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W2LI Magnetic Loop Antenna. Post #1211.

W2LI Magnetic Loop Antenna (http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13332#148452). http://www.w2li.org/magloop). Author:  W2LI. Accessed on 05 August 2017, 21:05 hrs, UTC. Please click links or insert title URL into your browser search box to read the full article. Comment: Over the past few months, I've republished several videos and articles about magnetic loop antennas from the worldwide Amateur Radio community. Whether they be commercially made or homebrewed by radio amateurs, magnetic loops have allowed those with restrictive housing arrangements (HOAs and CC&Rs) to enjoy both HF and VHF/UHF radio operations again.  Magnetic Loop Antennas are easy to set up and break down, making them ideal for portable, emergency, and home use. While I enjoy making my own HF antennas, I can see the need for a sturdy, easy to assemble antenna for those of us lacking the resources for antenna parts or have little skill in designing and building antennas.  This is where products, suc

Bicycle Rim Magnetic Loop Ham Radio Antenna - Homebrew de KK6FUT. Post #1210.

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If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3_Iaf7dIo0. This antenna project is one of the things that makes Amateur Radio so fun and fascinating--turning junk into something useful. In this case, KK6FUT has converted an old bicycle wheel/rim into a homebrewed magnetic loop antenna for the 15 meter and 20 meter ham bands.  The loop is made from a discarded bicycle wheel/rim after the spokes have been removed. KK6FUT made slits with a hacksaw and used an old AM/FM variable capacitor for tuning. While this loop is primarily for receiving, it can be used to transmit with a 4 to 5 watt signal. SWR measurements are quite good--1.0:1 on 15 meters and 1.4:1 on 20 meters. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio news

Ham radio 40 meter homebrew ground mount vertical. Post #1209.

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If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qEQN_FV0Pk. A simple vertical antenna can be an amazingly effective way to launch your signals, especially if you lack the space to erect a dipole, inverted vee, or even a small yagi-uda beam.  In this video. Ric (K8YIO) show us his simple vertical antenna and ground radial system. Most of the materials can be found at the nearest hardware or building supply outlet.  This simple antenna has given Ric plenty of DX.  The video is loaded with lots of suggestions that will help you design, build, and use this antenna at your home station. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast updated each Friday afternoon). https://paper.li/kh6jrm/1430289353 (A

How-to build your own HF Antenna Splitter. Post #1208.

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If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dDmfb4NMYw. Here's a low-cost answer to a common problem shared by shortwave listeners and radio amateurs. Namely, how to connect one antenna among several radios. The answer is found in a simple HF Antenna Splitter that you can build yourself. The HF splitter is for listening only.  The splitter is not intended for transmitting. "The Radio Hobbyist" has done an excellent job of showing the assembly of this simple, useful tool.  While you can find HF splitters online, you may want to save some money and build one yourself. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news ( a weekly podcast which is updated every Friday afternoon). https://paper.li/kh6jr

How To Make A NVIS HF Radio Antenna. Post #1207.

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If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_VmFGVAR7k, NVIS (near vertical incident skywave) antennas are perfect for local, state, and regional communications during portable or emergency operations.  NVIS antennas radiate signals at a high angle, making them ideal for coverage out to approximately 300 miles/486 kilometers.  I've used low-slung dipoles (approximately 17-feet/5.182 meters above ground) for local Hawaii nets and rag chews around the state. In this video from "Commsprepper", we learn how to set up a basic NVIS antenna based on a design from W9WIS (http://w9wis.us/NVIS.html). This antenna is simple, easy to erect, and inexpensive.  Other NVIS antennas can be configured as tuned end-fed wires, low level loops, and even magnetic loops. Have some fun and build a NVIS antenna today. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please check these websites: http://w