Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Thanks to Tim (G5TM) for this "classic" antenna suitable for both portable and at home use.  This Inverted V design is simple, inexpensive, and nearly fool-proof. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEkaZ2HcBJ8 This is post 2833 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Tim: I really like this antenna for portable use covering 20-10 metres. A simple dipole, ladder-line and a remote tuner! Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

On your next trip to a nearby park or forested area, why not take your ham radio station with you?  In this enjoyable video from Brian of the "Ham Radio in Action" youtube channel, we see how easy it is to go HF portable with a simple QRP rig, a basic HF antenna, and a few simple tools. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnqM44Ohe-k This is post 2832 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Brian: Operating QRP portable with Xeigu X-5105 and Chameleon mag loop antenna from Providence Park in North Georgia. Product links: Xeigu X-5105: https://amzn.to/35P8HEF Cha F Loop: https://amzn.to/2W0yeWD As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to Stuart (VK5STU) for this excellent introduction to portable amateur radio operations. Even though the video addresses issues faced mostly by new ham radio operators, the presentation contains valuable hints for radio amateurs of all experience levels. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=map2Rw1p2ho This is post 2831 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some general comments from Stuart: In this video, I cover the basics of what you need to get on the air when portable on the HF bands. This video is aimed at the new entry-level license holders. Inverted V antenna - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFE14... http://parksnpeaks.org/ https://www.sota.org.uk/ https://www.wwffaustralia.com/ ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

  If you want to experiment with a new variant of End-Fed-Halfwave (EFHW) antennas, then this relatively inexpensive ($45 USD) product from the United States may interest you. K9KMV ordered the device and put it through some location testing to see if it really worked.  Apparently, this EFHW modification works as intended.  Of course, your results may vary. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3qvqKzvlDM This is post 2830 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comment from K9KMV: Setting up, tuning, and using the Spark Plug Antenna EFHW. Setup using the RigExpert AA-30 Antenna Analyser. Running it with the IC-705 QRP radio from Icom. www.sparkpluggear.com This is the hitch mount flag pole holder I use for the telescopic mast: Camco Hitch Mount Flagpole Holder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IVGA0G/... ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Thanks to Linas (LY2H) for this low-impact, inexpensive mobile QRP station which uses locally available materials from his "Junk-Box." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPfVDpjtrYw This is post 2829 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments and suggestions from Linas: This is one more video about the minimalist radio set-ups. This time I took a chance of a nice autumn weather and drove around my native town of Vilnius carrying along probably the best QRP go-box I ever had: the KX2 all-in-one radio and the no-cost, zero-waste mobile whip. I was looking for an answer on how effective could this radio be operating in a noisy and constantly changing mobile environment, running 5W only from its internal battery pack and, even more interesting part, could I be heard radiating with the 122 cm long mobile whip mag-mounted on the roof of my car! So, the answer

Thanks to "SevenFortyOne" for this handy, inexpensive QRP Antenna Dummy Load suitable for at home or portable use. Depending on your supply of spare parts, this project can be done at almost no cost. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FACwXvq7gm8 This is post 2828 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from "SevenFortyOne": Here is a simple Ham Radio Antenna Dummy Load that i build from spare parts and some resistors provided by fellow ham and youtuber @cyclecamp1 My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sevenfort... #hamRadio #antenna #stayhome ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to "Red Summit RF"  (NJ7V) for this intriguing 3-band (20m-30m-40m) antenna suitable for both home or portable use.  The antenna is based on the NJ7V antenna kit. 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 2827 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from "Red Summit RF": 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'm not sure how well it would perform above 20 watts