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=2bMNm57YUbA This is post 2649 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Daniel Divine for this intriguing 2 meter antenna idea. Radio amateurs living in deed-restricted housing (HOA/CC&&Rs), should be able to modify this design for home use. Here are some comments from Daniel: Living in an antenna restricted apartment can be very frustrating to a ham. And in my case hanging anything out of a window or having coax running outside is not even allowed. So with time on my hands I came up with this simple 2 meter groundplane design to get you on the air in 20 minutes or less. Also I believe this would make a great antenna in an emergency situation when there's no antenna to be found and very little to work with. This antenna has proved to be very effective and I hope it helps to get someone on the air. 73' ----- Thanks for joining us

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmm63d2Zyv4 This is post 2648 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Gregg Cottrell of "Rugged Radios" for this excellent tutorial on mounting options for mobile radio antennas. Here's a summary of the video from the "Rugged Radios" website: Rugged Radios walks you through choosing the right mobile radio antenna, understanding Ground Planes, proper mounting locations, mounting options, and basic troubleshooting techniques. This informative video will get you on the right track for maximizing the range and power of your 50 or 110 watt mobile race radio. If you have any questions, please call us for free tech support at (888) 541-7223. ----- 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=Yl1zdgWtbQk This is post 2641 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Adam (K6ARK) for these portable antenna ideas.  If you like operating in the field (SOTA, POTA, ARRL Field Day), then these 3 suggested HF antennas will make your next "expedition" a success. Here are some general comments from Adam: My picks for SOTA and Portable Ops are tailored to my primary applications. Every antenna is a compromise in one way or another, and these three suit my needs in each respective application. There are certainly other great options. Size and weight are priorities for me typically, and these antennas are my top picks for most of my operations. What's your favorite portable HF antenna? Tell us in the comments below or post a video of your own. Mini EFHW Matching Unit Build Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-_Ly... Mini 9:

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 2646 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. In this video from Callum (M0MCX), we learn how to design, build, and test 3 types of Amateur Radio HF antennas suitable for backyards and small gardens. The video concentrates on easily-built dipoles, loops, and vertical 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=pQ7rpf7MX2I This is post 2645 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Peter of "Waters & Stanton Ham Radio Store" for this tutorial on mobile HF operations.   Here are some general comments from Peter: You need not spend a fortune on an HF mobile antenna. You may already have the basics from your VHF antenna installation. We discuss the potential problems and the economical methods of avoiding them. Check out this link. https://hamradiostore.co.uk/search/?q... ----- 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=CPPP3JWNJLY This is post 2644 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here's another great antenna idea for portable or field use. Thanks to Peter Marx for this ultra-simple 40 meter inverted V antenna.  You can achieve multiband HF coverage with an antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner"). Why not make this antenna for the upcoming ARRL Field Day? Here are some comments from Peter: Here's my ultra-portable 40m wire dipole that is held up by a 6m squid pole anchored to an aluminium ground stake. ----- 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=KuEAYkp-mlk This is post 2643 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you need a simple, inexpensive multiband HF antenna for the upcoming ARRL Field Day, then this project from the "Smokin Ape" and ARRL Kits is for you. As the video explains, constructing this end fed halfwave HF antenna is straight forward and involves only a few tools. Here are some additional comments about this antenna: #YTHF21 In this video, we build the ARRL / HF-Kits End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) Antenna. http://www.arrl.org/end-fed-half-wave... https://www.hfkits.com/build-instruct... Check out TheSmokinApe Merch Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/thesmoki... Please consider supporting TheSmokinApe Channel on Patreon Here: https://www.patreon.com/TheSmokinApe Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/TheSmokinApe As an Amazon Associate, I