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).