Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/MxG3Iw49glg. Here's another simple antenna that could be erected as a "stealth" antenna for those living in deed-restricted situations.  This end-fed antenna kit was made originally by the Emergency Amateur Radio Club of Honolulu and was sold commercially for many years.  In this video, we see how easily this antenna can be assembled, erected, and used successfully on several amateur radio bands from 6 to 40 meters.  This end-fed antenna would also serve very well as a portable or emergency antenna.  You may want to contact the club directly to see if the kit is still being offered for sale (http://www.earchi.org). Good luck!  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  Theses news feeds are updated daily. You can follow our blog community with a free email subscription of by tapping into the blog RSS feed.

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/AMY-5U1cJ6E. Here's the latest effort from ARRL Headquarters to correct misconceptions and falsehoods surrounding the 2015 Amateur Radio Parity Act, which is now being considered by the U.S. Congress .  While this video is directed toward congressional leaders, the video would make a good presentation for a club or public meeting.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily. You can follow our blog community with a free email subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed . Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Related articles U.S. Congress look set to reject plan to admit more refugees as aid ante upped by $419 million

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/iKC0zv8XuPS. Another great video tutorial from David Casler (KE0OG). In this video, David explores HF antennas for those living in less-than-ideal situations, i.e. HOAs, CC&Rs , and other deed-restricted circumstances.   David illustrates his presentation with three case studies.  You can get on the air, but you have to be a bit creative. Going "stealth" is the answer.  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 email subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed. Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Related articles Carolina DX Association Forms Carolina DX Foundation HF versus VHF/UHF Amateur radio Ham radio shown to school students Amateur Radio Buffs' Quest to Connect Quake-Ravaged Nepa

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert https://youtu.be/WaQ9HWgYNPI into your browser search box. In this video, Dan Vanevenhaven explains how to print your official Amateur Radio License from the FCC's ULS website.  Keep a spare official amateur radio license in case of emergencies or just to have on hand if you misplace your original license.  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 email subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed. Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/7PR2ExR7mX0. An excellent tutorial on Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) from Stan Gibilisco (W1GV).  Stan discusses the origin and effects of coronal mass ejections (CMEs), solar flares, and other space weather phenomena on amateur radio operations.  He also offers a few tips on how to protect your sensitive ham radio gear.  A good general introduction to EMP countermeasures.  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 email subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed. Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/TV3Cj2J3T20. Here's another simple, effective, and easy to build antenna from Peter (VK3YE).  This time, Peter designs and builds a triband end fed half wave antenna that covers 40 meters , 20 meters and 10 meters .  The antenna is a half wave on 20 meters and a loaded half wave on 40 meters.  The antenna can also work fairly well on 10 meters.  A broadband transformer replaces the antenna coupler. Although this arrangement is less efficient than an L-match, it does allow instant band switching.  The bandwidth is very narrow on 40 meters (150 kHz ).  This antenna would make an excellent antenna for backpacking, pedestrian mobile, SOTA, or emergency use. Peter got good results with his Yaesu FT-817 QRP rig.  This would make an excellent weekend project.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds ar

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert the following URL into your browser search box: https//youtu.be/8x6x_6mDVIQ. This is one of the better Amateur Radio promotional videos online .  The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) has done an excellent, often inspiring job of showing the world what amateur radio is , what it can do, and how it serves our local communities.  The video features Peter Goodhall (2E0SQL) working amateur radio satellites and Doug Wheelock (KF5BOC) talking about amateur radio from the International Space Station .  This video would make an outstanding introduction to ham radio for a beginner's license class.  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 email subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed. Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Related articles RSGB takes over exam