Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you have an old CB (11-meter) 5/8 wave antenna, you may be able to convert it to 10 meter use. In this video, Ian shows us how to make a 5/8 wave 10 meter antenna from an old CB antenna and a few easily obtainable parts. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   5/8th Wave 10m Vertical Antenna Build - YouTube Here are some comments from Ian: Further development of a design from the website below where a commercial 5/8ths wave CB antenna is reverse engineered. This enhanced model is tuned specifically for the 10m amateur band and also adopts a ferrite choke, which is an improved option over the air-wound choke which is also shown in the build. The parts for this simple DIY build probably already exist in your shack? If not, they come to about £5 for the air-wound choke model, or about £10 if you go for the ferrite choke model. A list of parts: Main Antenna = 3.5m RG58 coax + 3.25m of insulated wire Air-Wound Choke = 3.6m RG58 coax

An excellent discussion of vertical antennas and the radial systems needed to maintain maximum performance of vertical HF antennas.  A good, basic review of vertical antennas for new and experienced radio amateurs. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X6bSIECESk Here are some additional comments from "TheSmokinApe Video Channel": In this video, we discuss vertical antennas, ground planes, and radials for ham radio. We also use a tool called MMANA-GAL to do some antenna modeling. Please consider supporting TheSmokinApe Channel on Patreon Here: https://www.patreon.com/TheSmokinApe Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/TheSmokinApe As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Check out my Antenna Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list ... If you liked this video you can see more like it here: http://www.youtube.com/TheSmokinApe You can al

Thanks to Gil of the "RadioPrepper.com video channel" for this simple, effective, and inexpensive antenna for 6m FM.   This antenna is perfect for your "Go-Kit" or home station use. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N26zAmCInJQ Here are some comments from Gill: The delta loop full-wave antenna is easy to build, cheap, and has slightly better performance than a dipole. I built mine for my apartment to operate on 6m FL with my VRM-5080 military radio. Get extra content on Patreon: 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 tr

  If you need a simple, easily-made multi-band HF Dipole Antenna, then this "Fan Dipole" from Bob (KK4DIV) will meet most of your requirements. This antenna covers the 40,20,17, and 10 meter Amateur Radio bands. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQfj9879K_c Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Thanks to Jim (W6LG) for this informative, well-organized presentation on how to make a dipole antenna center insulator. Jim shows all of the PVC parts, coax connectors, and screw eyes necessary for this easy-to-make antenna accessory. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5OqrvyjTgs Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) for this 3-band inverted V antenna project.  According to Dave, this coil-loaded HF antenna covers the 40/80160 meter bands without an antenna "tuner." This antenna requires only a single supporting mast, which can be made of wood or PVC pipe. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLhNUmolKKY Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

An enjoyable, often inspiring look at homemade antennas that are easy to make, inexpensive, and fun to use. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-w9CPHkl5k Here are some comments from Scott (HR4NT): When delving deeper into Ham radio, you may be curious about building an antenna. The thought of doing this may be a little scary, but I promise you it is not. I will show you how to find pretty much all your parts locally and some online, build the antenna in about 30 minutes and be up and running. We literally build this antenna from stuff I got at Walmart and Home Depot and Amazon. Links to most everything is below. Shoutout to KB9VBR for the inspiration. ------------------------------------Content Selection---------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Overview and supplies list 7:29 - The build Procedure 12:34 - Soldering the element to the SO239 Connector 14:31 - Final Assembly 17