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=RP0JCRAy-jc&feature=youtu.be. DXEngineering continues with part 6 of its 8 part series on the ARRL Field Day.  In this episode, Mike Grattadauria (KC8NMW) explains how unpredictable events, such as the weather and equipment failures, can test our ability to communicate over long distances.  Summer heat, insects, and propagation problems often make Field Day a genuine challenge for most of us. Events such as Field Day teach us the importance of being prepared and having a "Plan B" if things don't go they should. 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://amateurradionewsinform

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thK5Bi7TLeA&feature=youtu.be This video is part 5 of an 8 part series on the ARRL Field Day from DXEngineering.  In this video, Cory Gibson (W3GDG) describes how equipment and antenna experimentation enhance the Field Day experience.  According to what I've read, there have been several fascinating ways to launch and support Field Day antennas, including balloons and drones.  This video offers a few workable solutions to common Field Day antenna and equipment issues. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.Hawaii ARRL.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). htt

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGKcAtRUv6Y. DXEngineering continues its series of videos on the topic of ARRL Field Day. In part 4 of this 8 part program, Dave Fairbanks (N8NB) and Rod Ehrhart (KS8U) discuss the aspect of friendly competition.  Although Field Day is not designed as a contest, it exhibits some of the behavior common to competitive events.  Whether you consider Field Day to be a contest or a communications exercise, please participate with your local ham radio club or on your own.  At the very least, Field Day will sharpen your operating skills--something you'll need in an emergency situation. 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://

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIWRepmRJww&feature=youtu.be DXEngineering continues its 8-part series on Field Day with a look at how the annual ARRL event encourages teamwork and the creation of new solutions to equipment and antenna problems.  In this video, Tom "Parky" Parkinson (K8UUZ) shows how teamwork maximizes efficiency and fun in portable operations. 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 & Information). https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAYG_Z0f990&feature=youtu.be DX Engineering has released an eight-part video series on the ARRL Field Day. Each segment highlights a different aspect of this annual event. In part 2, Melanie Hardman (K8KSU) shows how Field Day welcomes people to Ham Radio.  An excellent, well-produced program 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 & Information). https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).