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=Rq-9TAcCnxE This is post 2598 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Denis (VE3BF) for this easy-to-build 20 meter loop antenna.  Most of the materials for this basic antenna can be found at the nearest hardware store, home improvement outlet, or your ham radio "junk box." You can get multiband coverage by using balanced feedline and a wide-range antenna "tuner." Here some general comments from Denis: An easy, inexpensive gain antenna that you can build for 20 meters. The inspiration for the project came from these two web sites: https://rsars.files.wordpress.com/201... ​ and http://w5sdc.net/delta_loop_for_hf.htm ----- 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=wNCMhD8cHl0 This is post 2597 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here's another interesting idea for deploying a HF antenna for apartment dwellers. "Modern Ham" does a nice job of describing his dual band (20m/40m) antenna which uses a balcony and a nearby tree for support. Here are comments about the antenna: So I bought the antenna listed here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/HF-End-Fed-D... ​ I am in an upstairs apartment so it was a challenge coming up with a way to get an hf antenna up. The best conclusion I could come to was an end fed dual band antenna for 20-40 meters It's not the best job, but I've gotten a few contacts and it's a start. I do hope it doesn't cause any problems with the landlords. Make sure to check out my blog, and shop over at: https://themodernham.com ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_2P3cuUa8g This is post 2596 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Jerry (KG6HQD) for this truly outstanding guide to SOTA (Summits On The Air) antennas and related equipment. If you like to combine camping, hiking, and amateur radio operations, then this video is for you. Jerry discusses not only basic equipment requirements, but also outlines what camping gear you should take with you if you plan to operate in remote areas. Here are a few comment from Jerry: Every so often we need to slow down and enjoy the process. In this video I make a concerted effort to slow my entire process down until I get a little pile up. Spent a lot more time on this summit than normal and mat have found a new way to activate my SOTA peaks. I show some portable QRP antennas I use and talk about a few ham radio tricks and tips. Hope you enjoy and please rem

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwHfHXVI0vs This is post 2595 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to W4AOX for this easy-to-understand tutorial on building a 40/80 meter "fan dipole."  This antenna works without an antenna "tuner." Multi-band operation is possible with an antenna "tuner." Here are some comments from W4AOX: In this video I go through the steps to build a very simple, inexpensive multi band dipole antenna for the 40 and 20 meter amateur radio bands which can be used either at your home or in the field for off-grid emergency communications. Additionally, this DIY wire dipole antenna will also work on the 15, 12, 10 and 6 meter bands if your radio has an ATU or you have an external tuner. This exact DIY Dipole Antenna has allowed me to work and confirm 26 countries, all 50 U.S. states and every continent. Parts List: 1ea. 1G 1

Today, Sunday, 18 April 2021, is World Amateur Radio Day. The ITU has released a short video exploring the meaning of this important event in the Amateur/Ham Radio community. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browsers search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baM191kaZVw This is post 2594 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here's some commentary from the ITU: ITU News caught up with Otava Tuomi to learn what ham radio means to him as a young amateur radio operator, and its role - and revival - amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ----- 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=3c19QJVG_r4 This is post 2593 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Josh Nass (KI6NAZ) for this fascinating and timely program on emergency antennas. In this video, Josh shows us how to use common metal objects to make emergency antennas.  Today would be a good time to think about alternative antenna projects in case your main antenna system fails.   Here are some comments from Josh: Can you turn just about any metal into an antenna? With this kit you might be able to. Contents of the kit can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradioc... ​ The fabulous Tukk 2 can be found here. https://tacticalkeychains.com ​ https://countycomm.com/products/titan... ​ HamTactical.com is LIVE! HRCC Merch Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi ​ Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.co

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyOWRTWdDKM This is post 2592 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) for this in-depth look at dipole and inverted V HF antennas. In the video, Dave discusses how inverted Vs and dipoles work; how to design and build them; and how to assemble all parts into a working, efficient antenna. A good, basic introduction to these "classic" HF antennas. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).