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=OEKNmrtXb5Y This is post 2681 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you want a multiband HF antenna with only one antenna design, please consider the "Linked Dipole Antenna." In this video from "Red Summit RF", we learn how to design, build, test, and use this easily-made antenna. Here are some general comments about the project: I take you through my steps to build this 20 meter-30 meter-40 meter linked dipole antenna, including construction of the insulators, and a trip into the back yard to tune it up. I've built quite a number of these antennas and have strictly use them in the field for SOTA for many years. This is a great antenna to use for portable ops like Summits on the Air, Parks on the Air, or similar events. They perform quite well. The one I constructed only weighs 8 oz. It is best suited for QRP. I'

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zY-Wl4rRlw This is post 2680 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you need a quiet, easy-to-make HF antenna, then this delta loop project from Callum McCormick (M0MCX) may be what you need. The delta loop antenna can be configured to favor horizontal or vertical polarization.  If you feed the antenna with twin lead into a balanced antenna "tuner", you will get multi-band HF capability. Here are a few comments from Callum: Lots of myth about vertically polarised delta loop antennas - lets take the covers off and have a look. Callum. DX Commander. Here's Steve and I talking on 40m: https://youtu.be/QiLyObOoTMM Back Yards loops: https://youtu.be/s_CdzvEF34w Mega Loop https://youtu.be/OC7kAjaCNs4 MMANA: https://youtu.be/15qdzgYe24E PS - At the time of publication, YouTube had not created any subtitles so I used SONIC - which is not

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-t8NBL67fc This is post 2679 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you want to add a bit more "punch" to your 2 meter signal, then this antenna project from Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE) is what you need. Peter says this vertical extended double zepp antenna is ideal for VHF FM simplex and repeater applications. Here are a few comments from Peter: A very simple but very good omnidirectional vertical antenna for VHF FM simplex and repeaters. But that's not all. What is it? It's a extended double zepp antenna for 2m. And it does 6m as well. Watch to find out how easy one is to build. 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://a

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw9iq5Y0daQ This is post 2678 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Tim (G5TM) for this simple HF antenna project.  Tim's antenna is a modified doublet, with a total length of 33 feet (10.06 meters).  The antenna covers 20 through 10 meters. Here's some general comments from Tim: A simple but effective multiband HF antenna for small spaces. Covering 20 through 10 metres and offering good gain for the higher HF bands. ----- 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=ROOnZsQEAsI This is post 2677 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. The weekend is a perfect time to spend on ham radio.  In this video, Carl (M0SZT) uses his free time to build a simple, effective 17 meter antenna for some "at home" operating. If you have no prior commitments for the weekend, spend some time improving your ham shack or designing a new antenna project. Here are some general comments from Carl: I had the house mostly to myself for a weekend which means I can play a bit more ham radio than normal. I made a number of European contacts on FT8 which were easy, I managed Japan and Russia on FT8, with a small number of voice contacts. I was happy with this. The coax is Formula Zero F Zero Ultra Low Loss Coax I'm a licensed amateur radio operator from the United Kingdom. My YouTube channel features videos focusing on oper

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nExTZ_3AVWw This is post 2676 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Peter of UK's Waters & Stanton Ham Radio Store for this useful antenna accessory. Peter shows us how to design, build, and test a simple trap for an HF antenna. The project requires only a few basic tools and readily available materials. ----- 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=8_Axs2ut7sE This is post 2675 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Gil of the "RadioPreppers.com" website for this simple, effective HF vertical antenna.  This antenna is suitable for both portable and home use. Here are some comments from Gil: 6m fishing pole with a 19ft wire and the EARCHI 9:1 UNUN: http://www.earchi.org/92011endfedfile... BTW it was Sweden not China, I mistook the S for a 3! Please see: https://www.patreon.com/radioprepper DISCLAIMER: The Radio Prepper logo (depicting a microphone) is indeed inspired from a famous flag created in 1775. It is NOTHING BUT a symbol of freedom and independence. It does NOT imply support to any political group. It does NOT imply, represent nor support any ideology with an intent on harming anyone. Freedom means freedom from persecution based on any human trait or belief such as,