Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Do you need a simple, stealth antenna for your ham radio station?  If you do, then this "Go2 Antenna" from TN07.com is the answer. David Hunter (N7MKY) unboxes the antenna kit and shows us how to assemble, test, and use this compact 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=YBC4Qk6QI78 Here are a few comments from David (N7MKY): My Go2 Antenna from TN07.com - Unboxing, Setup, Testing and over all impression of the antenna. Looking for the perfect stealth HOA antenna? Look no more, this antenna is awesome! Easy to pack, setup, hookup, and use with your HF radio! Get yours today: https://tn07.com/my-go2-antenna This is not a paid endorsement as I purchased this antenna with my own funds and I couldn't be happier with the antenna as well as the customer support and attention this company gives its buyers! Also, please consider subscribing to my personal channel as well - Dav

Here's a simple wooden antenna mast that can be made from locally available materials at a modest cost. Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE) explains how he built this mast and provides a list of materials to get you started. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWq4tgLH-yI Here are a few comments from Peter (VK3YE): Timber mast suitable for supporting lightweight wire antennas. The mast is 6 metres tall plus a 2 metre top extension. It tilts over for easy work on antennas. The antenna supports dipoles for 40, 20 and 10 metres, coming off the one feedpoint. 15 metre operation is provided by the 40m dipole. 80 metres is covered by adding loading coils to the 40 metre dipole. The antenna is similar to VK5AH's dipole except there is a dipole for 10 metres instead of 15 metres. VK5AH: http://users.picknowl.com.au/~wavetel... Being timber the mast is suitable as the centre support f

If you anticipate calm wind conditions at your ARRL Field Day event, then this balloon-supported long wire antenna may be what you need for 160 meter / 80 meter antennas. In this video from the "HamRadioConcepts Amateur Radio Video Channel", we see how such a project is designed, built, and tested in a real Field Day situation.  If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_0-jBKGNTs Here are some comments from the video: We made a long wire vertical antenna suspended from a helium balloon over the river, at 25 watts and an MFJ 993b autotuner to tune it on 40 meters at field day 2016 at the Wabasso causeway north of Vero Beach Florida. It was a successful antenna and worked very well at around 25 watts. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Here's a simple delta loop antenna for the 4 meter (70 MHz) Amateur Radio Band, which is available in some countries. TechMinds (GW7AAV) does a good job of explaining how the antenna works and gives practical tips for assembling, testing, and using this simple antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp_9pQ87Du0 Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Here's another simple antenna system you can use for the next ARRL Field Day event (last full weekend in June). John Cooper (KC8ZKI) modifies his mobile antenna system for use as a portable ham station.  All you need is a 33-foot (10.06 meter) telescoping fiberglass pole and a few MJR "Hamstick" Antenna elements. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCM2q98DIvA Here are some comments from John (KC8ZKI): Here is a great solution to raise an HF Antenna to a workable height when trees or other supporting structures are not available. This pole is strong enough to support wire antenna's or even a small yagi. Shown in the video is an example of using the pole with an MFJ dipole mount and 20M hamsticks. I have also successfully used this pole with a ZS6BKW, a G5RV Jr, and an 80M-6M OCF dipole. MJF's latest version has much improved cam locks that do not need to be glued like

A cautionary tale for radio amateurs who choose cheap coaxial cable for their antenna systems. In this video, Callum (M0MCX) lists four tips for choosing the right coax for your antenna feed lines.  Basically, you get what you pay for. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSvjpbIJWCs Here are some comments from Callum (M0MCX): Here is 4 simple steps you can take to choosing the right coax FOR YOU. Don't go cheap. Pay as much as you can for the right stuff first time else you will be wasting your money. I explain. Callum. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Here is part two of Colin's (DENMONKEY video channel) 40 Meter Loop Antenna project. In this installment, Colin completes the initial set up, raising of the wires, and basic testing of the antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFbJ7xym_Dg Here are some comments from Colin: Hi all, quick series of vids setting up a horizontal vertical loop antenna made from stranded electric fence wire. This first part is the initial set up running support ropes and up to the stage of raising. -----   Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).