Simple Ham Radio Antennas

In part two of his Frame Antenna Project, Paul (OM0ET) completes the antenna and compares it to a Magloop Antenna in his apartment. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCDe7B6CLDg Here are a few comments from Paul (OM0ET): Part 2 of the series about the home made Frame Antenna project. In the first part I have built my first Frame Antenna ever ( https://youtu.be/VaPikKiLVD4 ) In this part I wanted to test this Frame Antenna in practice indoors and as a reference antenna I used my famous portable Magloop Antenna UltraLight MC-20 ( https://om0et.com/ultralight-mla-mc-2... ). Outside was very cold and windy winter weather with approx. 0C so I decided to make this video rather indoors. I hope you enjoy the video ;) Best 73, Paul. PS: sorry for poor audio, I didn't had an external lavalier mic. #FrameAntenna #MagneticLoopAntenna #Comparison ------ Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ

Thanks to OM0ET for this compact, multiband HF Antenna. In part 1 of this 2-part series, we get an excellent introduction to the theory and construction process for this "classic" HF Antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaPikKiLVD4 Here are some comments from OM0ET: The Frame antenna is not a new idea. It was used during the world wars. Due to its dimensions it can be used in restricted space like balcony, portable or indoors conditions. Frame antenna in this video works on 80M, 60M, 40M, 30M and a bit on 20M. I hope you will enjoy this "how to do" film 😉👍 1st part is about the construction. In the 2nd part I will test this antenna. web links to the source: - http://ok1ike.c-a-v.com/soubory/kv_ra... (use a Google translator) - SM0VPO design with the coupling loop: http://sm0vpo.altervista.org/antennas... #FrameAntenna #homemade #hamradio -----   Thanks for joining us today.

"Fox Hunting" or radio direction finding is a popular pursuit of many amateur radio operators. In this video, KD2RSS of the North Country Ham video channel shows us how to build a simple "fox hunting" Yagi antenna from locally available materials. This antenna can also be used as an emergency 2 meter antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJXmNg-FrJA Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM0.  

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).