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=9GK0NAVltTE. In this video, Callum (M0MCX) shows us a very simple way of double checking how much to trim your vertical and dipole elements.  The calculator is a great tool with the spreadsheet easy to understand.  All units are in the metric system, so those of us still using the old foot and inch measurements will have to make a few simple adjustments. 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 joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser searchbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO_HFc5lEcM. Ham Nation is one of my favorite video podcasts.  Each issue covers several fascinating aspects of Amateur/Ham Radio. In this video,we get an extensive discussion about the theory, construction, and use of Loop Antennas.  The Loop Antenna portion begins at 5:59 and ends at 13:48.  Other parts of the video include a Christmas in Finland, installing powerpole connectors, and Winter Field Day. 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 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=HHBm5wPJBcU. In this video, Eric (KG4YZI) takes step-by-step from the unpacking of the Hy-Gain AV 680 9 band HF vertical through the construction, testing, and use of this popular vertical antenna.  Eric says the antenna can run the legal power limit for all amateur/ham radio bands from 80 through 6 meters.  The antenna comes with a preassembled counterpoise system, "so you don't have to install hundreds of feet of measured wire in the ground."  Eric adds that the antenna performs well and would be the antenna of choice for those with limited space.  Just make sure the counterpoise system is well marked so people and animals don't trip over the wires. 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 wh

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRTo01Qttbc&vl=en. This video from Dave Casler (KE0OG) is part of a continuing series of programs on Amateur/Ham Radio practices and operations.  In this video, Dave tackles the controversial question of what makes a better antenna:  Verticals or Dipoles. Dave discusses both types of antennas, using antenna modeling software (EZNEC+) to answer some fundamental questions. Armed with this information, you can better plan your next antenna based on the environmental and legal parameters of your property.  The size of your lot, the existence of deed-restrictions (HOAs/CC&Rs), and your budget will determine how best to use the data shown by Dave. The important thing is to get on the air. A compromised antenna is better than no antenna at all. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these web sites: 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=SXqSY5JKQzs. Now that HF propagation is favoring the 160/80/40 meter amateur radio bands, you may want to consider a multiband antenna covering these bands.  K7PP wanted to cover 160/80/40 meters with a single feed line without using an antenna "tuner", and still be effective, inexpensive, and relatively easy to build.  In this video, K7PP takes us from start to finish with the "classic" Fan Dipole Antenna.  The antenna has withstood several years of bad weather and continues to provide reliable 3-band coverage.  K7PP says the only weak spot in his antenna design is the bamboo spreaders which have taken quite a beating from winter snow and ice. You can also configure this antenna as an inverted Vee, thus simplifying the construction process and eliminating several support masts.  The fan dipole is a reliable, simple, and effective HF an