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=7PXBHwbrEWM .  This is post 2168 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to RSPSupply.com for this concise, easy-to-understand tutorial on lightning protection for your antenna system.  You may want to store a copy of this video for future reference. Here are the key points discussed in this video: "You probably want lightning protection for you coax connection to your communication equipment. A lightning strike in the area can create a potential difference between the center conductor and the cable shielding which will transfer high voltage differential and damaging current flow through your equipment. This can destroy the expensive communication equipment. For a small price, you can install a lightning protector to protect your equipment. First let’s talk about the basics of what you look for when to select the right lightni

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIcMtMykUtA .  This is post 2167 in a continuing series on simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to "Ham Radio Crash Course"  for this simple and often necessary accessory for portable operations.  This device will support your antenna mast during mini-dxpeditions to parks and other outdoor areas. Here are some observations from the video: "You asked "what was that thing I used on the trimming the dipole video?" Well here it is. An spike to hold you antennas mast! Here is the antenna trim video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK5j8... Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi We now have MERCH! https://goo.gl/GLhtkv Interested in Peak Design products? Check out my link! COUPON CODE: Hoshnasi https://www.peakdesign.com/?acc=36 for a free gift! Souncloud................► https://sou

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRBRcWcDg9w .  This is post 2166 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. In this video Kevin (W6RIP) tests his portable "go-kit" antenna and station in an actual winter camp out in the mountains.  He shows how his homemade 80 meter antenna system works in harsh conditions.  He also lists everything you need to "enjoy" a similar experience in your area. Kevin's antenna system will find multiple uses, from emergency communications to operations from deed-restricted properties. Here are Kevin's suggestions for making emergency antennas and surviving in some degree of comfort when snow and ice descend on your campsite: "I finally made my 80m Random Wire Antenna for a Mountain Top Overnighter. Needed a wire to work 80m. My solid gear choices after hours and hours of careful research and returns My ultralight

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXfIgA28164 .  This is post 2165 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Well-done, easy-to-follow tutorial on how to design, build, and test a simple 20 meter antenna made from speaker wire and a few easily available parts.  You can make separate dipole antennas for any band you desire.  If you trim the antenna length carefully, you may not need an antenna "tuner" for keeping SWR low.  Here are some suggestions from  "Ham Radio CQ": "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon speaker wire 250' https://amzn.to/2BUspRb G5RV Antenna https://amzn.to/2FuCmrR MFJ-915 RF Line Isolator 1.8-30 MHz, 1500W PEP, SO-239 https://amzn.to/2BWAuVd Cheap DIY Dipole out of speaker wire, 1.5 SWR, amazing results." ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these web

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ewjEeuuHmk . Eric of the "HamRadioConcepts" Amateur Radio Channel does an excellent job of describing the new Comet HFJ-350M 9-Band Telescopic Antenna.  You may want to consider buying one of these antennas for portable, emergency, or even home use. Here are a few comments from Eric: "First look and use of this ultra portable antenna. I think I will be adding it to my Go-Kit because it is so compact. I hope to revisit this antenna very soon again to make some more contacts on it while portable. SUBSCRIBE https://www.gigaparts.com/comet-hf-35... " ----- 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://ha