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=vqJrm0OffiM. Here's another great pedestrian mobile antenna project from Australian ham Peter Parker (VK3YE).  You can either use this antenna while you walk or use it as a temporary antenna during rest stops at picnic tables or camp sites. Although the antenna is a bit short for 40 meters, it does work fairly well on that band.  Here's Peter's observation: "Some 7 & 28 MHz HF pedestrian mobile with 6 metres of wire. 6m is barely 1/8 wavelength on 7 MHz but 5/8 wavelength on 28 MHz." ------------------------------ 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.ha

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khZRVZnugio. One of the simplest, cost effective, and efficient HF antennas you can build is the half-wavelength dipole.  All you need is the correct length of wire for your band of choice, a convenient length of 50 ohm coaxial cable, two supports, and your HF rig. In this video from Johnny (W5KV), we get some valuable suggestions for making a dipole antenna that will serve the operating requirements of both newly-licensed hams as well as experienced "old timers." Johnny introduces his basic dipole project with these suggestions: "In this video, we'll discuss how to construct a dipole antenna for Amateur Radio using 50 ohm coax, a cutting board, and some simple hardware. Amateur Radio doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. 73 de W5KV. https://www.w5kv.com Category Science & Technology " -------------------

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeb1PjllFAQ. Thanks to Josh Downs for this fascinating video on how to install a simple VHF/UHF radio system on a motorcycle. According to Josh, the heart of the system is the popular Baofeng UV-5R with an extended antenna.  Josh covers the installation from beginning to end, including where to store the batteries for extended operations. A nicely done presentation for those willing to combine their motorcycle touring with amateur/ham radio. 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.hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W5FFX3movg. "Remingtonh" offers another antenna solution for radio amateurs living in deed-restricted housing. As he explains, the heart of his stealth HF antenna is the MFJ-1979 1/4 wavelength 20 meter telescoping antenna: "In this video a demo a working HOA stealth HF transmitting antenna solution using the MFJ-1979 (1/4 wave 20-meter telescoping vertical), RadioWavz "Patriot 80" adjustable loading coil, Hustler mast, MFJ-909 capacitive matcher. I've updated to Wolf River Coils Silver Bullet 1000! https://youtu.be/p7P4ugDY7fs " ----------------------- 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://bigislanda

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhqzlvmlND4.  This is post 2060 in a continuing series of articles on ham radio antennas. If you live in deed-restricted housing (HOAs and CC&Rs), you may find this video from "drez20001" interesting. In this video, we see how a metal gutter and downspout can be used as a HF antenna.  The video shows how to bind the metal pieces together to establish a good electrical connection.  Because of losses in this compromised antenna, you will probably need a good antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner") and low-loss coaxial feed line to maximize the performance of this stealth antenna. Despite the shortcomings of this antenna, a metal gutter-downspout antenna will get you on the air without undue attention from your neighbors.  A compromise antenna is better than no antenna at all. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please