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HF multiband wire antennas you can easily make

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Thanks to Peter of the Waters & Stanton YouTube Channel for this excellent discussion of basic multiband antennas. Whether you're an experienced operator or just recently licensed, you'll find some time-tested, inexpensive antennas for your amateur radio station. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdFuEYvvNug This is post 2795 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Peter: A video aimed at beginners in HF Ham Radio. Particularly suitable for those with the smaller garden. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM)  

Best Ham Radio Antennas on eBay

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If you want to try some new HF Antenna ideas, check out some of the bargains found on eBay. In this video, Jason (KC5HWB) tests three popular antenna designs marketed by eBay, including a few End-Fed Halfwave (EFHW) projects. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN6nCdJjXHc This is post 2794 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Jason: What is the Best Ham Radio Antenna you can get on eBay? Today I got through 3 of my choices that have worked well for me, but I would like to hear your thoughts also. Links: https://ebay.us/zqm13q https://ebay.us/3LV0VY https://ebay.us/6juWTp ★★★Support This Channel and Help Spread the Word about Ham Radio★★★ ✅PATREON: http://hr2.li/7xziu ✅YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpV... ✅Shop our Products: http://www.shop.hamradio2.com ✅Shop our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0 Commissions can

J-Pole Stealth Antenna

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Here's an interesting VHF/UHF antenna for radio amateurs living in deed-restricted housing (HOA/CC&Rs). The antenna is based on an original concept outlined by AF5DN. WJ6F does a good job of describing the antenna and how to build and operate it. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l1ho7aJtAw This is post 2793 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from WJ6F: For those who live under a homeowner's association (HOA). The original concept for a stealth J-Pole video was AF5DN which can be seen at https://youtu.be/aJZwPK_MUDY Items Used: Arrow Antenna's J-Pole OSJ 146/440 - HRO ( https://amzn.to/2HRa1uZ ) 3/4" Threaded Schedule 40 pipe - Home Depot 3/4" Cap - Home Depot 3/4" Flange - Home Depot QUIKRETE 10-lbs Concrete Mix - Home Depot Flower Pot - Home Depot Various Fake 6' Vines - Michaels Role of Burlap Wrap - Michaels ⬇ O

Feed-point connector for Inverted V Dipole Antenna

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Thanks to Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) for this useful accessory for the Inverted V Dipole Antenna. Most of the parts for this simple project can be found at the nearest hardware store of building supply outlet. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uPk0lAEwhc This is post 2792 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Dave: How to make a feed-point connector for an Inverted V dipole wire antenna. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

The easiest antenna to build for six meters

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Thanks to Hayden (VK7DG) for this ultra-simple 6 meter antenna made from RG-58 coaxial cable.  All you need are a few simple tools and a convenient length of RG-58 coax from your "junk box." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h7UGNbWmsY This is post 2791 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comment from Hayden: This is a really simple and easy to construct antenna that will get you on the air on the six meter band using only RG-58 coax! I needed a quick and simple antenna for my WSPR beacon over the summer season. Enter the coaxial dipole or aka flowerpot antenna! The design details are available at VK2ZOI's website below: https://vk2zoi.com/articles/half-wave... Zachtek Multiband WSPR transmitter on 50 MHz (6 metres) https://youtu.be/8blnTZW5OR8 Connect VK - Australia's newest ham radio store: https://connectvk.com.au/ Buy RG-58: https://amzn