Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Here's an interesting idea from Ed (KH2I) and the AH2G Club Station in Hagatna, Guam.  Ed has made a simple vertical dipole antenna that covers all amateur radio bands from 80 meters through 10 meters.  The antenna is easily made with locally available materials. Here's the complete antenna description: AN ALL-BAND ANTENNA FOR SMALL SPACES Whether for portable, camping, or just for a small back yard, here is an antenna that is quick and easy to erect, and will get you on ALL bands from 80 through 10m.   THE VERTICAL DIPOLE What is so special about this antenna? Low cost to construct Single lightweight pole required Ground-Independent  (does NOT requires radials) Efficiency rivals a good vertical with 32 radials (except on 80m) With the right matchbox, it covers 80 through 10m If you want more information about this antenna, please contact Ed at: AH2G P.O. Box 445 Hagatna, GU, 96932-0445 Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiU6x9aZT7A. An amazing amount of materials can be used to make HF antennas.  In this video from NC4FB and KI4PMT, we see an old VHF/UHF construction process applied to the amateur radio HF bands--namely, using inexpensive steel tape measures to make horizontal dipole elements. According the description of this innovative HF antenna, the tape measure variant performs well on all amateur bands between 6 and 40 meters. 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).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o74VTSaBGwU If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o74VTSaBGwU. How would you like to build a cheap, effective, and easy-to-assemble 10 meter mobile antenna?  You can if you follow the resourceful tips outlined in this excellent video from the "HamRadioConcepts" Video Channel. The antenna was made from about $3.00 worth of parts from the 2015 Melbourne, Florida Hamfest.  The original 20 meter Hamstick was modified for the 10 meter amateur radio band at almost no cost. Antenna design and experiments are part of the challenge and fun of Amateur/Ham Radio.  You don't need lots of cash to enjoy the "radio art" if you're willing to use your imagination and a little creativity. "Ham Radio Concepts" says the intent of the project " is to show the newcomer or the seasoned operator WHY it is fun to experiment and homebrew. This

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_AX0csSkVw. If you are forced to use indoor antennas because of deed restrictions (HOA/CC&Rs), you may find this indoor bent vertical from KL7JR interesting. Basically, the antenna is a vertical helix wrapped around some PVC pipe.  Used with an antenna transmatch (i.e. t"tuner"), the antenna provides coverage between 10 and 20 meters.  A cheap, effective antenna for apartment dwellers. For the latest Amateur 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.hamradioupdate.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=jdoaT-nHkfc. One of the major challenges to using the 630 meter amateur radio band, is the shortage of commercially produced transmitters, receivers, antennas, and loading coils.  Although there are several companies that market these devices, it may be best to experiment with something you build yourself. In this video from Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW), we see a fairly simple way to "homebrew" a "bucket variometer" that will get you on the 630 meter band. Kevin takes us step-by-step from theoretical design to finished product.  According to Kevin, the device works well and will give you many hours to explore one of our newer bands. 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.