Simple Ham Radio Antennas

One of the easiest and least expensive HF antennas you can make is the basic random wire end-fed antenna.  The secret to this versatile antenna is the use of a 9:1 transformer and a good ground system. In this video, Michael Martens (KB9VBR) takes us from start to finish in the construction of an end-fed antenna and its accompanied 9:1 transformer. Random wire end-fed antennas are perfect for both home and portable use. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_-aNzrIXWs Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR): Can a non resonant antenna be efficient? It sure can. I show you how to build a non resonant random wire antenna with a 9:1 transformer. FT-140 43 mix Ferrite Toroid: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/... Toroid Core FT140-43 Ferrite: https://amzn.to/3WKPApC 18ga Enameled Magnet Wire: https://amzn.to/3WFhSBX 4 in. x 4 in. x 2 in. PVC Junction Box - Gray: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ca

A non-resonant random length wire end fed antenna is one of the simplest and easiest to use HF antennas in the radio amateur's toolbox.  The key to this outstanding antenna is the use of a homemade 9:1 balun inserted between your feed line and the antenna. Michael Martens (KB9VBR) takes us step-by-step through the design, building, testing, and use of this basic 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=D_-aNzrIXWs Here are a few comments from Michael (KB9VBR): Can a non resonant antenna be efficient? It sure can. I show you how to build a non resonant random wire antenna with a 9:1 transformer. FT-140 43 mix Ferrite Toroid: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/... Toroid Core FT140-43 Ferrite: https://amzn.to/3WKPApC 18ga Enameled Magnet Wire: https://amzn.to/3WFhSBX 4 in. x 4 in. x 2 in. PVC Junction Box - Gray: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-4-... Homebrew Antenna Chall