Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you live in a limited-space environment, such as a small urban lot, you may find this discussion of HF vertical antennas worthwhile. In this "AmRad Podcast", we learn how to design, build, test, and use a simple 20 meter vertical antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjI9G0WjiFo Here are some comments from the video producer: Today I'm building an HF monopole for 20 meters. I go through a basic formula, for fun we model the antenna in MMANA-GAL, then I show you how I put it together and tune the elements. Stick around until the fireside chat at the end, and I talk a little bit about ground-mounted vs. above-ground monopoles.. and proximity to trees. This should be a lively debate in the comments section ;) Follow more stuff here: @tcurrentsource www.thecurrentsource.com Music in this video Learn more Listen ad-free with YouTube Premium Song Sleepy West Artist JHS Pedals Albu

Thanks to Denis (VE3BF) for this simple, easily-made HF "Long Wire" antenna. This antenna can be used at your home station or in the field for portable operations. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lO_h1bqmmY Here are some comments from Denis (VE3BF): A DYI long wire antenna project using a 9:1 un un. Wire chart: http://www.dxsupply.com/produktfiler/... A link to winding your 9:1 unun https://youtu.be/RD2939CcKh ------ Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you want to upgrade your portable HF antenna, please consider the "Slidewinder DX Multiband HF Antenna" from M1ECC Antennas. Matt of the "Tech Minds" video channel assembles the kit and shows us some of the antenna's capabilities. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR50jnd8ors Here are some comments from Matt: Here we take a look at the Slidewinder DX portable antenna from M1ECC Antennas. Buy antenna here: https://www.m1ecc-antennas.co.uk/Slid... Purchase mag mount here: https://moonrakeronline.com/trimag-38... If you like the G90 Radio, here's a link for that too: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ak9bfn If you would like to show your support for this channel, then please consider becoming a member by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9a8... Products used in my videos can be purchased through my Amazon storefront. US ► https://www.amazon.com/

If you need a light-weight, inexpensive antenna support for your next portable or field operation, try out these kite antennas tested by Hedge Fykse (LA6NCA). If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DID54iezkdI. Here are some comments from Hedge (LA6NCA): Kite used as antenna at radio amateur station in motorhome. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

There are many attractive, fairly priced HF antennas on eBay. In this video, Jason (KC5HWB) examines three of his favorite eBay HF antennas.  One of these antennas might be perfect for your home or portable HF antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN6nCdJjXHc Here are some comments from Jason (KC5HWB): What is the Best Ham Radio Antenna you can get on eBay? Today I got through 3 of my choices that have worked well for me, but I would like to hear your thoughts also. Links: https://ebay.us/zqm13q https://ebay.us/3LV0VY https://ebay.us/6juWTp ★★★Support This Channel and Help Spread the Word about Ham Radio★★★ ✅PATREON: http://hr2.li/7xziu ✅YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKpV... ✅Shop our Products: http://www.shop.hamradio2.com ✅Shop our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradio2.0 Commissions can be earned on Affiliate Links 📜 Shop Our Sponsors 📜 Gifts 4 Hams

Radio amateurs living in deed-restricted housing face many antenna challenges.  One solution to the HOA/CC&R antenna issue is the installation of an attic antenna. In this video, Michael Martens (KB9VBR) and Joe (KD9CJX) explore several attic antennas that can keep you on the air. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browsers search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKUfLVELAKQ Here are a few comments from Michael and Joe: A viewer asks: What would be your best recommended HF attic antenna? Joe and I respond with some limited space and HOA friendly options. Like what you see? You can leave me a tip: https://www.paypal.me/kb9vbr KB9VBR VHF/UHF Antennas: http://www.jpole-antenna.com Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/kb9vbrantennas Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kO6LH7 My Parks on the Air setup: Transceiver: https://amzn.to/3lmHoei Battery: https://amzn.to/3xBGgbv Tu

If you're looking for a new, lightweight HF antenna for both home and field use, please consider the off-center (OCF) fed dipole from N9SAB. Tracy of the "Outdoors On The Air" video channel tests this antenna in a "field day" situation and offers suggestions on how to maximize performance of 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=K3EA_bD8hME. Here are some comments from Tracy: Join me as I take a look at N9SAB's new 80m ham radio QRP Off Center Fed Dipole and consider it's usefulness for HF Portable operations. Check out Tim's relaunched eBay store at https://www.ebay.com/str/N9SAB?_trksi... . ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM)