Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GquJpDTFNjY .  This is post 2163 in a continuing series of articles on simple ham radio antennas. If you need an inexpensive portable HF antenna for your vehicle and deed-restricted property, then this informative, easily understood tutorial from the UK's Waters & Stanton Ham Radio Store is for you. The video explores several popular antenna brands and evaluates them for portability, easy of installation, and general performance.  A nicely done presentation. ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ http://www.hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigisandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. https://paper.li/f-15

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEdy7mbZ5ms . Thanks to Pityu Nagy for this beautiful, efficient, and effective antenna for 145 MHz.  This 2 meter antenna should give you about 3dB gain over a 1/4 wave length vertical antenna and considerably more gain over the "rubber duck" (stock) antenna that came with your HT. Here are some of Pity's observations: "A 5/8 wave J-pole antenna, that I made from copper tubing, a piece of steel wire from a mobile CB antenna, and other stuff. Works very well, has a SWR of 1.2-1. And also what I like about it, is that I can earth it at the bottom, so it's "lightning protected". 73!" ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ http://www.hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DMHVCrJZqY Thanks to KC2IRV for this concise, easy-to-understand guide to building a "classic " fan dipole antenna.  In this case, the antenna will cover both the 40 and 20 meter Amateur Radio bands without an antenna "tuner."  A "tuner" will be needed if other bands, such as 80 meters, will be used. Here are some observations from KC2IRV: "This is just a quick video of what I have setup for a 40/20 meter antenna. This antenna has been working very well for me in spite of how close it is to the ground. In a pinch it will even load up on 80 meters with a good tuner. I use common PVC 1" plumbing Tee's for my insulators." ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ http:

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt5AAH4hVgs If you live near an ocean beach and currently enjoy warm weather, you may want to try this simple 10 meter magnetic loop antenna from Australian ham Peter Parker (VK3YE). The results of this simple antenna are impressive, given the small size of the magnetic loop.  Proximity to the ocean is a definite plus for this antenna. Peter has produced a nice collection of video tutorials for your library.  Here are some of his remarks: "Pedestrian mobile on 28 MHz with FT817 & 40cm magnetic loop antenna. PS: Like these videos? Wish to support this channel? If so please store this link to Amazon Shopping as a bookmark or favourite. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=amateur+ra... Then when you buy something I receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Or check my books page to see if any appeal. http://home.alphalink.com.au/~parkerp... &

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsGXJxNkfb8 Thanks to John Saunders for this quick video describing his home made 40 meter ground plane antenna.  According to John, you can assemble this portable antenna is only five minutes. The antenna is simple and can be stored in a small bag or pouch.  Most of the antenna materials can be bought locally or through online vendors. Here are some of  John's comments: "This video is about a simple portable 40m ground plane antenna that will go up in only five minutes flat! Background music: Bama Country - Country by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ " ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. ht