Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Moxon Antenna Project (http://www.moxonantennaproject.com) (http://www.eham.net). Author:  Steve Hammer (K6SGH). Accessed on 25 November 2016, 19:55 hrs, UTC . Comment: I'm always looking for interesting antennas to build at my new QTH on Hawaii Island 's Puna District .  While I was researching some new and unusual antenna designs, I ran across this article by Steve Hammer (K6SGH), which was cited in a sidebar from http://www.eham.net. Although I've always been fascinated by the designs described by pioneer antenna guru Les Moxon (G6XN)--hence the name "Moxon Antenna"--I've never built one.  With this article, that time has come. Steve Hammer (K6SGH), along with his late friend John Labutski (KD6WD), have compiled an extensive list of moxon antenna designs that will fit comfortably on your property, be it urban or rural.  According to Steve, a moxon antenna can be built with "a simple push up mast and rotated by hand."  Steve adds that

Mini Whip Antenna (http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=29166). Author:  Roelof Bakker (PA0RDT). Please insert title or URL title link into your search browser to read the full article. Accessed on 24 November 2016, 20:40 hrs, UTC . Comment: If you want to monitor VLF and shortwave signals without drawing attention to a large outdoor antenna, then try this intriguing antenna design from Roelof Bakker (PA0RDT). The "Mini Whip" antenna for VLF and shortwave radio reception is a small device capable of excellent performance on the very low frequency (VLF) bands, as well as the HF shortwave frequencies.  The antenna is about the size of a ball point pen and uses a copper plate and J-310 FET to receive and amplify the signal. Roelof provides a series of graphs and records to support his reception claims. As with most small antennas, it helps to mount the device outside if you can. This antenna would be ideal for radio amateurs and shortwave listeners l

If you're having difficulty in viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/L3coh5JXZ0A. This is post #961 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas.  The 30 meter amateur radio band (10.100 MHz to 10.150 MHz) is a fascinating slice of the radio spectrum. The band is restricted to digital (including cw) signals only, so you won't find powerful SSB or AM signals disrupting your operations.  The band is usable during the day and night.  In this post from K2MIJ, we see how a most unusual and "stealthy" antenna can get you on the 30 meter band without nosey neighbors or HOA/CC&R enforcers restricting your on-air activities.  The antenna is fairly simple, with most of the work being done by a coil made from #26-24 gauge (AWG) wire wrapped around a 2 inch/5.08 cm diameter PVC pipe, some "limbo sticks", and a "halo" radiator made from #10 gauge (AWG) wire.  K2MIJ has had some excellent c

If you can't view this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI6zWMZ1dEU.  Here's another simple antenna project that can be made from locally available materials.  In this video, Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) show us how to make a 2 Meter J-Pole antenna suitable for emergency or portable operations.   This antenna can be used by radio amateurs living in HOA/CC&R-controlled apartments.  The antenna is made from 300 ohm television twin lead and can be rolled up after use.  ARES ( Amateur Radio Emergency Service ) volunteers may want to pack one of these antennas in their emergency "go-Kit", since it will give a significant amount of gain over the "rubber duckie" antennas that come with most hand-held VHF/UHF transceivers.  I have one of Dave's creations suspended from a hook on my lanai (Hawaiian for porch) and can access several repeaters that were "invisible" to my HT.  This inex

If you can't view the video, please insert this title link into your browser searchbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjqo1TjBpAQ. This is post #959 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas . Exceptionally well-produced, clearly explained, and easy to follow tutorial from "Swizzradios" (HB9CV).  This antenna was made from an old 27 MHz ( CB ) 1/4 wavelength ground plane antenna from LEM.  The gamma match is made from a mobile antenna socket with a 3/8 inch/0.95 cm hy-gain rod.  Directors are made of six shortened pieces of the old CB antenna .  The boom is made of 2 X 2 cm/1 inch (approximately) aluminum tubing.  This antenna would make a nice weekend project for you or your club. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my two news sites: http://www.kh6jrm.info (breaking news of interest for radio amateurs). https://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com ( ARRL news and information for Hawaii Island radio amateurs). Be sure