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=VfhrMqZAlmg. If you need an inexpensive, easy to build 20 meter antenna, then this homebrew special from Denis (VE3BF) is what you need.  Denis does an excellent job of taking us step-by-step through the design, construction, testing, and use process. Here are the materials needed for this simple vertical antenna: Build an easy and inexpensive portable antenna for 20 meters and other bands. Parts used: 8 foot fence rail for the mast TV antenna roof tripod 1/2 or 3/4 inch diameter galvanized conduit pipe 6 x 9 inch cedar board 4 pipe saddle clamps 2 hose clamps 1 stainless steel 108 inch whip LDG RU-4:1 Unun 75 feet of 14 gauge wire 50 ohm coax Antenna calculator http://www.66pacific.com/calculators/... ------------------- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arr

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux5UoiYyKNM. Frank Donovan (W3 LPL) presented this informative, excellent antenna tutorial at the January 2016 meeting of the Frankford Radio Club. Frank offers helpful, valuable suggestions on how radio amateurs can maximize the performance of their antennas in the lower HF bands during a period of uncertain propagation.  Frank discusses antenna polarization and the need for both receiving and transmitting antennas for 160 and 80 meters. Frank's program would make an excellent presentation for any amateur radio club or for an amateur radio license class.  Frank's tutorial is clear, concise, and easy to follow. 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.wor

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehjKrJ-TH_w. Here's great project for those wanting a separate receive antenna for both Amateur Radio and general shortwave listening.  The antenna covers 5 MHz to 14 MHz--enough flexibility to include all amateur radio bands between 60 meters and 20 meters. This antenna is simple, cost effective, compact, and suitable for indoor operation. The addition of a classic Hallicrafters S-38 receiver rounds out an excellently produced video. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.ocm/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=wdrIOKXF7jE. A fascinating look at the HF antennas used by worldwide military forces to maintain reliable communications with troops in the field. The discussion on NVIS antennas (Near Incident Skywave) is especially good. NVIS HF antennas are excellent for local and regional communications and require only modest wire and mast arrangements.  This video gives you plenty of suggestions for your next HF antenna.  If you're active in emergency communications and need dependable communications for your team or net, then these antennas may be what you need. 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

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO14KuWM3bE. I've always enjoyed Dave Casler's (KE0OG) series of ham radio videos.  He's down to earth, patient, and thoroughly versed in the topic he chooses to produce. In this video, Dave discusses the basic construction and troubleshooting strategies employed in designing, building, erecting, testing, and using the "classic" HF Dipole Antenna.  This video would make a good club or classroom program, especially for those preparing for amateur radio exams. 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://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sty7RlXQoJI. Thanks to Steve Ellington for this excellent tutorial on how to design, build, test, and use a 49:1 transformer for End Fed Half Wave Antennas (EFHW). Although EFHW antennas are fairly simple and inexpensive, they do require a transformer to match the nominal 50 ohm impedance of your HF transceiver to the often high impedance (2500 ohm plus) of half wavelength wire antennas. In addition to helpful construction details, Steve also shows us how to mount the matching device.  According to Steve, the toroid part number is 5952003801.  You can find these toroids here:  http://www.fair-rite.com/products/toroids.  You can find the enclosure at Lowe's. 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://oahuarrlnew

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmZemahwtzw. This tutorial from the late Raymond Jackson (KB9COL) is a great, masterful, step-by-step instructional video on how to build a high performance "6 Meter-Plus Antenna." Here are few of Raymond's notes about the project: The Length of the 75 ohms coaxial cable " each " is 32 inches. This is from the tip of center " Male " ( Hot ) pin of the PL 259 to the tip of the eye solder terminal . ---------------------------------- 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. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://www.eham.net. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH