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DIY Portable Mast

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A nicely done portable antenna mast from M.B. Bushcraft. This antenna mast is suitable for both portable field operations and for your home station. The antenna project is small enough for storage in your vehicle or in your garage. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Emergency Ham Antenna

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Thanks to Aaron of "Prepping Ohio" for this intriguing 2 meter antenna made from old coaxial cable.   The antenna is lightweight, easily transportable, and works great. If you can't see the video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDHohc-w3Go Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

How to build a ground plane antenna

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  Thanks to "The New Ham" video channel for this excellent tutorial on how to make a basic VHF/UHF ground plane antenna. The video takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, and testing phases of this simple, effective antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSgFZhpF2BI Here are some comments from "The New Ham": How to build a VHF/UHF ground plane antenna with household wiring. SO-239 Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Amateur Radio App: Search "amateur radio" in Apple or Android App Store. Radiating Element: 19.75" in length Ground Radials: 22.25" in length (x 4) ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Building a 10 meter J-Pole Antenna

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Master machinist Don Nichols (KV4PH) shows us how he built a 10 meter J-Pole Antenna. The antenna is omnidirectional and exhibits some gain over a dipole antenna. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWt6eaxSK04 Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

How to build a 2 meter antenna tuner in one evening

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Thanks to Robert Sumpton for this simple 2-meter antenna "tuner".   Depending on what's inside your "junk box", this project can be done in a few hours. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t_tKgDvGRI Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

HF Multiband Wire Antennas You Can Easily Make

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Don't let limited space prevent you from enjoying HF Amateur Radio activities. In this video from Peter Waters (G3OJV), we learn how to make several multiband wire HF antennas that can fit into a small garden or urban lot. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdFuEYvvNug Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

HAM RADIO: 40M Spiral Magnetic Loop Antenna

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Thanks to Mike (M0MSN) for this excellent antenna project. While this antenna is a bit more complex than some loop antennas, you should be able to complete the build and testing phases if you take your time. Mike takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, and testing of this fascinating antenna. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-g_ntx7vxs Here are some comments from Mike (M0MSN): HAM RADIO: 40M Spiral Magnetic Loop Antenna. Build a Loop antenna. I have already built a Spiral loop antenna for the 80M band that works brilliantly so I thought the time was right to try one for 40M, In this video I do just that build a spiral loop for the 40M band. Franks Website: https://www.nonstopsystems.com/radio/... Please subscribe and like. Cheers Mike - M0MSN P.S. do not take my word for it, give it a go for yourself. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Just a quick note for those following my geopolitical news blog (https://www.hawaii

2.4 GHz Dual Feed Helix Antenna for QO100 Version 2

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Radio amateurs who can work the QO100 satellite will find this antenna design from "Tech Minds" valuable for maintaining contacts with this satellite. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9rZSVXqW6k Here are some general comments from "Tech Minds": Here we take a look at Version 2 of the ICE CONE Dual Feed Helix for QO100. Purchase here: https://nolle.engineering/product/icfv2 If you would like to show your support for this channel, then please consider becoming a member by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9a8... Products used in my videos can be purchased through my Amazon storefront. US ► https://www.amazon.com/shop/techminds UK ► https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/techminds Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/techminds Twitter ► https://twitter.com/techmindsyt Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/TechMindsYT Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/tech.minds.... Send $$ ► https://www.pa

The Amazing Delta Loop Antenna

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If you want a quiet, multiband HF antenna with a modest amount of gain, then try these delta loop antenna designs from Callum (M0MCX). If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfX_8rogur8 Here are some comments from Callum (M0MCX): Let's have a play with Delta Loops. Horizontal, Vertical and Sky-Loop style. Fascinating stuff. Callum. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Off Center Fed Dipole (OCF) Antenna

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If you want to try a new multiband HF antenna for this year's ARRL Field Day, then this design from Michael Martens (KB9VBR) should do the job. In this video, Michael (KB9VBR) takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, and testing phases of this popular HF antenna. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0Ymcs2D7ks Michael built this antenna for the 2020 ARRL Field Day. Here are some comment from Michael (KB9VBR): I build an 80 meter off center fed dipole antenna for this year's ARRL Field Day Event. MFJ 913 4:1 balun: https://amzn.to/3hplfbn Isotip butane soldering iron: https://amzn.to/3e1QWFJ Rigexpert AA-600 antenna analyzer: https://amzn.to/3e2RoUa Weaver Leather Throw Weight: https://amzn.to/2CigRek Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kO6LH7 Read my blog: http://www.jpole-antenna.com Colophon: Camera https://amzn.to/2GV2Og1 Lens https://amzn.to/2GWC5zU Wireless Microphone: htt

HF Antenna when traveling

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  Here are some great portable HF Antenna ideas from K7SW. Most of the materials for this project can be obtained from local sources or from your "junk box" of extra parts. The keys to this antenna system are a portable fiber glass mast, common house wire, an appropriate length of 50-ohm coaxial cable, and an antenna transmatch (i.e. "antenna tuner"). If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03pZhmVCnCk Here are some comment from K7SW: You are traveling and you will be staying with friends along the way, and you want to setup your HF radio and antenna. I share a couple of tips you can use to get you on the air when traveling. Curious about any of the parts used in this video? use the links below to purchase them from our affiliate links. We may earn a small commission that helps our channel and supports making more Videos like this :) 🔹21 foot telescopic mast - https://geni.us/oYMV0XA 🔹Rubberized ORANGE Twist Tie https:

ARRL end-fed half-wave antenna kit-test and deploy

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The ARRL End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna Kit has proven to be a popular option for many radio amateurs. In this video, Rob Zielfelder, Jr. (N1NUG) completes the kit and heads for the "field" to deploy and test his project. Rob also provides a link for those wanting to build the kit. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTV25OV4ENo Here are some comments about the antenna: In this PART TWO video, continue with ARRL member Rob Zielfelder, Jr., N1NUG, as he puts the antenna kit to the test and heads outside to deploy it for the first time! With a few tips, you'll be making contacts with your new antenna, too! Check out PART ONE: https://youtu.be/2Ee42DJAuBA For written, step-by-step directions, visit: http://www.arrl.org/end-fed-half-wave... - To purchase an End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna Kit, visit: https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Pr... - Special thanks to Rob, N1NUG, for his help with this video! Check out his channel, SevenFortyOne

How to make a 20 meter dipole antenna

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Thanks to KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures web channel for this simple, inexpensive, and efficient antenna for the 20 meter Amateur Radio band. Most of the materials for this antenna can be found locally or in your "junk box." If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVCsYU-nUdI Here are some comments from KK6 USY: In this Video I will show how to build a 20 meter Dipole from parts you might have around the house, from build to tuning for your desired frequency. Check out the Ham Radio Adventures Merch shop: https://partner.spreadshirt.com/shop-... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Camco Hitch Mount Flagpole Holder, https://amzn.to/31qfWSL Towever 84433 Trailer Hitch Extension, https://amzn.to/37ni4hS Camco Hitch Mount Flagpole Holder, https://amzn.to/31qfWSL Towever 84433 Trailer Hitch Extension, https://amzn.to/37ni4hS Camera Gear Sony a6100 camera, https://amzn.to/31s5KZV Sigma 56mm lens, https://amzn.to