Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Another excellent, easy to understand antenna tutorial from Peter Waters (G3OJV). Whether you're a newly-licensed operator or a seasoned DX veteran you will find Peter offering some intriguing insights on the theory and operation parameters behind this popular ham 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=Uy6Bv84KMOQ. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Peter (G3OJV): The dipole antenna design is the most popular antenna in the world. It is often used on its own or as the driven element is designs such as Yagis. It also happens to be one of the easiest and effective antennas for HF operation. Peter G3OJV takes you through the process of building and installing one for the beginner in ham radio. 00:35 What is a dipole 06:40 Calculating the length 07:19 What wire to use 08:35 Feeding the dipole 10:36 A 20m DX design 13:58 Tu

  If you're looking for better HF antenna for portable or emergency use, look no further than the "Dudetenna EFHW Kit." In this video from Michael Martens (KB9VBR), we get a full review of this new end fed half wave antenna kit now available on line. According to Michael, the "Dudetenna EFHW Kit" is robust, simple to build, and easy to deploy in the field. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kQxms4XAbg. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Michael (KB9VBR): Ham Radio Dude's portable end fed half wave antenna, the Dudetenna, features a substantial toroid and reinforced radiating wire for 100 watt operation in both digital and sideband modes. DudeTenna 100+ W EFHW Kit with 75ft Heavy Duty Antenna Wire. https://www.etsy.com/listing/16531310... DudeTenna 100W+ - EFHW Kit (Minus Wire) https://www.etsy.com/listing/16531319