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=SGctGaY0Cbk This is post 2566 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here's another fascinating presentation by Callum (M0MCX).  In this video, Callum shows us how to convert loops, dipoles, and verticals into multi-band antennas. The modifications are simple and inexpensive. ----- 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=VfhrMqZAlmg This is post 2565 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to VE3BF for this easily-made 20 meter vertical antenna.  Most of the parts for this simple antenna can be found locally or in your ham shack "junk box." Here are some comments from VE3BF: Build an easy and inexpensive portable antenna for 20 meters and other bands. Parts used: 8 foot fence rail for the mast TV antenna roof tripod 1/2 or 3/4 inch diameter galvanized conduit pipe 6 x 9 inch cedar board 4 pipe sadle clamps 2 hose clamps 1 stainless steel 108 inch whip LDG RU-4:1 Unun 75 feet of 14 gauge wire 50 ohm coax Antenna calculator http://www.66pacific.com/calculators/ ----- 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=BrVgcxVqwng This is post 2564 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Another antenna worth considering is the "classical cubical quad"-- an antenna easily designed and made for both HF and VHF/UHF operations. In this video from Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ), we get the basics of building HF, VHF, and UHF cubical quad antennas.  The video contains useful suggestions for those of us who want to do some experimenting with these fascinating antennas. 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=EXD9rAOM_o4 This is post 2563 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. One of the most important accessories in your ham shack is the antenna transmatch or "tuner." An antenna tuner is a basic necessity for a variety of antennas, including end-fed random length wires. In this video, Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) shows us how to build a simple, inexpensive L network tuner for end-fed wire antennas. Here are some comments from Kevin: They're really very simple to build. I over-built this one to make it clear for the video, but you could make it smaller, put it in a nice box with labels and paint. ;-) I did just that in a newer video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-fuQ... ​ The antenna I had connected for the demo is an external 98 foot end fed wire. ----- 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=8bS1QBH8VwQ This is post 2562 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE) for this wonderfully simple 2 element beam for the 10 meter band. Peter modified the original design of VE7CA for this easy-to-make antenna. Here are some of Peter's comments: A wire yagi is the simplest and cheapest way to build a gain antenna for the higher HF bands. This video is a description of one for 28 MHz. VE7CA article 1: http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Techno... ​ VE7CA article 2: http://www.ve7ca.net/ANT/MYa/VE7CA%20... ​ VE7CA website: http://www.ve7ca.net/index.php ​ PS: If you liked this video please consider supporting Amateur Radio VK3YE by: * Subscribing on YouTube, * Checking my books page at https://books.vk3ye.com​​ ​ to see if any appeal, * Shopping on Amazon via: https://amzn.to/3iiDQXv​​ ​

If you had to build an emergency 2m antenna in the field, could you do it? In this video, KB1HQS uses his imagination to create a workable 2m VHF antenna out of broken hiking poles. It's always a good idea to carry an emergency antenna when you explore the great outdoors with your ham radio gear. Here are some general comments from KB1HQS: In the field you often have to work with what you have on hand. In this video, I build a 2m dipole out of my broken hiking poles. Dipole Calculator: http://www.westmountainradio.com/ante... ​ BNC to Banana Adapter: https://amzn.to/33sfbZN ​ 73, Stuart, KB1HQS ★ FOLLOW ME HERE ★ Website.....................► https://kb1hqs.com/ ​ ARRL Book...............► https://amzn.to/2QIQEcJ ​ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/kb1hqs ​ Instagram................► https://instagram.com/kb1hqs ​ Website....................► https://kb1hqs.com/ ​ Newsletter...............► https://www.getrevue.co/profile/KB1HQS ​ Flckr.................

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