Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Thanks to "Red Summit RF"  (NJ7V) for this intriguing 3-band (20m-30m-40m) antenna suitable for both home or portable use.  The antenna is based on the NJ7V antenna kit. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEKNmrtXb5Y This is post 2827 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from "Red Summit RF": I take you through my steps to build this 20 meter-30 meter-40 meter linked dipole antenna, including construction of the insulators, and a trip into the back yard to tune it up. I've built quite a number of these antennas and have strictly use them in the field for SOTA for many years. This is a great antenna to use for portable ops like Summits on the Air, Parks on the Air, or similar events. They perform quite well. The one I constructed only weighs 8 oz. It is best suited for QRP. I'm not sure how well it would perform above 20 watts

Here's a simple vertical HF antenna that can be used at home or in the field.  Most materials for this antenna can be found at the nearest hardware store or building supply outlet. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: This is post 2826 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from "rcobo 101: Short video about how to build and deploy a 20 ft. multiband HF antenna for portable operation. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

In this video from Callum McCormick (M0MCX), we learn how to add multi-band capability to basic loop, vertical, and dipole antennas. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGctGaY0Cbk This is post 2825 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Callum: Loops, Verticals and Dipoles for Ham Radio. Let's build them - then discuss how to multi-band them. Callum. #dxcommander #hfAntennas #hamradio ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to Dave Casler (KE0OG) for this interesting J Pole Antenna.  The original design comes from Jerry Bustin (KR7KZ), who made these antennas in the 1970s. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp3PsWz_vII This is post 2824 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are a few comments from Dave: Here's an unusual Jpole antenna sent me by Jerry Bustin, KR7KZ. He first made these in the 1970s while stationed in Okinawa. Interesting feed arrangement. To get the pdf drawing, go here: https://dcasler.com/wp-content/upload... Subscribe: https://youtube.com/user/davecasler . Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB . Tip Jar: http://ke0og.net/tip-jar To learn more about me, visit: http://www.dcasler.com/about/ Tip jar (on my website): http://www.dcasler.com/tip-jar/ (provides a method to use your credit card via PayPal, Also describes Patreon) To pose an Ask Dave question: http://w

  Here's another fascinating HF antenna for those living in deed-restricted apartments and homes.  Although the antenna from TN07 Engineering is a bit expensive, it could be what you need to stay on the air. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHcxmSdvfqA This is post 2823 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from the video: Another way to beat the HOA commandos when you want to operate ham radio. This antenna can be very hard to notice at all if you set it up in a stealthy way. 80-6 meters, SWR less than 2:1 across 80-6m, and handles 100 watts. Links are below SUBSCRIBE https://tn07.com/ www.hamradioconcepts.com (Join the newsletter) www.facebook.com/hamradioconcepts www.patreon.com/hamradioconcepts Interested in obtaining your ham radio license? The best way to get started is at https://hamradioprep.com/ Use the code eric20 at checkout to save 20%.

  Here's an interesting idea for portable operations--using an antenna below ground level.  In this video, "Outdoors On The Air" shows us how a nearby body of water can enhance HF signals. If you can see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2SKuQMzCu8 This is post 2822 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are a few observations from "Outdoors On The Air": We all know that deploying a ham radio antenna as high above ground as possible is the best choice, but would deploying an antenna below the surrounding terrain work at all? Join me as I put this idea to the test. N9SAB antenna store: https://www.ebay.com/str/n9sab ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).