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=rGUmJeGFS0Y . This is post 2224 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Another great antenna for both home and portable operations is the classic "Delta Loop", which you can use in a variety of configuarations. In this video, retired broadcast engineer Julian (OH8STN) tests a prototype inverted delta loop antenna under winter field conditions. Here are some of his observations: "Hello Operators. Today we're coming to you from the solar powered Field Station in order to test a prototype portable Delta loop antenna for #ham #radio portable ops. This is a multiband Delta loop antenna, capable of operating from i0m through 10 m amateur radio bands. It can be set up as an inverted Delta Loop, or in a vertical configuration depending on your needs. This is an interesting ham radio antenna configuration, since it allows us N

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browsers search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6TI7mwXwFI . This is post 2223 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you're interested in some experimental antenna designs, then this fascinating interview with Valerie Hotzfeld (NV9L) and Chip Cohen (W1YW)--the founder of Fractal Antenna Systems--is for you. This video explains what fractal antennas are and how they are used in both commercial and amateur radio applications.  A must see. ----- For the latest Amateru/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ http://hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. https://paper.li/f-1576465810 (breaking Amateur/Ham Radio News). ----- Thanks

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC7kAjaCNs4 .  This is post 2222 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. One of my favorite multi-band HF antennas is the full-wavelength loop.  Properly designed, supported at a decent height, and fed by a balanced feedline/4:1 balun combination into a wide-range antenna "tuner", this antenna will give you many hours a enjoyable contacts. Callum (M0MCX) does an excellent job of covering all the basics and adjustments needed for this HF antenna.  Here are some of his observations: "Years ago, we ran a huge triangular loop at the Scout Hut in Dorridge. This was fed with coax and a 4:1 balun to bring impedance to near 50 ohms. I discuss the problem in matching the harmonics related to 80m and 40m and also the slightly higher SWR on 160m due to the loop (in percentage terms) being low to the ground. All the other bands were fine.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEs48v_Ov24 .  This is post 2221 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to WJ6F for this short, informative video of the Alpha Vertical Antenna. This handy portable HF antenna cover 80 meters through 6 meters and can tolerate power levels up to 750 watts. Here's some additional information: Click THIS LINK to checkout the Alpha Vertical Antenna!! https://youtu.be/QEs48v_Ov24 "This video is about the Alpha Vertical Antenna by Alpha Antenna. It is perfect for those of us who live in HOA's, Field Day, rapid deployment in the event of an emergency. This antenna covers 6 - 80 meters, and will handle upto 750 watts. The total assembled hight is about 19.5 feet, and the antenna weighs about 5 pounds. ******************************************* DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE http://bit.ly/2dnsge4 Join My Patreon Community

If you can't see this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SCiKpo_l40 .  This is post 2220 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to W5KV for describing this unusual antenna, which may be better receiving than transmitting.  Here are some general remarks from W5KV regarding the "pa0rdt" antenna: "Checking out the infamous Mini Whip antenna! How does this antenna work? - checkout this site! - https://owenduffy.net/antenna/PA0RDT-... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cased-MiniWh... Please subscribe & share!" ----- 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. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bS1QBH8VwQ .  This is post 2219 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Because of the COVID-19 virus, many radio amateurs are living under various "stay-at-home" orders.  Why not use that "free time" to make some simple, effective hf antennas? In this video from Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE), we learn how to make a basic, yet effective 2 element wire antenna for the 10 meter Amateur Radio Band. Here are some of Peter's observations and a list of links for more information: "A wire yagi is the simplest and cheapest way to build a gain antenna for the higher HF bands. This video is a description of one for 28 MHz. VE7CA article 1: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Techno... VE7CA article 2: http://www.ve7ca.net/ANT/MYa/VE7CA%20... VE7CA website: http://www.ve7ca.net/index.php " -----

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQfj9879K_c .  This is post 2218 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you have limited space antennas on your property, why not design, build, and use a simple, multi-band antenna that performs just as well as a single-band dipole? In this video from Bob Plank, we get a good overall introduction to multi-band dipoles and the construction tips needed to make these antennas.  Don't be afraid to experiment with various dipole configurations, ranging from horizontal to vertical. Here are some of Bob's notes: "I built a multiband dipole that will work 40, 20, 17, and 10 meters for ham radio. An easy project I was able to tackle in one day. Calculations for the wire lengths can be found easily online. I used a program called N2IMF antenna I downloaded from hamuniverse.com that will assist in dipole wire length." ----