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=0jVVQ8ReQXA . If you can only erect one HF antenna to cover several amateur radio bands, you may find this multiband doublet from N4LQ (Steve Ellington) is what you need. According to Steve, this doublet is his "only antenna...(it) covers all HF bands..." Steve uses a MFJ-998 auto tuner connected to 60 ft/18.29 meters of ladder line to complete the antenna.  Steve says the 60 ft/18.29 meters of feed line "presents an easy match to tuner for 160 (meters)." For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. 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=c1Ays78mwZA. Multiband HF antennas can achieve higher efficiency and less power loss if you use a balanced feed line. Although 300 ohm television twin lead and 450 ohm ladder line are available from a number of vendors, why not make your own balanced feed line and get even lower losses? In this video, Steve Ellington shows how to make your own balanced feed line. Steve used 12 AWG "Flexweave 545" from The Wireman for his ladder line.  The 6 inch/15.24 cm spreaders are made from acrylic sold by UPC in Lima, Ohio U.S. Plastics. In addition to these materials, Steve used 14 inch/35.56 cm black wire ties to secure the spreaders.  Steve's center-fed antenna measures 130 ft/39.63 meters long and is approximately 50 ft/15.24 meters above ground.  His antenna "tuner" is a MFJ-998.  No baluns or chokes were needed by the antenna.  LMR-60

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw_T5u_wd0E. Here's an interesting antenna from the Overlook Mountain Amateur Radio Club. This multiband HF antenna was inspired by a design from NE2Q.  The antenna is a 210 ft/64.02 meters Non Resonant Dipole fed by 90 ft/27.43 meters of 450 ohm ladder line.  The ladder line goes into a 4:1 current balun and then connects to an antenna transmatch (i.e. "tune") with a short length of 50 ohm coax. The antenna covers 160 meters through 10 meters and shows a marked improvement over the club's Fan Dipole.  If you have some space, you may want to build this simple, effective, and inexpensive multiband HF antenna. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislanda

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbXmAcf9MmI . If you're disappointed in the multiband HF performance of your G5RV antenna, try the ZS6BKW antenna as modified by N4UFB and AE4VJ.  With the possible exception of 450 ohm ladder line, most of the materials needed for this multiband HF antenna are readily available.  N4UFB and AE4VJ discuss the theory, construction, and testing of this antenna in easily understood terms. The ZS6BKW design is easily built and quickly adjustable. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. 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=vcyeyphLTIg . HOAs and CC&Rs seem to be the trend in housing these days.  These deed restrictions can create numerous roadblocks to erecting Amateur/Ham Radio antennas for HF/VHF/UHF stations. In this video from KG5OCW, we see how antennas can be designed and used without drawing undue attention to your ham radio activities.  You many find these suggestions helpful in your situation. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. 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=khZRVZnugio. Sometimes it's good to review basic antenna theory and practice before we embark on another antenna project.  What could be simpler than the "classic" HF dipole antenna? In this video from Johnny (W5KV), we learn how easy it is to design, build, test, and use a HF dipole antenna with only simple tools, some 50 ohm coaxial feed line, a cutting board, and some household wire.  An effective HF dipole antenna can be inexpensive, effective, and fun to use. Johnny does an excellent job of taking us from basic antenna theory to completed antenna in only a few steps.  His explanations are clear, concise, and easy to follow. This video would make an excellent club or license class presentation. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http:

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQI2G6uqQhw. A good, simple introduction on installing HF mobile antennas on modern vehicles from the staff of UK-based Waters and Stanton Ham Radio Store. Topics range from antenna installation to proper grounding and noise/hash suppression.  A useful guide for both beginners and seasoned antenna pros. 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 by HQ ARRL). https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://www.eham.net.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).