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=YQr9gg7umg0 This is post 2546 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to K1GMM for this "homeibrew" base loaded mobile antenna.  You can make this antenna from commonly available materials. According to K1GMM, this basic mobile antenna covers from 6 through 80 meters: Slapped this together from some parts and pieces. Works great. Drums/music by K1GMM ----- 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=euS7FgB96xs This is post 2545 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you're looking for easily-made portable HF antennas, then this short tutorial from Johnny of the "Signal Search.com" website may help you narrow your antenna search. The video features 3 simple antennas that can be use both in the field and at your home station.  These antennas include a 20 meter end-fed wire, an "L Dipole", and a SOTABEAMS linked dipole antenna. Also, the video shows you how to make a simple portable HF antenna with locally available materials. ----- 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=fKOf1J7u0Xs This is post 2544 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you live in a deed-restricted home or apartment, you'll find this program from Josh Nass (KI6NAZ) fascinating and helpful. In this video, Josh explores the types of antennas that can be used in apartments, attics, HOA properties, and other small spaces. The discussion centers on simple, hidden dipoles, end-fed half waves, and various loop configurations.  Hopefully, Josh's suggestion will help you get and stay on the air. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

  If you want to extend the range of your 2 meter antenna, try this simple vertical extended double zepp antenna from Peter Parker (VK3YE). If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-t8NBL67fc This is post 2543 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. At 2 meter frequencies, a vertical extended  double zepp antenna is a realizable project using locally  available materials. Peter shows us how the antenna is made and explains what results we can achieve.  As a bonus, the antenna also works on the 6 meter Amateur Radio Band. Here are some of his comments: A very simple but very good omnidirectional vertical antenna for VHF FM simplex and repeaters. But that's not all. What is it? It's a extended double zepp antenna for 2m. And it does 6m as well. Watch to find out how easy one is to build. ----- 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=6n9KmsGnijQ This is post 2542 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. In this video, Callum McCormick (M0MCX) explains why balanced feeders are sometimes superior to coax-fed HF antennas. Balanced feed line, used with a wide-range balanced antenna "tuner", can make a simple dipole antenna serve several amateur radio bands. Here are some of Callum's observations: I got asked yesterday about Balanced Feeder so I thought I'd give you a quick check on my experience and how to use it. You will of course need a proper Balanced Tuner. Oh, and while I'm at it.. try not to tune your coax too hard. Coax hates high SWR :) Callum. ----- 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=MbXmAcf9MmI This is post 2541 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you're looking to improve your G5RV HF antenna, then this tutorial from AE4VT and N4UFP is for you! The video takes us from a design concept to an actual build and test of the ZS6BKW.  According to AE4VT, most of the antenna materials can be found at the nearest hardware store or building supply outlet.   You may have to buy 450-ohm ladder line through the internet. While the G5RV is an excellent antenna, the ZS6BKW substantially improves multiband HF coverage. Here are some comments from AE4VT: Marc, N4UFP, and I get together to talk about, build and test the ZS6BKW antenna. This is a much MUCH better performer than the heavily marketed G5RV! If you're only going to have one antenna, this is THE ONE to have. Easily built with readily available parts. The only thing yo

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79_K7OZgQrw This is post 2540 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. In this program from David Casler (KE0OG), we review several options for launching wire antennas into nearby trees. The discussion arises from a question submitted by Tim (W4FTP). Once you "digest" the information from David, you should be able to position your wire antennas without much trouble.  Here some comments from David: Tim, W4FTP, asks how he can use some tall but skinny trees along the back of his property as part of his antenna system. We take a look, and your comments are invited. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/user/davecasler ​ . Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB ​ . Tip Jar: http://ke0og.net/tip-jar ​ To learn more about me, visit: http://www.dcasler.com/about/ ​ Tip jar (on my website): http://www.dcasler.com/tip-jar/ ​ (provides a method to use y