Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you need a versatile, low cost receive antenna for the lower HF Amateur Radio bands, please try this antenna built by Paul (OM0ET). The full description of this antenna can be found here: https://hackaday.com. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaPikKiLVD4 This is post 2847 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Paul: The Frame antenna is not a new idea. It was used during the world wars. Due to its dimensions it can be used in restricted space like balcony, portable or indoors conditions. Frame antenna in this video works on 80M, 60M, 40M, 30M and a bit on 20M.  I hope you will enjoy this "how to do" film 😉 ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Living on an urban lot or otherwise restricted space presents unique HF antenna challenges.  In this video from Callum (M0MCX), we learn how many types of HF antennas can be built in small spaces without serious compromises in performance. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUB42vJ75Hw   This is post 2846 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Callum: Weird-shaped loops, dipoles and verticals including linear loading, loading coils, helically wound antennas and more. Grab some inspiration! Callum. M0MCX. DX Commander. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you have a few friends, plenty of space, and a bit of patience, please try this monster loop antenna for 160 Meters. AD4XT does an excellent job of taking us step by step through the antenna launch process. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgWdvnDzKDw   This is post 2845 in a continuous series of simple ham radio antennas.   Here are some comments from AD4XT. d4xt takes full wave loop antenna portable for the CQ 160 ssb contest. Watch us lift the giant mass of wire into the air and operate portable during the 160m contest. This antenna worked well. Take a look. ---- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here's another great 6 - meter antenna from Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE). If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_QpIpW8dR0   This is post 2844 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Peter: Don't have an antenna for 50 MHz? Many people don't. Here's a quick half wavelength vertical that will get you on 50 MHz in no time. All you need is 3 m of wire (for the element), a support pole, a variable capacitor that goes up to about 60 pF (a lesser maximum like 20 pF would also be OK), a short section of 9mm dowelling and some extra wire for the coil and radial. I tested it on WSPR with VK3II 50km away as receiving. I was a similar strength to VK3DXE who is nearby and running similar power. PS: If you liked this video please consider supporting Amateur Radio VK3YE by: * Subscribing on YouTube, * Checking my books page at https://

Thanks to Randy (K7AGE) for this excellent introduction to simple 6-Meter Antennas.  This video shows us how to build a portable dipole for the 6-Meter Amateur Radio Band. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K5Vj6wtpE0   This post 2843 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas.  Happy holidays from my home to yours! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here's a special Christmas gift from Gary Pearce (KN4AQ) and HQ ARRL. This version of an old American classic has become a favorite among my fellow radio amateurs.  Stay safe this holiday season! Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).      

A good, basic introduction to antenna feedlines and connectors from the "Ham Radio DX" youtube channel. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCiREnbmQfk This is post 2841 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comment from the moderators: What is important when picking feedlines and connectors? Is it really that important? What are some tips to help you get started? Ham Radio Basics helping you further your journey in amateur radio! 🎥 Watch more recent videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/... Buy HRDX Merch: https://hamradiodx.net/merch Items I use in my shack: http://www.hamradiodx.net/vk7hh-shack HRDX shops at Australia's newest Amateur Radio store Connect VK: http://connectvk.com.au/ ✅ Subscribe to Ham Radio DX! https://bit.ly/2lvUGsD 💪 Support this channel as a Member or Patron! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_j... https://ww