Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIgkOICas5Y. An exceptionally done video from VK6CS on another way to tune a manual ATU using an antenna analyzer. The tuner is the popular MFJ Mobile Tuner, Model MFJ-945E.  The antenna analyzer is a kit from YouKits. The video is educational, interesting, and helpful for both the newly licensed operator and the experienced ham. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my news site at http://www.kh6jrm.info. Be sure to check out the blog sidebars for other antenna articles and reports. Opinions expressed in this blog are mine unless otherwise stated. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVUrx8xL6EA.  The Buddistick Antenna System is ideally suited for portable and emergency operations.  In this video, Marty Myers (W5MRM) show us how to assemble the versatile Buddistick system in a variety of configurations.  Marty has used this antenna system in his backyard, on portable operations, and in several DX- peditions. The Buddistick Antenna System works best with a counterpoise system about 2-3 feet/.60 to .91 meters above ground. A very informative and well-produced video. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my news site at http://www.kh6jrm.info. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6czMjG6y2jQ. This is post #890 in a continuing series on amateur radio antennas.  In this video from"remingtonh", we see a simple, effective antenna system using a photo tripod, a set of radials resting on the ground, and a MFJ-1620T Hamstick. This antenna can be assembled, raised, and taken down in just a few minutes without being seen by curious neighbors.  Considering the limitations of this arrangement, the antenna produced several good contacts for "remingtonh." Perhaps a similar idea can be used in your HOA/CC&R situation. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my news site at http://www.kh6jrm.info. Thanks for joining us today! Opinions expressed in this blog are mine unless otherwise stated. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your web browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rzL-bNGzPw.  In this excellently produced video, Dan Toma (YO3GGX) shows off his newly constructed QRP Magnetic Loop Antenna that covers all amateur radio bands between 40 and 10 meters.  This homemade antenna is portable, foldable, and remotely tunable. You can get full construction details at http://www.yo3ggx.com.  A beautifully done antenna that can be used for portable and emergency operations, as well as in antenna-restricted housing (HOA/CC&R) situations. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my news site at http://www.kh6jrm.info. Please check the blog sidebars for other antenna-related articles. Opinions expressed in this blog are mine unless otherwise stated. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ieriedzr1Es.  Here's a simple, effective, and inexpensive HF antenna based on a design from Frank King (KM4IE).  Most of the materials for this project can be found at your nearest home improvement outlet or hardware store. Some of the antenna items can be found at Radio Shack stores still open or through various ham radio supply houses.  The antenna is basically a vertical helix coupled with a loading coil.  This antenna is suitable for portable and emergency use, as well as use as a "stealth antenna" for housing controlled through HOAs and CC&Rs. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please check out my news site:  http://www.kh6jrm.info. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).