Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSpXqb9sP5s. The ARRL Field Day is set for 23-24 June 2018.  Thousands of radio amateurs from the U.S., Canada, and North America are expected to participate in one of the largest communications exercises in the world. If you need some equipment and antenna ideas for your club or individual effort, please check out this short video taken at the Vienna Wireless Society's Amateur Radio Field Day site in Fairfax, Virginia.  This club has assembled an impressive array of HF/VHF/UHF antennas, modern transceivers, and reconditioned emergency vehicles to illustrate its emergency preparedness. 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

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kojw_-z39z0. Quad antennas do very well on VHF and UHF bands.  However, the survivability of the antenna corners is limited in areas where severe wind or weather prevails. In this video from Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ), we see how simple kite or arrow nocks can strengthen the corners of a 2 meter quad and add more life to this versatile antenna.  Dave has produced a series of video tutorials on quads for 2 m and 70 cm applications.  Each video provides a step-by-step process you can follow to make an effective and sturdy antenna for both home and portable use. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these web sites: 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. http

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEWb_H2m5k4. An excellent video tutorial from Paul Athersmith on how to design, build, adjust, and use a 2M Moxon Antenna.  Two-meter Moxon Antennas are simple, efficient, and easy to build. They are light weight and ideal for portable or home use.  Try one out for the upcoming ARRL Field Day on 23-24 June 2018. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these web sites: 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 & Information). http://www.southgatearc.org. https://www.eham.net. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

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