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=7cDB60r-rJw This is post 2517 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Are you frustrated and disappointed with the new antenna you've just built?  Did your great antenna idea fail to work as planned? If so, then this inspiring and helpful tutorial from Hayden of the "Ham Radio DX" youtube channel is what you need.   Hayden shows us five simple steps needed to design, build, and test your antenna.  If you follow each step, you will have an efficient, workable antenna without further disappointments. Here are some comments from Hayden: Have you struggled with building quality ham radio antennas? High SWR? Problems with feedline? Well in this video I explore 5 common basic mistakes and tips for amateur radio antenna builders to help you get the most from your efforts. MFJ on: eBay: https://ebay.to/2W8S6tr ​ Amazon: https://amzn.to/2HriQg

How would you like to try a different type of satellite antenna? In this video from Robert J. Meade, we see two different approaches to the "classic" Eggbeater Antenna--a DIY model and a commercial example from M2 Antennas. Source:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRYuHk5kYaU This is post 2516 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some general comments from Robert: In this video I give an overview of the design and use cases for 2 distinct eggbeater antennas, a DIY eggbeater V2 antenna and a commercially produced eggbeater antenna from M2 Antennas, both designed for 435 MHz and have right hand circular polarization. M2 Antennas Egg Beater: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/m... ​ Eggbeater V2 Antenna Design: http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Eggbea... ​ Eggbeater Antenna Reference (Including RHCP schematic): https://on6wg.pagesperso-orange.fr/Do... ​ Introduction: ( 0:00 ​ ) Eggbeater V2 Radiation Pattern: ( 0:40 ​ ) M2 Antennas Eggbeater Radiatio

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0Ymcs2D7ks This is post 2515 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Michael Martens (KB9VBR) for this fascinating video on Off Center Fed (OCF) HF Antennas. Michael built this variant of the classic Windom Antenna for the 2020 ARRL Field Day event.  The original antenna design belongs to Loren Windom (W8GZ), who published his experiments in the September 1929 "QST" Magazine. Here are some comments from Michael: I build an 80 meter off center fed dipole antenna for this year's ARRL Field Day Event. MFJ 913 4:1 balun: https://amzn.to/3hplfbn ​ Isotip butane soldering iron: https://amzn.to/3e1QWFJ ​ Rigexpert AA-600 antenna analyzer: https://amzn.to/3e2RoUa ​ Weaver Leather Throw Weight: https://amzn.to/2CigRek ​ Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kO6LH7 ​ Read my blog: http://www.jpole-ante

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKOf1J7u0Xs This is post 2514 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. What kind of antennas are suitable for "compromised spaces?" Josh Nass (KI6NAZ) tackled that question in a free-wheeling video-streamed program from 08 August 2020. The video contains several listener questions which confront radio amateurs operating in deed-controlled housing. The program offers a variety of possible solutions to HOA/CC&Rs restrictions.  Perhaps, Josh and his listeners can find an antenna solution for you. Here are some comments from Josh: Patron Pick August! What antennas should you look at setting up in compromised spaces? We'll talk about it tonight! http://www.Hamtactical.com ​ For all the Ham Radio Crash Course Merch! Thank you for the support! Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradioc... ​ As an Amazon Assoc

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser searchbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tafy51yUzQo This is post 2513 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Every radio amateur should have emergency antennas for the HF, VHF, and UHF bands. As Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) points out, this antenna is probably "hidden" in your "junk box", just waiting to be assembled. Here are some comments and suggestions from Kevin: An old design that many new hams may not be familiar with. Easy to build with minimal tools, great emergency throw-it-together antenna. 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/ ​ Hit me up on the echolink repeater down by my house: W9TE (Node: 519521) ----- Thank

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXyA03YtKqQ This post 2512 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Building, erecting, and using a vertical antenna is becoming more challenging, thanks to deed restrictions and smaller home properties. In this video from "Outdoors On The Air", we see how a few PVC pipes, paint, and placement can reduce the visual footprint of your next antenna. If you follow the suggestions in this video, you'll soon have an antenna that is "out of sight and out of mind." 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=7Uth2CDaljk Thanks to Jim (W6LG) for this exceptionally well-made tutorial on coaxial cable loss for radio amateurs. In this video, Jim discusses the pros and cons of two popular coaxial feed lines--RG-213 and RG-8X. Jim pays particular attention to the effects of cable length and weather on these two familiar coaxial cables. A well-done and enjoyable presention. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).