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=oMchB-bML98.  This is post number 2071. This video came from a need to design, build, test, and use a backup HF antenna that would be reasonably effective, while remaining undetected by neighbors. Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) decided to build a simple end-fed wire antenna that would be attached to his roof and could cover 80 through 10 meters. Kevin takes you step-by-step through the design, assembly, and tuning procedures.  Be careful with this antenna, since high voltages may be present at the end point of the antenna.  Be sure to use a balun, antenna "tuner", and a good counterpoise with this antenna system. The length of this antenna is 58-feet/17.68 meters, with the counterpose measuring 40-feet/12.19 meters. If you live in deed-restricted housing, this antenna may get you on the air without attracting the attention of your neighbors. -------

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6TI7mwXwFI. If you like to experiment with antennas, then this selection from "Ham Nation, Episode 355" may interest you. In this video from the TWiT Tech Podcast Network, Valerie Hotzfeld (N9VL) discusses Fractal Antennas with Chip Cohen (W1YW), the founder of Fractal Antenna Systems. The video clip discusses the general theory behind Fractal Antennas, where you can find them, and some of their practical applications, including 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/ http://www.hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6J

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkBrbc6jEh8. The UV5R series of VHF/UHF transceivers from the Peoples Republic of China are popular, inexpensive radios for portable or casual operations.  Like many HTs sold these days, the antenna supplied with the radios leave much to be desired. In this well-paced video from Tony Kiser, we see how the UV5R's performance can be enhanced by simply changing the antenna to a more efficient design. If you plan to use the UV5R at your home station, you may want to mount a homemade J-Pole antenna outside your shack.  Be sure to choose a good coaxial cable to feed the antenna--something along the lines of LMR-400. ------------------------- 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/ http://www.hamradioupdate.com. http://w

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-DPVuyU8Pg. Here's a simple, inexpensive 2m/70 cm ground plane antenna suitable for both home and portable use. Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, and testing process for this handy, easy to use VHF/UHF antenna.  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/ http://www.hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. 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=LO6-RyFsAZs. If you're handy with a few common tools and willing to experiment with surplus electronic parts, then this homebrewed VHF UHF antenna from "SurvivalComms" may interest you. This antenna project is cheap and uses locally available materials. According to "SurvivalComms", the antenna design, building, and testing were fairly easy.  Readily available parts made the project simple and easy: "Re-purposing / re-banding a cellular/PCS antenna into a dual band VHF UHF antenna. Items used are items from the "dollar box" at a hamfest tailgate and everyday hardware. Electronic surplus can be your friend !" --------------------------------- 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/arrlau