Random Wire Antennas for Ham Radio.


 One of the simplest, most inexpensive multiband HF antennas you can build is the "classic" random wire antenna.  Armed with an "antenna tuner", a basic UnUn, and a basic ground radial/counterpoise system, this early ham radio can still deliver excellent performance at a moderate cost.

In this video, Peter Waters (G3OJV) discusses the pros and cons of this easily-made antenna, especially for radio amateurs living on small urban lots.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK4Uo_23oeA.

Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM0.

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Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV).

The Random Wire Antenna has become popular again. It was once the prime antenna used by many ham radio stations. But now, with the advent of the 9:1 UnUn, the random wire has seen a resurgence in its popularity. Peter G3OJV, explains how it works and how it might be the antenna for your small garden. Palomar Engineers https://palomar-engineers.com (:1 UmUm https://www.hamradiostore.co.uk/ldg-r... Ham Radio Store https://www.hamradiostore.co.uk 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - What is a Random Wire 05:14 - Compared with EFHW 06:41 - Gow does a Random Wire Work? 09:41 - Diagrams 14:33 - Calculating the length. 16:42 - VSWR and matching 19:25 - A new EFHW 20:34 - Summary

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