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=6dU2b0AHD1M. If you want a single band, high gain HF antenna, please consider the "classic" Bobtail Curtain Antenna.  According to Stan Gibilisco (W1GV), the Bobtail Curtain is a "monoband, broadside wire arry" that delivers significant gain with easily obtained materials. Unlike the simple dipole or inverted V antennas, the Bobtail Curtain Antenna requires careful attention to detail and may require adjustment before its full potential can be realized. I've used Bobtail Curtain Antennas at several ARRL Field Day events, and can attest to their performance.  The time invested in designing and building this antenna pays off in excellent performance. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ https://o

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYLKy8wKeCI. If you want to experiment with a new HF antenna, why not build what Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) calls the "Perky H" antenna?  The design is simple and the construction fairly easy.  This could be a fun project for both portable and home station use. For more antenna ideas from Stan, please visit http://www.sciencewriter.net. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ 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=b0niy7Sy96Q. Why not take a break from HF propagation problems and try working some of the amateur radio satellites?  Many of these new satellites are based on the successful SO-50 design and can be worked with simple antennas and basic VHF/UHF equipment. In this video, Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) show us how to build a sturdy, portable satellite antenna that has dual band (2 meter/70 cm) capabilities.  You can mount the antenna on a tripod or hold it in your hand as you pick out the satellite you wish to use. Dave takes us step-by-step from the design and construction phase all the way to the testing and use procedure.  This dual band satellite antenna is suitable for both home and portable use. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these sites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudion

. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua25rWs5RH0. It's amazing what can be done with discarded materials in the realm of amateur/ham radio. In this video, Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE) uses an old bicycle tire rim to make a workable magnetic loop antenna for listening and WSPR transmitting over 7-28 MHz.  While not as efficient as a commercial magnetic loop or even a dipole antenna, it does work.  You could even use an old "hula hoop" from "back in the day" to make a receiving loop.  If you're careful in selecting cast off materials, you may get an antenna form absolutely free.  You can't beat that deal. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.word

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g15xQecyKzQ. One of the most important ways to improve the performance of a HF vertical antenna is to install a ground radial or counterpoise system.  These extra wires help supply the "missing half" of the vertical antenna and improve the overall efficiency of your HF vertical antenna. In this video from "hamradiocrazy", we get a well done, informative tutorial on how to make and install a ground radial system for a HF vertical antenna--in this case the antenna is a Hustler 4BTV...lots of good ideas in this presentation. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. http://www.so