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=avGBTzWAqbo .  This is post 2264 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Julian (OH8STN) for this excellent guide to off grid ham radio operations.  The information will be of particular interest for those operating at ARRL Field Day sites (homebound, mostly because of COVID-19), portable locations, and at emergency facilities. This video would make an excellent presentation for your next radio club meeting or ham radio license class. Here are some general comments from Julian: "Hello Operators. Todays video is very special, since it answers many of the questions we've asked about portable ham radio off grid. Operating a ham radio station off grid and or in the field is not something to be taken lightly. We need to look at our field communication goals, how long we're going to be out there, the type of equipmen

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0LkXnEZ0Nk .  This is post 2263 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Australian radio amateur Alex (VK2PRC) for this step-by-step guide to making a 20 meter half wave end fed vertical antenna.  This antenna doesn't require much space and can be built for a modest cost. According to Alex, the antenna directs most of its energy toward the horizon at an angle of approximately 15-degrees--excellent for DX contacts. Here are some comments from Alex: "A complete step by step guide for, making and tuning a 20 Meter HWEF vertical antenna including impedance matching coupler. If you are unable to make one for yourself, email me and I'll make one for you. NOTE: 1mm enameled wire MUST be used, NO other size!!!!!!! The common mode toroids are F114 core mix 43 MY EMAIL alexanderball50@bigpond.com" -----

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swwX-o2CR3s .  This is post 2262 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here's an ultra-simple ground plane antenna that will work from the CB frequencies (11m) and 10m thorugh 2m and 70 cm. Gil of "RadioPreppers.com" takes you step by step through the design, construction, and use of this basic antenna.  Here are some of Gil's comments: "Building and testing a quarter-wave ground plane jungle antenna. This is a simple antenna for CB, 10m and up. It is used hanging from a tree using three spreaders made of locally sourced material. It doesn't get much simpler than that! M0UKD Calculator: https://m0ukd.com/calculators/quarter... Expedient antennas: http://www.n6cc.com/antenna-system-ideas Shirts and mugs: https://teespring.com/stores/radio-pr... Help this channel: https://www.patreon.com/radioprepper Tw

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWEACfNsLgI .  This is post 2261 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) for this update on his "630m-10m small footprint antenna experiment." This video is the second part of an experiment  to see if an antenna designed to cover 630m through 10m can be squeezed into a small urban lot.  Kevin says work continues, especially with the issue of RF noise in the MW frequencies.  Here are some of his comments: "I know a few are wondering what's happening with this antenna idea. Here's an update. If you like my videos, please subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/user/loughkb?s... If you want me to keep making more videos like this, consider becoming my patron at Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/kb9rlw/ Discuss this and other videos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kb9rlw/ "

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWvgAxkoh2s .  This is post 2260 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you live in deed-restricted housing (HOA/CC&Rs), you know how difficult it is to erect a decent antenna without the neighbors suspecting your radio activities. In this video, Patrick Dortch installs one of the best disguised HF antennas I've seen. Perhaps this installation will help you get the antenna you want without the "radio police" finding it. Here are some general observations from Pat: "How do I have up 2 dipoles, one that's 133' long, in an HOA? With secret underground tunnels, that's how!" ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.hamradioupdate.com http://www.southgatearc.org. https://www.blubrry.com/

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-tZ7r6UEx0 .  This is post 2259 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Whether you are home-bound for the ARRL Field Day or are able to reach a remote area, preparation and planning will make your "field day" a rewarding experience. Thanks to Gil of "Radiopreppers.com" for this excellent tutorial on preparing for field operations.  Gil lists 10 items that will make your outdoor experience trouble-free and enjoyable. Here are some of Gil's observations: "Some things, you can't live without... The kind of stuff you find yourself using all the time. These are what I wouldn't want to be without for portable survival radio... Help me out a bit, get extra content: https://www.patreon.com/radioprepper Clearing Up Some Confusion About End-Fed Wire Antennas. https://youtu.be/0zF7bDoqkG4 Ten Pieces of Radio

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvBuzQT8zsc .  This is post 2258 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to "Ham Radio CQ" for this exceptionally well-done presentation on a backyard stealth antenna that would be ideal for those home-bound during the annual ARRL Field Day. Here are some operational and equipment tips from the author.  This list is extensive and should give you enough information to get started on this multi-band HF antenna: SUBSCRIBED " https://HamRadioCQ.com for more of MY VIDEOS!!! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 👍 G5RV Antenna: https://amzn.to/2FuCmrR 👍 Icom-7300: https://amzn.to/2srAkRD 👍 Jacktite Fiberglass Mast: https://amzn.to/2GZEMhk 👍 TekPower: 13.8V Power https://amzn.to/2SQeF0T 👍 Yaesu 891 https://amzn.to/2RLdPVY 👍 MFJ manual tuner https://amzn.to/2WarftS My favo