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=JG1YUSZicxQ This is post 2485 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here's a simple, yet versatile HF antenna for radio amateurs who enjoy operating "in the field." Australian ham Peter Parker (VK3YE) shows us a simple, easy way to operate "pedestrian mobile" with commonly available materials. As designed, this antenna works 7 MHz through 28 MHz and is suitable for both portable and "at home" operations.  Those living in deed-restricted housing (HOAs/CC&Rs) should find this antenna intriguing and nearly invisible. Here are some general comments from Peter: A look at a hand-carried antenna for pedestrian mobile operation between 7 and 28 MHz. It is similar to the commercially-available 'Miracle Whip'. Efficiency is low but solid interstate SSB contacts (up to about 1000km) can still be made on 7 MHz. E

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1mkLN4s6bo This is post 2484 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Peter of UK's "Watersstanton video channel" for this ultra simple 20 meter vertical "L" antenna. This compact vertical antenna can be made from locally available materials at little cost. As Peter says: Here's a simple wire antenna that you can make quickly. It's a sure fire design that will get you onto 20m and let you try your hand at DX. ----- You can add more counterpoise wires to boost efficiency of this basic, effective antenna. 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=4a0CL6oDC4g This is post 2483 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Oliver (ON4EI) for this clever video on how to assemble a Spiderbeam HF Antenna.  Although he speeds up the process considerably, you and I will take much longer to make sure our Spiderbeam is connected correctly. An unusual, but enjoyable video. Here are some general comments from Oliver: Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song Radio Ballet Artist Eluvium Album Copia Licensed to YouTube by [Merlin] Secretly Distribution (on behalf of Temporary Residence Ltd.); SODRAC, LatinAutorPerf, LatinAutor, ASCAP, AMRA, and 6 Music Rights Societies ----- 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=6A9ZrHNkG9E This is post 2482 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Randy Hall (K7AGE) for this excellent tutorial on how to install, adjust, and use the Arrow Satellite Antenna.  The video also includes some humorous out takes and "bloopers."  A thoroughly enjoyable introduction to satellite communications for radio amateurs. Here are some comments from Randy: I receive many questions about the ham radio satellite arrow antenna and camera tripod mounting used in my AO-51 video. This video covers, what the arrow antenna is, where to buy it, and how it mounts to the camera tripod. I show show how easily the antenna is assembled. I forgot to mention, the antenna got its name from using arrows as the elements. Please click on the rating stars below the picture. Links: Arrow Antennas - http://www.arrowantennas.com/ AES - http:

  If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrREQyMI7RI This is post 2481 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE) for this excellent and concise video on how to make open wire feedline for HF antennas. As Peter explains, this type of feedline has many advantages: Open wire feedline is a cheap and low-loss feedline ideal for feeding HF dipoles. Open wire can tolerate significant impedence mismatches without adding much loss and in conjunction with a balanced antenna coupler allows multiband operation on a single dipole. Unlike a coax fed antenna the length of the dipole is not critical but for best efficiency aim for a minimum 3/8 wavelength at the lowest operation frequency (ie 30 metres for 3.5 MHz or the 80 metre band). Open wire should ideally be fed away from the antenna wire at right angles (to maintain balance) and kept awa

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVA78b-PGM8 Despite the length of this video (86 minutes), the information offered by Josh Nass ("Ham Radio Crash Course") is worth the time. The video digs deeply into antenna baluns, UNUNs, and Toroids--things radio amateurs use daily to improve their antenna systems. The video is a bit tedious, owing to the online chat format of the program, but the small asides are worth the wait considering the amount of valuable information contained in the video. Here are some general comments from Josh: Patrons Pick! Lets explain what Balunss and Ununs do? And how do toroids factor into it all? Check out the ARRL Handbook. It is alwasys a great help to me when researching topics. https://amzn.to/35n7c1x Items I have reviewed and recommend can be found at: www.amazon.com/shop/hamradiocrashcourse As and Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ham R

Antennas for the "Magic Band" (6 Meters). Views expressed in this Amateur Radio antenna article are those of the reporters and correspondents. Content provided by "The DX Zone." Accessed on 10 January 2021, 2211 UTC, Post 2479. Source:   https://www.dxzone.com/6-antenna-for-6-meters/ Please click link or scroll down to read the full article. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Summary: If you're ever wanted to try the Amateur Radio Six Meter Band, then this article from "The DX Zone" is for you.   Most of these antennas are compact, inexpensive, and easily made. According to "The DX Zone", these are the most popular 6 Meter Antennas among radio amateurs: Here you can find six different type of antennas you may build to start operating on six meters band. 6 Meter J-Pole Antenna W8CWE A home made J-Pole antenna for 50 MHz, an amateur radio project by W8CWE 50 Mhz 6 element yagi G3PTO G3PTO antenna drawing plan for a 50MHz