Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Here's another fascinating antenna idea from Colin (MM0OPX). In this video, Colin shows how linear loading can reduce the size of 40 meter vertical antenna without compromising performance. This modification should appeal to radio amateurs who live on small urban lots or other land-restricted properties. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6up_Yc6I1o. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Colin (MM0OPX): Demonstration of a linear loaded 1/4 wave vertical amtenna that shows (at least) in modeling that it is as efficient as a full size 1/4 wave. What do you think? Let me know in the comments below. Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript MM0OPX Field Radio 5.28K subscribers

If you can't erect a full-sized 1/4 wavelength vertical antenna for the 40 meter Amateur Radio Band, please try this linear loaded vertical from Colin (MM0OPX). Colin says this modified vertical can match the performance of a standard 1/4 wavelength vertical antenna. This antenna can find a place at your home station or in the field for portable operations. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6up_Yc6I1o. Here are some comments from Colin (MM0OPX): Demonstration of a linear loaded 1/4 wave vertical amtenna that shows (at least) in modeling that it is as efficient as a full size 1/4 wave. What do you think? Let me know in the comments below. Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript MM0OPX Amateur Radio 4.2K subscribers Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to the "HOA Ham" for this useful antenna accessory. "The Ultimate Antenna Ground Spike" will help you set up and stabilize your vertical antenna with a minimum of effort. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjhdtNRrxRI Here are a few comments from the "HOA Ham": Small footprint lightweight antenna spike for vertical HOA, POTA, SOTA and Portable Ham Radio Operations. I'll share some of my video bloopers at the end. Want to help fund future content? Use my below affiliate links (I may receive a small commission) or leave a tip via PayPal: ➽ https://paypal.me/HOAHamRadio ➽ Xiegu / Radioddity Discounts: ➽ http://radioddity.refr.cc/hoaham ➽ AnyTone & BridgeCom Gear: ➽ https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/?ref... AMAZON / EBAY LINKS TO PRODUCTS IN THE VIDEO: ➽ BD7-Maple Ground Spike -- https://ebay.us/9Xms8D ➽ Comet AD-35M Antenna Mount Adapter -- h

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIgqnISFs7Y. Those of us who live or have lived on a small urban lot know how difficult it is to design and build an effective HF antenna.  Space and nosey neighbors become major obstacles in your choice of antennas.  In this video uploaded by TWiT Netcast Network, George Thomas (W5JDX) talks with Vito Dipinto (VA3VMD) about his small, yet effective dipole antenna. Despite the limitations of Vito's antenna, he manages to make many contacts from his small urban property.  Vito's simple dipole antenna may offer some hope for radio amateurs facing severe space problems.  You can view the full episode at https://twit.tv/hn/316. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon)

If you can't view the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIgqnISFs7Y In this well-paced video podcast, George Thomas (W5JDX) and Vito Dipinto (VA3VMD) discuss how to design, build, and use a small backyard antenna.  Vito has turned his privacy fence, some poles, a few lengths of wire, and several connectors into a useful, effective HF antenna. If you're confined to a small urban lot, you'll find Vito's suggestions helpful in erecting an antenna that will serve your HF needs for years to come. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining