Simple Ham Radio Antennas

6 antennas for 6 meters. Post #1499, https://www.dxzone.com/6-antenna-for-6-meters/ Accessed on 22 May 2018, 0021 UTC, Post #1499. Please click link or enter title into your browser search box to read the complete article. Comment: If you want to try a new antenna for the upcoming ARRL Field Day on 23-24 June 2018, try some of these simple, inexpensive 6 meter antennas.  Depending on solar activity and propagation, the "Magic Band (50 MHz)" can offer some suprising DX.  These portable 6 meter antennas can be used at home or in the field. Here are the six antenna projects for the "Magic Band": 6 meter J-Pole by W8CWE. 50 MHz, 6-element yagi by G3PR. The Six Meter OCF Sleeve Dipole Vertical by N1GY K0FF's 6 meter sloper. 7-element Quad for 50 MHz by SP5LGN. 6 meter Moxon Rectangle Antenna by KG4JJH. Good luck on your new antenna! For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.inf

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK0KX0YcvH0. Do you want better performance from your HT or other FM gear? Then disconnect the stock "Rubber Ducky" antenna that came with your HT and use this design from "electronicsNmore" instead.  All you need to make this vertical sleeve 1/2 wave coax antenna is some 50 ohm coaxial cable with copper shielding, a small diameter brass or copper tube,solder and rosin flux, a bit of heat-shrink tubing, and a SWR meter to help you trim the length of the antenna. This project is perfect for clubs, portable and field operations, and casual use. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnew

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu6x37O1O-k. Most radio amateurs who participate in the annual ARRL Field Day communications exercise rely on some form of alternate energy to keep their stations on the air.  One of the popular choices for emergency power backup is solar power in the form of panels mounted near your Amateur Radio station. In this video, Julian (OH8STN) shows us how to set up a tower-mounted solar panel system, including charge controllers and a "repurposed" battery for providing power during a "grid down" emergency. Julian believes emergency communications should not only be designed for field use but also for your home station.  One never knows when commercial power mains may be rendered inoperable. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.a

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mgd06UAHbU. The ARRL Field Day is coming to the last full weekend of June (23-24 June 2018).  Radio amateurs from around the world participate in this emergency communications exercise to sharpen their technical and antenna skills.  Field Day is also one of the biggest contests of the year, with contacts ranging from amateur satellites to the most exotic digital modes.  And, yes, the act of getting out in the outdoors and operating with solar power, homemade antennas, and low-powered rigs is a lot of fun. As this video from "motoforlyfe" explains, you don't have to join a club to participate in this annual summer event.  You can operate from your home using your backyard as your playing field.  I've operated from my home several times when work requirements precluded travel to my club's field day site.  This video does an excellent jo

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZkWPP13S6k. An interesting, well-thought out, and easy to follow tutorial on how to make an effective, simple Delta Loop Antenna for the 6-Meter Amateur Radio band. M0ZMF and G3RCW have produced a totally clear and understandable method of designing, building, and using an antenna that produces excellent results on "The Magic Band."  The antenna doesn't use much space, so it can be mounted in your backyard with room to spare.  Try this antenna.  You won't be disappointed. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News & In