Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Antenna simulator for small vertical monopoles. (http://www.472khz.org/pages/tools/antenna-simulator.php). Accessed on 16 September 2017, 2215 hrs, UTC. Please click link to read the full article. Comment: Now that the FCC has established rules and regulations for the 630 and 2200 meter amateur radio bands, radio amateurs can now expand their contacts with frequencies below the standard broadcast band. One of the prime concerns related to these bands, besides running low power and non-interference for existing services, is the type of antenna suitable for such low frequencies. It's possible to design a relatively small vertical monopole antenna that will perform well in the rf "basement", thanks to this antenna simulator for 472 kHz. Although this simple calculator isn't a replacement for software such as EZNEC, it will give you an indication on how this type of antenna will perform.  Just plug in the raw data about antenna type, antenna dimensions, and

ARLB018 FCC opens 630-and-2200-meter bands; stations must notify UTC. Special announcement from HQ ARRL, Newington, CT, 06111. Accessed on 16 September 2017, 0800 hrs, UTC. The full text of this special W1AW bulletin is listed below. Comment: On Friday, 15 September 2017, the FCC opened the 630 and 2200 meter bands for licensed radio amateurs, subject to special rules and regulations of the FCC. Here is the announcement from HQ ARRL, Newington, CT, 06111: SB QST @ ARL $ARLB018 ARLB018 FCC Opens 630- and 2200-Meter Bands; Stations Must Notify UTC Before Operating ZCZC AG18 QST de W1AW ARRL Bulletin 18  ARLB018 From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT   September 15, 2017 To all radio amateurs SB QST ARL ARLB018 ARLB018 FCC Opens 630- and 2200-Meter Bands; Stations Must Notify UTC Before Operating The FCC has announced that the Office of Management and Budget has approved, for 3 years, the information-collection requirement of the Commission's  March 29  Report

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxGXJxNkfb8. If you need to erect a portable HF vertical antenna for the 40 meter amateur radio band in 5 minutes or less, then this video from John Saunders may be what you need.  By pre-assembling the parts beforehand and storing them in your vehicle, you can have a working antenna for any portable or emergency situation.  John shows us how to assemble the antenna in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step process.  You may want to make your vehicle part of the ground system to increase efficiency and reduce rf flow on the outside of the coaxial feed. 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 each Friday afternoon). https://paper.

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6xH-s1rpiM. Even in times of poor propagation, the 6 meter amateur radio band can still produce interesting contacts--often at surprising distances.  In this video from K1GMM, we learn how to build a 3-element 6 meter yagi that can deliver approximately 9.4 dBi gain.  According to K1GMM, all of the parts can be obtained for around $60 from a well-stocked home improvement outlet or hardware store.  The antenna can be broken down easily for portable or emergency operations. 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 each Friday afternoon). https://paper.li/kh6jrm/1430289353 (Amateur Radio News & Information). Other sites of

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser searchbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPGMepI5hrI. I you're feeling a bit experimental when it comes to HF antennas, why not try building a homebrew, portable hexbeam antenna?  In this video from "Cliff" of the QRP School, we learn how to design, build, and use this versatile, multiband HF antenna. Cliff offers many helpful suggestions, including a recommend parts list for the hexbeam. 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 (Amateur Radio News & Information). Other sites of interest: Hawaii Science Digest (https://paper.li/f-1476233615). Hawaii Intelligence Digest (https://hawaiiintelligenced

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-8ExG3E5oY. Here's another possible antenna solution for those living in deed-restricted homes and apartments (HOAs and CC&Rs). In this video, "None Business" uses his Scorpion Screwdriver mobile antenna to operate from his property. While the arrangement isn't perfect, it does allow this radio amateur to get on the air without undue notice.  As the old saying goes, "a compromise antenna is better than no antenna." 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 each Friday afternoon). https://paper.li/kh6jrm/1430289353 (Amateur Radio News & Information). Other sites of interest: Hawaii Science

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3Oho0Icbis. If you have a few old CB antennas around your shack, why not covert some of them into 10 meter mobile or home station use?  My current 10 meter vertical antenna is a cut down 108-inch/274.32 cm steel CB whip I bought years ago at Radio Shack.  Used as a ground plane antenna, this converted CB antenna does a good job on 10 meters when the band opens. In this video by Tony (KD8RTT) and his brother Andy (KK4LWR), we see a simple way of modifying a CB whip antenna for use on the 10 meter Amateur Radio Band.  Their MFJ HF/VHF SWR analyzer helps in the trimming process. Don't let that old CB antenna go to waste.  Convert it now into a simple, effective mobile or portable antenna. For the latest Amateur Radio News and Information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislan