Simple Ham Radio Antennas

The short answer is "yes."  A lot depends on the conductivity of the soil, actual height above ground, and othe environmental factors. In this video, Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) experiments with "ground-hugging" HF antennas and comes to some interesting conclusions. While on-the-ground antennas are hit or miss for transmitting, they do remarkably well on receiving. If this topic interests you, please use your search engine to find articles from Mike Toia (K3MT), whose "grasswire antenna" will give you some interesting ideas for operating in noisy and deed-restricted housing. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBS-CNtY2Uk Here are some comments from Kevin (KB9RLW): Over the years, I've occasionally heard mention of 'ground antennas'. I've even seen a video or two talking about them working fine. Or even "well". Finally I have enough space around me

Here's another low profile multiband HF antenna for radio amateurs living in deed-restricted homes or apartments. Thanks to Tim (G5FM) for this simple, easy to erect or take down antenna. This "stealth" antenna can be used at home 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=QzvukgpoDHI Here are some comments from Tim (G5TM): Live in a HOA or antenna restricted neighbourhood? What about this idea for a low profile multiband antenna for your QTH? Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to KB1HOS for this simple, lightweight Discone Antenna. If you need a wideband VHF/UHF antenna, then this project "will fit the bill." This antenna can be used both at home and in the field. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTwzLquRcBU Here are some comments from KB1HOS: Build your own portable DIY discone antenna. This design is a modified version of "SurvialComms" on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snXHd... My Hackaday.io Project Page: https://hackaday.io/project/169167-po... 73, Stuart KB1HQS.com ★ FOLLOW ME HERE ★ Website.....................► https://kb1hqs.com/ ARRL Book...............► https://amzn.to/2QIQEcJ Twitter......................► https://twitter.com/kb1hqs Instagram................► https://instagram.com/kb1hqs Website....................► https://kb1hqs.com/ Newsletter...............► https://www.getrevue.co/profile/KB1HQS Flckr..

Nicely done video from the "SurvivialComms" video channel on how to make a field expedient 40 meter dipole antenna using WD-1A phone wire. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjgVwlXKux0 Here are some comments from the video: Making a simple 40M dipole antenna w/ feed line out of WD-1A field phone wire ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you need reliable region-wide HF communications, please consider a Near Vertical Incidence Skywave Antenna. In this video from Michael Martens (KB9VBR), we get an excellent introduction to NVIS and the antennas that can fulfill this role. NVIS HF antennas are perfect for regional and statewide emergency communications, providing strong signals up to almost 300 miles (480 km). If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvZ7z-6wAy0 Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR).   Near Vertical Incidence Skywave Propagation is an effective form of HF communication for stations in a 100 - 300 mile range. Ideal for Emcomm, the emergency communicator should be familiar with the use of NVIS antennas and propagation. Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kO6LH7 Read my blog: http://www.jpole-antenna.com Colophon: Camera - Panasonic GH4: https://amzn.to/2GV2Og1 Lens - Panasonic 12-35 f2.8:

If you need a simple, efficient HF antenna for emergency or field use, then these suggestions from Tom Morton (W5TOM) can help you.   Most of these antennas are easily made from materials you may already have in your shack. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMwRZVi-IOA ------ Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to Rob Wagner (VK3BVW) for this excellent review of the double bazooka antenna. If you have the space to erect this unique antenna, you will be rewarded with an excellent signal for the 80 and 40 meter ham bands. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xfpcD6xuSo Here are some comments from Rob (VK3BVW): Here is a review of the 40 and 80 meter band Double Bazooka antennas as used on the HF shortwave bands. This will be of interest to amateur (ham) radio operators and shortwave listeners. This particular antenna comes from IAC antennas (www.iacantennas.com) where more information can be obtained. You can contact the presenter of this video at the Mount Evelyn DX Report: http://www.medxr.blogspot.com License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)