Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Here's a simple, inexpensive VHF/UHF antenna you can build from locally available materials. W4OLV takes us step-by-step through the design, building, and testing stages of this compact, light-weight antenna. He also provides a list of the tools and materials needed to make this antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSgFZhpF2BI This is post 2390 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from W4OLV: How to build a VHF/UHF ground plane antenna with household wiring. SO-239 Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Amateur Radio App: Search "amateur radio" in Apple or Android App Store. Radiating Element: 19.75" in length Ground Radials: 22.25" in length (x 4) ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Informative, easy to understand discussion of loop and wire antennas for the Amateur Radio Service. David Casler (KE0OG) based this program on a request from Ron (WD8SBB), who had several questions about various antenna arrangements. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX-voQaNNbk This is post 2389 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here is more information from David (KE0OG): 4,596 views • Jan 26, 2022 • Ron, WD8SBB, has a couple questions concrning different antenna set ups and uses. Lets see what happens... Subscribe: https://youtube.com/user/davecasler . Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB . Tip Jar: http://ke0og.net/tip-jar Edited by Callum Jakeman. To learn more about me, visit: http://www.dcasler.com/about/ Tip jar (on my website): http://www.dcasler.com/tip-jar/ (provides a method to use your credit card via PayPal, Also describes Patreon) To pose an Ask Dave q

Thanks to Peter (G3OJV) of the Waters & Stanton Video Channel for ideas on how to improve the efficiency and performance of HF vertical antennas. Radio amateurs (hams) who live on small urban lots will appreciate the inexpensive suggestions offered by Peter. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahw8PpYE1a4 This is post 2388 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you have the space and lots of wire, you may want to try this 80 meter full wave loop antenna designed by Rich Rodgers (WB5YBZ). Rich takes up step-by-step through the design, building, and testing of this "classic" HF loop antenna. As designed by Rich, this antenna is resonant at 3.650 MHz. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqE_W_0Le0k This is post 2387 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to Josh Nass (KI6NAZ) for this in-depth look at HOA Friendly Antennas.  Josh's comments are taken from a live stream program given on 01 November 2019.   If you live in deed-restricted housing, this program may prove useful in getting you on the air. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbtdUfNOJrY This is post 2386 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some notes from Josh: 26,836 views • Streamed live on Nov 1, 2019 • A topic request that has been made by many of you is "what antenna can I use living in an HOA?" Tonight we will talk about it! Some of these antennas will be good for those looking for portable or stealthy options ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to Peter (G3OJV) of the Waters & Stanton video channel for this simple, effective HF antenna that can fit into a small urban lot. Peter's "laid back" style and sense of humor make this project fun and easily managed. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=452utfH4yl8 This is post 2385 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you need a light-weight, compact HF antenna for your next portable or field operation, please consider this EFHW (End Fed Half Wave) design from K6ARK.  Josh Nass (KI6NAZ) tests this antenna and finds it excellent for "field use." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1u7-W2vVGk This is post 2384 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comment from Josh (K96NAZ): Not only is this a cool antenna, its is probably the lightest, most protable antenna I own that can work down to 40 meters. Thanks to K6ARK for sending me this very cool antenna! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-_Ly... Subscribe to K6ARK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVR... Ham Radio Crash Course Merch: http://www.hamtactical.com Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradioc... As a