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Top Prepper HF Ham Radio Antenna.

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According to MJ (KW3KW), one of the best portable and at-home ham radio antennas is the End-Fed Halfwave.  In this video, MJ discusses the theory, design, construction, and use of this versatile amateur radio antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S1f4nlYl-Q Here are some comments from MJ (KW3KW): 30,751 views Premiered Oct 21, 2022 Ham Radio For Preppers If you could only select one HF Ham Radio Antenna, for both your base unit and go-bag, the End Fed Half Wave Antenna is your choice. I will explain what it is, how to set it up, different configurations, various manufacturing options. I will also go deeper into what is a NVIS Antenna and why you need it. It is a great option when using the EFHW Antenna. Make sure to check out all my videos on Ham Radio for Beginners. Key Links Resonate Vs Non-Resonate Antenna: https://palomar-engineers.com/non-res... Harmonics / Resonant:     • H
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HF Mini-Beam-created by G4ZU: Self-Build or adapt for your own use.

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I've always enjoyed building "classic" ham radio antennas.  In this video, I renewed my acquaintance with Gordon "Dick" Bird's now famous mini-beam HF antenna. Peter Waters (G3OJV) does an excellent job of describing both the theory and practice behind this classic HF antenna.  If you have some basic tools and a few weekends to devote to building this exceptional HF antenna, you'll have a "classic" beam that will provide hours of DX fun. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmSrTocLqCg Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): 18,036 views Sep 13, 2023 Possibly the most famous Ham Radio HF Mini-Beam ever conceived. A 65-year-old design that seems to have been forgotten by many! Peter G3OJV, takes you through the concept and highlights some ideas that you might want to incorporate in a self-build design. Although protected by Patent, you are permitted to bu
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Top 7 PORTABLE Ham Radio Antennas on Amazon

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://youtu.be/DjzLQnDgZu4?si=dwnBgHbPx_aFJPLP If you need a new portable antenna for your emergency "go-box" or for that next "in the field" operation, you've come to the right place. In this video, Jason (KC5HWB), reviews 7 inexpensive portable antennas available on the Amazon website. Here are some comments from Jason (KC5HWB): 20,994 views Premiered Nov 7, 2022 #kc5hwb #Hamradio #hamharder My current top 7 choices for portable antennas on Amazon. As an Amazon affiliate, I can earn commissions from qualifying items. Teyleten Robot Portable No Tune End Fed Half Wave Antenna Module https://amzn.to/3UZmbas K6ARK QRP Antenna Matching Unit Kit https://amzn.to/3EaCgUv K6ARK 20W Antenna Matching Unit Kit https://amzn.to/3yc9mzy Radiowavz END FED Half Wave Antenna, 40M https://amzn.to/3SQ45Wn RadioWavz DX40 Off Center Fed (OCF) Dipole Antenna https://amzn.to/3ru
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A Thirty Foot Mast Using Home Depot Parts.

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If you want to build a 30-foot (9.146-meter) antenna mast from locally available parts, please try this mast idea from Stephen Cline. This project was submitted to Dave Casler (KE0OG) and was included in the popular "Ask Dave" webcast. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqb8TtbyxXs Here are some comments from Dave (KE0OG): 21,466 views Sep 11, 2023 Ask Dave! Answers Your Ham Radio Questions Stephan Kline sent me plans for a thirty foot mast. So I decided to give it a try, It is not a inexpensive project. Watch to learn how this mast is made and more. Subscribe:     / davecasler   . Edited and Videographed by Aidan Jakeman To learn more about me, visit: https://dcasler.com/home/ To support my channel financially: https://dcasler.com/support (offers several options) To pose an Ask Dave question: http://www.dcasler.com/ask-dave/ or http://www.ke0og.net/ask-dave/ Theme music is &q
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