased-- and the signal strength at 60 KHz --increased-- (We inverted the data so they would fit together in the chart above).

NOTE: Antennas are 14 inches long.

NOTE: These antennas are bi-directional having a 'figure 8' pattern.


Low Frequency Antenna 30 KHz - 50 KHz

LF Band antenna offers high sensitivity and narrow bandwidth.

Directional to help reduce interference when 2 stations from different directions are on the same channel.

Weather-proof plastic case.

Binding post connections.

Monster-size 12.3 inch long x 1.02 inch diameter ferrite rod core for maximum reception.

Part Number: 12LF30K50KBC is a Low Frequency antenna for 30 KHz - 50 KHz range, and can be user tuned with external variable capacitor user supplies.

If you chart plot any distant steady beacon in this band you will see a very sudden sharp drop near sunrise, as the sunlight first hits the ionosphere. This band is very sensitive to ionosphere changes, and it can be used for various types of research.

This frequency range allows detection of lightning over 2000 miles away.

Specification: (+/- 10 %), 1400 pF tunes @ 30 KHz

Part # FrequencyPrice
12LF30K50KBC30 KHz - 50 KHz$ 175.00

Optional variable tuning capacitor for this antenna

NOTE: Antennas are 14 inches long.

NOTE: These antennas are bi-directional having a 'figure 8' pattern.


Works with all types of Long Wave Radios
Greatly boost reception! Simply tune the antenna and place the radio nearby for signal transfer to the radio's built-in barcore antenna element.

Bring back receiving power to your antique Long Wave radios! No wire connection or modification needed, simply place the radio near the tuned antenna for greatly increased signal strength. No batteries needed. The tuned antenna captures the radio waves and transfers them to your radio's built-in barcore antenna.

Simply place the radio near the antenna, adjust variable capacitor to tune in station for a great boost in reception strength.


You can also match and tune a random long wire antenna to your radio's 50-ohm or 300 ohm input.

For 50 ohm match wrap 2 or 3 turns around the tuned up antenna. For 300 ohm match wind 8 or 9 turns around the center of the tuned antenna.


See our complete line of standard antennas:

Antennas for Short Wave 1.7 MHz - 4 MHz
Antennas for AM Broadcast Band 530 KHz - 1710 KHz
Antennas for Long Wave and 30 KHz - 530 KHz
Antennas for Very Low Frequency 3 KHz - 30 KHz
Antennas for Ultra Low Frequency 300 Hz - 3 KHz
Antennas for Super Low Frequency 30 Hz - 300 Hz
Antennas for Extremely Low Frequency 0.03 Hz - 30 Hz