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ARRL End Fed Antenna Build-Ham Radio

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  The ARRL End Fed Half Wave Antenna Kit continues its popularity with both novice operators and experienced radio amateurs. The kit has everything you need to build a multi-band (40m, 20m, 15m, and 10m) HF antenna. In this video, "The Smokin Ape" takes us through the entire building and testing process for this easily-made antenna system, including the construction of the necessary 49:1 UnUn. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuEAYkp-mlk. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from "The Smokin Ape": In this video, we build the ARRL / HF-Kits End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) Antenna. http://www.arrl.org/end-fed-half-wave... https://www.hfkits.com/build-instruct... Check out TheSmokinApe Merch Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/thesmoki... Please consider supporting TheSmokinApe Channel on Patreon Here:    / thesmokinape   Links to pro
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The Truth about SWR: Debunking the myths and misunderstanding.

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  Thanks to Michael Murphy (KI8R) of "DX Engineering" for this excellent tutorial on the myths and misunderstanding surrounding SWR (standing wave ratio). Michael reviews everything you need to know about SWR in language most radio amateurs understand.  His explanations are clear, direct, and simple.  This is one video you should have in your amateur radio library. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1_NLEpsW90. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Michael (KI8R): What is Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) and how does it impact your amateur radio antenna system? Is there really such a thing as “perfect” SWR and does it really matter? DX Engineering’s Michael Murphy, KI8R, covers the basics of SWR, including reflected power; factors that can influence SWR readings, such as lossy coaxial cables; the importance of measuring SWR at the antenna; and so
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