Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser searchbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiaHtmOB57Y. In this video, NG9D offers a simple end-fed halfwave antenna suitable for 80 meter portable and emergency operations.  Most of the signal radiated by this antenna is high angle, making it ideal for Near Vertical Skywave applications (NVIS). NG9D provides necessary construction details, theory of operation, and a brief demonstration of how the antenna works in the field.  A nice, simple, inexpensive antenna that should be included in your "go kit." 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 inte

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T10k1NIJO2A. A nicely produced video from "ColdestMoon" on how to erect a mast suitable for amateur radio using only three guy lines and a telescoping fiberglass pole.  This method is quick, safe, and ensures a stable mast for your antennas. 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 Digest (https://paper.li/f-1476233615). Hawaii Intelligence Digest (https://hawaiiintelligencedigest.com). Hawaii Intelligence Daily (https://paper.li/f-1482109921). Be sure to check the blog sid

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5awjoMRzrQ. A phased vertical array on 20 meters can give you a boost in gain and directivity on this popular amateur radio band. Bob (VK5FO) gives you a "walk through" of this antenna and a description of the end-fire phased array consisting of 2X 1/4 wave elevated ground plane antennas. This antenna would make an excellent field day or contest antenna.  Most of the materials can be bought at the nearest home improvement outlet or neighborhood hardware store. 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/1430280353 (Amateur Radio News & Information). Other sites of in

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ5IIr3hsIA. A nice video showing how to deploy an all-band vertical antenna (DX Commander) in less than 25 minutes.  Notice how well organized the assembly process is and how easy it is to take the antenna down when operations are done. According to "Radionut63", this vertical antenna covers several HF amateur radio bands without a "tuner". He ends the video with a good contact on 17 meters. For the latest Amateur Radio News and Information, please visit these websites: https://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 Digest (https;//paper.li/f-147623

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXcInIk1fGo. Here's a dual band top loaded vertical antenna that covers both the 160 meter and 80 meter amateur radio bands.  For this project, N7EAA used a MFJ pipe for $200, galvanized steel electrical fence wire, and inexpensive poly rope for guy supports.  You'll probably need some help assembling and erecting this antenna. Like all vertical antennas, you will need a good ground radial or counterpoise system.  In this video, N7EAA attaches his ground system to an aluminum plate at ground level. 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 &am

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDDQChjQra4. The Maple Leaf Studio offers some excellent antennas for those of us with limited mechanical abilities.  This video from Tom (K2BEW) shows us the popular Off Center Fed Windom Antenna from this manufacturer.  Tom does an excellent job of showing us the step-by-step process of assembling this multiband HF antenna. In this video, Tom uses a 37-foot/11.28 meters aluminum mast to support the antenna.  The antenna fits comfortably into his beautiful yard. 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:

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T1LOGahiwY. Here's another HF loop antenna idea if you have some trees or tall supports in your backyard.  Marcus Schrader built this full-wavelength 40 meter loop (143 feet/43.59 meters) and suspended it 20 feet/6.09 meters above ground using a few trees in his back yard.  He uses a 4:1 balun along with a length of 450 ohm ladder line to feed the antenna.  Marcus uses this combination with an antenna "tuner" to cover 10 through 40 meters.  As you can see from the video, the antenna is fairly "stealthy". 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