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Ham Shack in a NYC Apartment

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmrf2qLCWuw&ab_channel=John%28W2IU%29 This is post 2418 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to John (W2IU) for this short, inspiring video of his ultra compact ham station and antenna in a small New York City apartment.  Despite the limitations of his "antenna farm", John makes many contacts from this small ham station. John says it best in this comment: Here is the ham shack! No such thing as not enough space for an antenna! ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Stealth Indoor HF Ham Radio Antenna

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vq_4Kjb8Vo&ab_channel=joshbloom This is post 2417 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Operating from a deed-controlled (HOA/CC&Rs) home can be challenging.  The major problem in these circumstances is building an effective antenna in such a limiting environment In this upbeat video from Josh Bloom, we learn what 60 feet/18.29 meters of wire can do in a worse case scenario. In situations such as these, it's always best to operate at low power (QRP) and use efficient digital modes of transmission. Here are some of Josh's observations: This is a very short video on my 10-75 meter wire antenna mounted inside my house due to my landlord. Works pretty well and very easy to do. I happen to be using JT8Call, but any digital mode would be fine. Voice could work, but make sure to keep the power reasonable. ----- Thanks for joining us today.

KM4ACK End Fed Half Wave Antenna Build and Review

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzJQqwkWwfA&ab_channel=HamRadioCrashCourse This is post 2416 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Josh Nass of  "Ham Radio Crash Course" takes us step-by-step through the assembly and use of this new EFHW antenna from KM4ACK. End Fed Halfwave Antennas are lightweight, easy to set up, and can be used at both home and portable ham stations.   Here are some of Josh's comments: KM4ACK is prodcung a really nice End Fed Half Wave antenna kit. Today I build and test the antenna. https://tinyurl.com/yxztlgnt KM4ACK on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSQh... Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradioc... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

DIY QRP Magnetic Loop Ham Radio Antenna

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw1rz0CVn90&ab_channel=OH8STNHamRadio This is post 2415 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Julian (OH8STN) for this excellent, informative tutorial on making a low-power magnetic loop antenna for radio amateurs. The antenna is light weight, compact, and easy to erect and take down.   Here are some comments from Julian: In this video we build our own Man Portable Magnetic Loop Antenna. The video has details for two different antenna, both based on the Chameleon Magnetic Loop starter kit. Here are the details: a - 40-10M single turn, man portable loop based on the Chameleon P-LOOP. - 80, 60, 40M 2 Turn, Man Portable Magnetic Loop Antenna. Th The 80,60,4m version can be built for only those bands, or as a convertible model with a switched capacitor allowing quick conversion between 40-10M or 80-40m modes. Power handling: 10W DATA/CW o

Kids and Ham Radio

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjHTSGuMFKM&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=DXCommander This is post 2414 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Callum McCormick (M0MCX--the "DX Commander") for this enlightening and uplifting discussion on how to get young people involved with Amateur/Ham Radio. Here are some general comments from Callum: I ran training courses for ham-radio students for years - I was also Group Scout Leader for for 6-years inducting around 800 children into the world of Ham Radio. I showed them CW, PSK31, SSB, DX, Walkie Talkies, VHF, computer logging, antenna erection, field days, QSL cards and lots hands-on fun and games surrounding the amateur radio and RF world. Want to know the numbers of successful conversions I had? You need to watch this. You would be amazed! Callum. M0MCX. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Help a child or young ad

Five Wire Antennas Vying for Reference Station (#314)

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhiUf3IQA9A&ab_channel=DavidCasler This is post 2413 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. In this video, David Casler (KE0OG) compares several popular wire antennas worthy of being your main station antenna. These antennas include: A homemade dipole MFJ-2010 (Off Center Fed Dipole) MFJ-17754 (40m-20m) trapped dipole Alpha Delta DX-EE (40m-10m) trapped/fan dipole My Antenna (80m-6m) end-fed dipole. Here are some of Dave's observations and comments: Let's look at all five wire antennas considered for inclusion in the HF reference station (see https://dcasler.com/reference/ ). These include a homebrew 40m dipole, the MFJ-2010 OCFD, the MFJ-17754 40/20 trapped dipole, the Alpha Delta DX-EE fan/trapped dipole, and the MyAntennas.com EFHW-80-10. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/user/davecasler . Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB . Tip Ja

6 Meter Squalo Antenna Build

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3ZGJWuzgRs&ab_channel=K2CJBRadio This is post 2412 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Chris (K2CJB) for this well-paced, easy to follow procedure in designing, building, and using a 6 meter squalo antenna. Years ago, squalo antennas were popular with mobile operators, since they were smaller and more compact than other antenna designs. The 6 meter version would be ideal for those living in deed-restricted homes or apartments.  Also, the squalo design is good for portable or field operations. Here are a few comments from Chris: Building and installing a homebrew 6M "squalo" antenna. Plans for this antenna can be found here: http://www.pa3hcm.nl/?p=312 ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).