Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you're unable to view this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4U6KTA55T0. This is post #921 in a continuing series of articles on simple ham radio antennas.  This is a nicely-done video tutorial from Alex Razorschchuk (UX5UU) on how to build a simple, effective 20 meter vertical antenna for portable or emergency use.  All you need is a sturdy tripod, a telescoping fiberglass fishing pole (6.3 meters/20.66 feet long), 2 wires measuring 5.2 meters/17.56 feet long, a convenient length of RG-58 coaxial cable, and an antenna analyzer to trim for the lowest SWR.  Alex also provides SWR curves and other performance tests for his easily made antenna.  This antenna would make a good weekend project. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my two news sites: http://www.kh6jrm.info http://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com. Be sure to check the blog sidebars for additional antenna and propagatio

Basic Wire Antennas Part 1. (http://www.dxzone.com/qsy31767-basic-wire-antennas-part-i). Author:  Marc C. Tarplee, PhD (N4UFP). Accessed on 13 October 2016, 19:20 hrs, UTC. Please click link to read the article. Comment: An excellent antenna tutorial from Marc C. Tarplee (N4UFP).  In part 1 of his continuing antenna series, Tarplee explores the theory, construction, and operation of several popular wire antennas, including the dipole, half wave, full wave, double zepp, off-center fed dipole, and the G5RV. The explanations are clear, concise, and well-organized.  If you need an antenna refresher or a basic reference document, then this article is for you. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my news site at http://www.kh6jrm.info. 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?=R7hMoshqRPw. Excellent video tutorial from "Alex's Tech Videos" on how to assemble the "QRP manual days Antenna tuner kit 1-30 MHz for HAM RADIO".  The kit is from China and is offered on eBay from several distributors.  The video is easy to follow and should help you assemble this useful kit.  The video takes you-step-by-step through the entire unpacking, assembly, and use procedure. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my news site at http://www.kh6jrm.info. Opinions expressed on 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?=1KUJPcIUDE.  A good, basic introduction to the theory, design, construction, and use of feed lines made from ladder line.  Ladder line, used in conjunction with a balanced "tuner" or a 4:1 current balun/"tuner" combination, can turn a simple dipole antenna into a multiband dipole.  Stan (W1GV) does an excellent job of explaining how balanced feed lines work. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my news site at http://www.kh6jrm.info. Opinions expressed in this blog are mine unless otherwise stated. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

https:// If you're not able to view the video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0eYB5AWGvY. In this video from KD0RVY, we learn how to assemble and use a simple 2m J-Pole made from 450 ohm ladder line.  This antenna is suitable for a variety of operations, including portable, emergency, and home use.  Although KD0RVY calls his creation a J-Pole, it may be more accurate to call this antenna a "slim jim".  J-Poles are usually bridged at the bottom of the antenna.  In this antenna, the bridge is at the top.  But that's only a minor quibble.  I've built a few of these antennas for 2 meters and they work remarkably well.  Keep one of these antennas in your "Go Kit." For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my news site at http://www.kh6jrm.info. Hawaii hams can visit my Big Island ARRL News site at http://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com. Opinions expressed in this blog