Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you have trouble viewing this short video, please enter this URL in your browser search box: https://youtu.be/WaQ9HWgYNPI.  There are times when you need an extra copy of your Amateur Radio License.  It's always a good idea to post a copy of your license in your log books, to carry a copy with you when you work at an ARRL Field Day event, or take a shift at a special event station.  I always carry a copy of my Amateur Radio License in my wallet, in case I'm stopped by a police officer or need access to an emergency shelter where I'm assigned a shift at the temporary ham stations on the premises.  In this well-produced video by Dan Vanevenhoven, you'll learn just how simple it is to get an extra copy of your Amateur Radio License.  If you prefer "an official FCC" copy of your license to post at home or even to carry with you, you can visit the FCC's ULS page under Amateur Radio and order an "official" copy with all the appropriate FCC markin

If you have trouble viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/bNIR7Kyt-bs. The Alpha EZ Military Antenna is a handy portable antenna that covers the 80 meter to 6 meter amateur radio bands. In this video, Mike show us how well the antenna works on 6 meters from his condominium apartment--a real challenge often faced by those living in HOA/CC&R situations.  Of course, the new Kenwood TS-590SG is a big help in this restrictive environment.  None the less, the Alpha EZ performs well, given the circumstances.  You may want to try one of these antennas in your radio room.  At least, you'll be able to get on the air.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily.  You can follow our blog community with a free e-mail subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you have trouble viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box:  https://youtu.be/psUdNEfDIc4. Here's another clever way to erect an antenna in HOA/CC&R restricted zones.  "Supra 2424" use a LDG S9v31 vertical antenna with 24 ground radials made from CAT 5 cabling.  He has painted the antenna a dark green , so it remains fairly invisible.  He also lowers the mast when he's done operating and knows when HOA inspectors will be making their rounds.  The arrangement works fairly well and, so far, it has not been found.  The only weak point in the system is concealment while the green mast is on the ground. Suspicious inspectors may believe what's on the groun can be up in the air, and, therefore, a violation of the rules.  Otherwise, the antenna system seems safe for the moment. An excellent antenna arrangement for these troubled times.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These new

If you have trouble viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box:  https://youtu.bedHRSsbpy2aU.  As the ARRL Field Day approaches (27-28 June 2015), many hams will be considering portable operations beyond the confines of "civilization."  You may elect to hike into a national park as the producer of this video, Timmy D., did back in August 2009.  Timmy does a good job of showing how to pack HF gear for a wilderness hike and camping.  His equipment is light and fairly simple: The rig is a Yaesu FT-817ND; the antenna is a homebrewed 20 meter dipole; his powe supply is a "trusty" 9 Ah sealed lead-acid battery (SLA); and his DC cord is an alligator clip lead.  With this simple system, Timmy made many contacts in the eastern part of the United States. You could adapt some of his ideas for a 1E (emergency power) portable station for Field Day.  Good luck!  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  T

This excellent video on Phased Array Antennas was submitted to the 2015 Microwave Educational Video Competition.   Mark Hinkle , Jenna Hinkle, and Michael Sinanis have done an outstanding job of explaining how phased array antennas work.  His explanation is simple, accurate, and easy to follow.  The illustrations are pretty interesting, especially the ones using water ripples to explain how phased antennas work in the real world.  This video could be shown to an Amateur Radio Licensing Class as suplementary material.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily.  You can follow our blog community with a free e-mail subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed.  If you have trouble viewing this video, please enter this URL in the search box of your browser:  http://youtu.be/vtPPAnvJSbc.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Related articles Essex Ham promote amateur radio Ho