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=vqJrm0OffiM Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE) always has something new in the field of simple, homemade antennas that actually work and produce contacts. In this video, Peter ventures into the realm of pedestrian mobile, something I've never tried, but would like to experience in the months ahead.  Peter's pedestrian mobile station consists of a telescoping fiberglass pole, 6 meters (19.68 feet) of wire, a simple L tuner, an a trusty Yaesu FT-817.  The antenna is  1/8 wavelength on 7 MHz and 5/8 wavelength on 28 MHz.  The small homemade L tuner tames the SWR and permits easy contacts without damaging the QRP rig.  Make one of these antennas for portable and emergency use.  The antenna system is fairly small and should fit into your vehicle with few problems. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these web

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZmyvtMvEGY An effective, simple, and inexpensive multiband HF dipole antenna is as close as your "junk box" and the local building supply outlet. If you can find some 300 ohm television ribbon feed line, a 4:1 current balun, and an extra antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner"), you'll be able to make a classic "doublet" antenna that will serve you well for many years. In this video, Ray of the "Radio Workshop" show us how to build an ultra-simple doublet antenna with commonly available parts.  The doublet is suitable for both home and field operations.  Try one--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

ARRL drops efforts to pass the Amateur Radio Parity Act. Accessed on 25 January 2019, 0304 UTC, Post 1753. Source:  http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter?issue=2019-01-21. Editor:  Rick Lindquist (WW1ME). As the old saying goes:  "Close, but no cigar."  The ARRL Board of Directors has decided to abandon legislative efforts to save the "Amateur Radio Parity Act".  The legislative package was aimed at relieving some of the antenna restrictions found in deed-restricted properties (HOAs and CC&Rs).  Over the past few years, the "Amateur Radio Parity Act" has come close to passage, but was stopped cold when the U.S. Congress rejected the measure. Rather than try another congressional battle, the ARRL has decided to appeal directly to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for antenna relief. Here's the official position of the ARRL from the 24 January 2019 issue of "The ARRL Letter": "ARRL Board of Directors Issues Statement

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXIUqr3tMpU One of the great experiences facing radio amateurs is the annual ARRL Field Day, usually held on the last full weekend of June.  Field Day is part contest, part emergency preparedness, and mostly fun.  Approximately 40,000 hams throughout North America will "head to the field" to set up operating sites, erect portable antennas, power emergency rigs, and divide time between swatting pesky insects and making contacts. In this video by Michael Martens (KB9VBR), we learn that communicating "in the wild can bring out a myriad of challenges, the largest, notwithstanding, is operator and station safety."  Michael takes us step-by-step through the basic safety and operating procedures that will protect your life while you make contacts with your fellow radio amateurs.  Pay particular attention to his comments on generators, grounds, a

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9Jq8iucEDA A visit to the annual Quartzfest in Arizona should be on the "must see and do" list for those radio amateurs who travel throughout the United States in their recreational vehicles (RVs).  In this video, Randy Hall (K7AGE) drops by the gathering of RV hams and takes a tour with Bob (N2OML) to sample the atmosphere of this mobile ham community.  In the video, we'll see some fascinating mobile installations, antennas, and equipment. 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://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for jo