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=gSm3wLT-HiM This is post 2642 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you need some new antenna ideas for the upcoming ARRL Field Day, check out this informative program from Tim (K3LR), Jeff (KB8ZWT), and DX Engineering. 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=1hG7dva9VIs This is post 2641 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Kevin Loughin for this "foolproof" Slim Jim Antenna for the 2 meter Amateur Radio Band. This antenna is suitable for both home and portable use. Here are some comments from Kevin: Details on the slim jim I just made to use outside on my RV. Super easy to make, performs well. Link to design web site: http://www.m0pzt.com/slimjim/ Link to discussion on slim jim vs J-pole: https://www.hamradio.me/antennas/slim... 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/ ----- 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=GCubZoD25tc This is post 2640 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Are you looking for a basic, inexpensive HF antenna for the upcoming ARRL Field Day or for your next portable operation? If you want to expand your HF antenna horizons, then this program from Tim (G5TM) and his friends will give you several great antenna ideas. Here are some general comment from Tim (G5TM): Do you want to make a simple HF antenna using nothing but coax? Well today at the 2021 YouTubers Hamfest, I speak with Tim G5TM as he shares his experiences on building HF antennas, running portable, mobile and the fun to be had during the Sporadic E season. These HF antennas are simple to build and an easy way to get on the air! Check out Tim's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSa... Half-Wave Flowerpot Antenna by VK2ZOI: https://vk2zoi.com/article

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_IBni6vvMc This is post 2639 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Fiori Films for this excellent, in-depth discussion of the popular J-Pole Antenna.  The featured speaker is Dr. Ed Fong (WB6IQN). This video contains everything you need to know about this simple VHF/UHF antenna. Here are some general comments about the presentation: Fiori Films Presents Ham Radio TV: How Does a J-Pole Antenna Work by Dr. Ed Fong Ed Fong WB6IQN gives Vaca Valley Radio Club a presentation via Skype. He teaches the principles and construction of a good working J-Pole antennas. The Vaca Valley Radio Club (VVRC) has been serving the Northern Solano County area since 1988. The VVRC takes pride in providing a friendly place for radio amateurs to meet and to improve their operating skills. Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at the N

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmhHojVvpas This is post 2638 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Clint of "Oxford Shortwave Log" for this coaxial collinear antenna system for 2m and 70cm. Depending on the materials in your "junk box", you could build this VHF/UHF antenna for almost no cost. Here are some comments from Clint: Hi there, G1ZMA kindly decided to build me another antenna for 2m and 70cm and here it is. Amazing what you can achieve with a metre and a bit of old RG58 and a BNC socket! Thanks to him and thanks to you for watching. Keep safe. 73s, Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7YYaCgjfbs This is post 2637 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to K4DPS for this informative, easy-to-understand discussion of VHF/UHF mobile antennas. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvOv5U7uUeg This is post 2636 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you need a portable, yet sturdy 40 meter antenna for the upcoming ARRL Field Day, try this simple project from Steve Palmer. Most of the materials for this vertical can be found at the nearest hardware store or building supply outlet. Although the antenna is designed for the 40 meter Amateur Radio Band, you could also use the antenna on 15 meters as the third harmonic of 40 meters. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).