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=L1u7-W2vVGk This is post 2560 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Josh (KI6NAZ) and Adam (K6ARK) for this ultra-simple emergency HF antenna.  Most of the materials for this antenna can be found locally.  The assembly process is simple and can be completed in a short time. Here are some comments from Josh: Not only is this a cool antenna, its is probably the lightest, most protable antenna I own that can work down to 40 meters. Thanks to K6ARK for sending me this very cool antenna! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-_Ly... ​ Subscribe to K6ARK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVR... ​ 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

  If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOm1sOByoH8 This is post 2559 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Mike Hannah for this fascinating homemade HF vertical antenna made from PVC pipe and "slinky" toys. According to Mike, this modified vertical helix antenna works from 80 meters through 6 meters. Here are some comments from Mike: Short video of me modding my version of a random wire antenna for portable operations. I mistakenly said in the video that this antenna will tune 80m-5m and then put a caption correcting myself to 80m-10m which was wrong as well....my tuner will tune 80m-6m on this antenna. Disclaimer: I've used this antenna and made a fair amount of contacts on 80m, 40m, and 20m. I know it works fairly well on these bands just by using it a lot...(insert scientific testing here*) I know this thing will tune up on 80m-6m but don't know how well i

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N26zAmCInJQ This is post 2558 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you're looking for a basic, easy-to-make antenna for the 6 meter Amateur Radio band, then this Delta Loop project from "RadioPreppers.com" may be what you need. The antenna is suitable for both home and field operations. Here are some comments from the video: The delta loop full-wave antenna is easy to build, cheap, and has slightly better performance than a dipole. I built mine for my apartment to operate on 6m FL with my VRM-5080 military radio. Get extra content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/radioprepper ​ DISCLAIMER: The Radio Prepper logo (depicting a microphone) is indeed inspired from a famous flag created in 1775. It is NOTHING BUT a symbol of freedom and independence. It does NOT imply support to any political group. It does NOT imply, represent nor s

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcyeyphLTIg This is post 2557 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Radio amateurs living in deed-restricted properties (HOA/CC&Rs) face special operating problems. In this video, KG5OCW ("TechGear Junkie") suggests 5 ways to get on the air despite limitations imposed by your HOA.  Not all of these recommendations will work, so select the best one of the batch and try it out. ----- 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=t_wzggM7-0E This is post 2556 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. In this episode, we accompany Julian (OH8STN) on a portable operation with his new "Super Antenna MP1." Properly configured with an simple ground radial system, this antenna system is almost ideal for field or even home operations. Here are some comments from Julian: Hello operators. Todays we are discussing my favorite configuration for the Super Antenna MP1, portable ham radio antenna. The mp1 is a portable quarter wave vertical antenna, which is lightweight, and has a small breakdown size. It can be deployed in many different configurations but for this video, we are mostly interested in its "no anenna tuner required" attributes. 73 Julian #oh8stn ​ Share video url: https://youtu.be/t_wzggM7-0E ​ Mentioned in video: Super Antenna MP1: http://newsuperantenn

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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=qs-iC5mTo9k This is post 2554 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Callum McCormick (M0MCX) for this energetic and spirited approach to wire antennas. In this video, Callum (the "DX Commander") reviews basic principles of wire antennas in a easy-to-understand way and offers suggestions to those willing to experiment with their HF antennas. Properly designed and built, wire antennas are inexpensive and can be created with locally available materials. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).