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=12p6Tq-sGYI Now that spring is turning into summer in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, many radio amateurs/hams are taking to the "field" for portable operations.  A few trips to a neighborhood park with your "go-kit" will provide plenty of on-air experience before you settle down for the annual ARRL Field Day during the last full weekend of June. In this video from "AnythingWithWheels", we see how to set up a portable field station using an Elecraft KX2 transceiver, a Packtenna, and an end fed random length wire antenna.  This video was taken at a public park in St. Charles, Missouri.  One of the good things about this location was the abundance of trees and open spaces.  With a little planning and your emergency "go-kit", you, too, will have some "Field Day" fun before the actual event. For the late

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3EA_bD8hME If you need a small, compact, multiband HF antenna for the ARRL Field Day or for any portable operation, you may find the N9SAB Ultralight 80-6 Meter QRP Off-Center Dipole a good choice. In this video from "Outdoors On The Air", we see this simple antenna deployed in a "Field Day" scenario and learn of its capabilities and limitations in a portable operation.  If you have sufficient space and a few tall trees, this antenna may be the ideal choice for your "Field Day" operation. 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. htt

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browsers search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFB0ycu9SyE A nicely done video from Faith Hannah (AE4FH) as she and her two children build what AE4FH calls a "Dirgly Balun" (Dirty + Ugly) to use with a modified RadioWavz OCF Dipole.  What she and the children create is a "pseudo" multiband "Windom" antenna that fits into the family property and offers coverage over several amateur radio hf bands. 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=bGY1BU627Hs Welcome to the final segment (part 3) of building the multi-band vertical antenna from Callum McCormick (M0MCX).  In the first two parts, Callum takes us through the basic assembly process, from unpacking of the antenna kit to preparing the shock cord connectors and hose clamps. In part 3, Callum brings all of the separate steps together to form an efficient , multi-band HF vertical antenna suitable for both home and field use.  Callum takes us step-by-step through the antenna's final assembly, erecting, testing, and adjustments necessary to make this antenna a good DX performer.  Callum does an excellent job of blending antenna theory and practice as we slowly build this HF vertical antenna.  His explanations are clear, concise, and easy to follow. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5JIWahmhL8 This is part 2 of a 3 part series on how to assemble, erect, and use the "DX Commander" Vertical Antenna from Callum McCormick (M0MCX). In part 1, we unpacked the multiband vertical antenna, inventoried all parts, and began to assemble the basic antenna.  In part 2, Callum helps us prepare the "shock cord connectors" and hose clamps.  You will find this step involves some trial and error steps before these components are finished. Like the first video, Callum does an excellent job of taking us from the very beginning of this antenna project to its completion.  Part 3 will help us complete the multiband vertical antenna, which should prove to be an successful DX grabber.  Callum does a first class job in these videos--explanations are educational, occasionally entertaining, and thoroughly detailed. For the latest Amateur/Ha