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=04lzZwz1Mzg This is post 2622 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here's another antenna idea for those living in small urban apartments. Thanks to KP4MD/P for creatively using the tools at hand. Here are some comments from KP4MD/P: The Buddistick antenna is mounted on the painted steel balcony rail with a Jaws antenna mount (aka Workman QRCS3). The screw on the Buddistick antenna mates directly with a Workman SM1 3/8-24 to SO-239 stud mount in the Workman QRCS3 Jaws mount. Both of these are available on Amazon or possibly a truck stop as they are also used for CB antennas. The Jaws mount clamps very securely to any metal pole. My steel balcony rail is an excellent counterpoise and ground, so I do not use any counterpoise wire at all. If your rail is painted, aluminum foil wrapped under the Jaws mount provides sufficient capacitive coupli

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mgd06UAHbU This is post 2621 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. The annual ARRL Field Day Event occurs on the last full weekend of June.  Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many radio amateurs will operate on emergency power from their home stations. In this video from Ed ("motoforlyfe"), we see a well-equipped ham radio station adapted for "field operations". All you need is a rig, emergency power, a simple dipole antenna, and shelter from inclement weather. Here are some comments from Ed: Field Day is an ARRL sponsored event in which amateur radio clubs and individuals set up outdoors to demonstrate the hobby to the public as well as their capabilities to operate in an emergency ----- 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=PKJ77POxQdE This is post 2620 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. An end-fed half-wave HF Antenna, properly configured, can deliver excellent performance at a modest cost. In this video from Peter of the UK's "Waters & Stanton" amateur radio store, offers some excellent suggestions to optimize your end-fed half-wave antenna. End-fed HF Antennas are suitable for both home and portable operations. ----- 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=_wJVo9vluFI This is post 2619 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Mike (M0MSN) for this interesting antenna experiment.  Mike wanted to know if buried radials emit EMF. Mike concluded that his buried radial system didn't transmit any detectable signals. Here are some general comments from Mike: I purchased a cheap EMF Tester from eBay just to see if I was compliant with the new EMF rules. One of the burning question I have is. "Do you measure the safe working distance of a ground feed vertical from the feed point or the end of the ground radials"? A lot of work has been done on this subject none of which is conclusive, so I thought I would give it a go and try to show if GROUND RADIALS, RADIATE. There are NO issues with mobile phones or their chargers, Ground radials DO NOT radiate that was my point! Disclaimer: I am no

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVCsYU-nUdI This is post 2618 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to KK6USY for this excellent step-by-step tutorial on how to build a basic 20-meter antenna. Here are some comments from KK6USY: In this Video I will show how to build a 20 meter Dipole from parts you might have around the house, from build to tuning for your desired frequency. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Camco Hitch Mount Flagpole Holder, https://amzn.to/31qfWSL ​ Towever 84433 Trailer Hitch Extension, https://amzn.to/37ni4hS ​ Camco Hitch Mount Flagpole Holder, https://amzn.to/31qfWSL ​ Towever 84433 Trailer Hitch Extension, https://amzn.to/37ni4hS ​ Camera Gear Sony a6100 camera, https://amzn.to/31s5KZV ​ Sigma 56mm lens, https://amzn.to/3m67CPQ ​ Sigma 16mm lens, https://amzn.to/3oakrdW ​ Sigma 30mm lens, https://amzn.to/35ebJm

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdZeY-KihH8 This is post 2617 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. In this video from Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW), we see how an old TV rabbit ears can be used as a basic 2 meter antenna.   Here are some comments from Kevin: I love finding new uses for old tech. 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) ----- 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=aCyyH0a_Cpk This is post 2616 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. With the next ARRL Field Day Event set for the last full weekend of June, many radio amateurs are considering simple, cost-effective antennas for this communications exercise. If your Field Day site is blessed with tall trees, then you have the perfect "natural mast" to support your portable antennas. The only remaining issue is finding a way to launch and secure your antenna wires safely. Thanks to the members of the Maple Newton Amateur Radio Club for this basic "compressed air cannon" which can place your wires at optimum heights for HF antennas. If the "air cannon" isn't feasible for your operation, you may try launching your wire antennas with a slingshot or bow and arrow.  Be sure you practice before Field Day begins. ----- Thanks for joining u