Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/7IYV7nkKrWo. Here is a simple, effective way to match your multiband HF antenna to feed lines using either 300 ohm television twin lead or 450 ohm ladder line.  These feed lines would then go into your antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner").  According to "Wilshire Man", " I built this simple air cored balun in next to no time...no need to worry about toroids, etc.  It works from 3 MHz to 30 MHz and handles 200 watts easy.  If you use thicker wire, it will handle a cool 1 KW."  As some readers have pointed out, this device is a voltage balun and may exhibit greater losses than a current balun made from ferrite material.  None the less, if you need a 4:1 balun for emergency or portable use, this project could be what you're looking for.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds a

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/BOHvM_2G340. This excellent video tutorial from "SurvivalTechNord" presents the concept of a Modular Portable Antenna System for emergency communications and deployment of volunteer amateur radio operators, in a "grid down" scenario.  The easily assembled HF antenna is made from Chameleon antenna parts and is designed to cover amateur radio bands between 160 and 6 meters. This antenna kit can fit in your vehicle easily and can be used at home as well as in the field.  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 IARU emcomm display at ITU WRC-15 Geneva Amateur radio Carolina DX Associa

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