Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Designing, building, and using the "Ultimate Antenna Kit" can be challenging, considering the amount of tools available on the market today. In this video, Michael Martens (KB9VBR) shares his best portable HF antenna kit, which he uses on many POTA/SOTA operations in the U.S. midwest. Michael says his antenna kit is a continuously evolving project, adapting to the various conditions he finds in the field. At least for today, this is Michael's current kit model, something that may give you ideas for your own portable HF antenna system. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR): My ham radio portable antenna kit is in state of constant refinement. Here's what I've been carrying and putting on the air for the last year. Product links, in order of appearance: Spiderbeam 23ft / 7m fiberglass mini pole: https://vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/... Cross Base for Tear Drop/Feather Flags: https://amzn.to/4gpGl

  How would you like to improve the performance of your HT on the next POTA or SOTA trip?  Just replace the HT's stubby antenna with an easily-made dipole antenna using a BNC binding post. Chuck (KK6USY) takes us step-by-step through the entire antenna-making process.  This antenna is lightweight, offers improved gain, and fits into your emergency "go-kit." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ5T4lpTFH0. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Chuck (KK6USY): In this video I show how to make a 2 meter dipole Antenna for use with a HT for a SOTA activation. You don't even have to know how to solder! Check out the Ham Radio Adventures Merch shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/kk6usy-h... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Part from this build BNC Male Plug, https://amzn.to/3yzQPKO BNC Female , https://amzn.to/3Bt