Simple Ham Radio Antennas

9 Brilliant Ideas To Make Your Own Dummy Load https://www.dxzone.com/9-ideas-to-make-your-own-dummy-load/ Accessed on 17 December 2018, 2253 UTC, Post 1714. Comment: A "dummy load" should be required equipment for any ham shack or electrical experimenter's bench.  Simply put, a "dummy load" is an off-air device used to adjust and tune a transceiver.  A "dummy load" is a simulated antenna that permits test transmissions with out radiating rf energy beyond the device. Here are several "dummy load" projects from our friends at the DX Zone: A 100 watt dummy load. A 5400 watt dummy load. A 50 ohm dummy load. N5ESE QRP dummy load. QRP Power Meter and dummy load. An oil-filled dummy load. How to build a 130 watt dummy load (excellent video tutorial). Most of these projects can be built using locally available materials.  Any one of these dummy loads will make for an excellent weekend project.  Have fun and reduce RFI at the same

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bHWXtRQYI4 Manual antenna "tuners" (transmatches) are an inexpensive and simple way to match your HF antennas to the impedance of your transceiver.  In this video, Joe Lalumia demonstrates his MFJ-986 manual differential T Tuner and explains how the "tuner" can improve antenna performance by reducing SWR in your antenna system.  Although the video focuses on newly licensed radio amateurs, the suggestions from Joe  will serve as a timely review for all classes of amateur radio operators.  Antenna "tuners" are a key component of random length wires, end-fed half wavelength antennas, and doublet antennas. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). http://www.arrl.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56faixRzO-4 While most radio amateurs are well-acquainted with the challenges of the annual ARRL Field Day in the last days of June, not many of us are prepared to face the rigors and survival conditions presented by winter conditions.  Julian (OH8STN) is among those who believe hams must be prepared for emergencies in all kinds of weather, including the snowy and freezing conditions of wintertime. In this well-made video, Julian show us how he prepared for the Winter Field Day, conducted in January 2018.  According to Julian, radio amateurs should be ready for emergency or portable operations at any time, regardless of season.  He feels "deploying in what is easily the worst time of year for many operators around the world..." is needed "to test ourselves, our gear, our communications effectiveness, and our ability to thrive in conditions

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXD9rAOM_o4 A simple L Network antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner") is a valuable accessory for both your home shack and portable operations.  According to Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW), this low cost "tuner", made from readily available parts, is especially useful for random length wire antennas--the type many radio amateurs use in the field. Kevin's video takes you step-by-step through the design, construction, and use process of this simple, effective "tuner."  Why not make one this weekend and keep it in your emergency "go-kit"? 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://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.

7 Ideas For Indoor Antennas. Post 1710. https://www.dxzone.com/7-ideas-for-indoor-antennas/ Accessed on 14 December 2018, 1800 UTC, Post 1710. Please click link or scroll down to read your selections. Comment:  Indoor antennas can be a simple, inexpensive solution for those radio amateurs living in deed-restricted properties (HOA/CC&Rs) or lacking sufficient space for an outdoor antenna. In this article from https://www.dxzone.com, we find seven ideas that can be used to design, build, and operate indoor HF antennas.  Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Indoor antenna de F6CYV IW5EDI Indoor wire antenna project for 7 Mhz band, basically a bent dipole antenna, design based on a project by F6CYV RockLoop Antenna G3YCC A Compact antenna for 10, 14 & 21 MHz Bands. A multiband portable and indoor antenna suitable for QRP operations based on an original idea by W9SCH that described this small loop in Sprat 60. W5A

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq4A9skU3Zs Another great antenna for stealth operations or for areas with limited space is the classic Inverted L Antenna.  In this video from Craig Sheppard, we see a simple, efficient antenna approximately 58-feet/17.68 meters long and 24-feet/7.31 meters high at the branch supporting the horizontal part of the antenna.  Craig says the Inverted L is tied off between 6-feet/1.82 meters and 7-feet/2.13 meters above ground off the far end of the antenna.  Craig adds that the antenna works very well, with his most recent contact being Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean using the JT65 digital mode. 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://oahuarrrlnews.wordpress

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKC9zv8XuPs Another fascinating video tutorial from David Casler (KE0OG).  This time, Dave uses three case studies showing how ingenuity and creativity can be used to make HF antennas work in deed-restricted properties. Dave offers helpful suggestions for those faced with seemingly impossible antenna situations.  Even if you're not limited by space or deed restrictions, you'll find Dave's ideas worth your time. Why not build one of these antennas for emergency purposes?  Remember, a compromise antenna is better than no antenna. 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://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigis