Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Here's another great HF antenna idea from Mike (M0MSN0. In this video, we get a clear, simple explanation of how to design, build, and test a "Fan Dipole Antenna." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_j9Hr5BLLg Here are some comments from Mike (M0MSN): Fan Dipole : How it works. Aimed at anyone with an interest of DIY antenna building. this is a rather oversimplified explanation of how the "Fan Dipole" works. As a cut length of wire is resident at a given frequency with a impedance of 50 Ohms, If you feed RF energy to the wire at the same frequency, the wire will radiate the RF with little to no returned energy. If however you move away from that frequency the impedance of the wire changes and the cut wire becomes resistive, the RF energy being pass it will start being return to to its source, (high SWR) A Fan Dipole has multiple cut lengths of wire, resident and key freq

An excellent discussion of the pros and cons of using HF vertical antennas. Peter Waters (G3OJV) analyses vertical antenna performance issues based on his more than 60 years experience as a radio amateur.  A good, basic exploration of both the theory and practice behind HF vertical antennas. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McjFpTj0UI8 Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to Tim (G5TM) for this low profile, trapped vertical antenna for deed-restricted homes and "field operations." The antenna covers the 20m, 15m, and 10m 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=ObE9DJzve-o Here are some comment from Tim (G5TM): A three-band vertical covering 20,15 & 10 metres. Ideal for portable and HOA use. Ebay seller: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/techdarren... Or search for antenna traps! Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Here's a simple multiband portable vertical antenna you can make at home with locally available materials. Paul (OM0ET) takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, and testing of this useful antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2nh0Du58jg Here are some comments from Paul (OM0ET): Hello! In this video I show you my homebrew multiband vertical portable antenna :) Me and Paul OM0WT went to try it in the field how will this antenna perform. We were impressed! We had many QSO's and two special - India! This vertical worked also with 100W without any problem :) All european QSO's we was made with 20-50W max. I plan to improve more my design and then show it again. I hope you enjoy this video! 73 and please subscribe if you like ;) #multibandverticalantenna #portableantenna #homemadeantenna ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you want a multiband HF antenna that surpasses the performance of the "classic" G5RV, then the ZS6BKW 80m-10m antenna should be on your list. Steve (AD4XT) does an excellent job of explaining the theory, construction, and testing of this versatile 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=KuCdtMe5vsg Here are some comments from Steve (AD4XT): A start to finish antenna build of the ZS6BKW HF 10M thru 80M. This antenna design has been out for quite a while. No tuner needed on most of the HF bands. A good alternative to the G5RV. This is an easy antenna build. You will need some 450 ohm window line and some wire. I found a cheap center T insulator on Ebay that really made this build go smooth. Thanks Steve Ad4xt Ebay center connector https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-MADE-450-... ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Here's an easy-to-make antenna accessory that will expand the capabilities of your monoband vertical antenna. In this video from "mcso911", we get a complete step-by-step tutorial on how to design, build, and test a simple 20-40 air wound coil for a 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=DLTKTnn5DK4 Here are some comments from "mcso911": My version of a clone Wolf River Coil with parts laying around the shop. Parts 1- 7 inch piece of 1.25 sch40 PVC 2- 1.25 inch PVC caps 2- 1.5 inch 3/8x24x1.5 bolts 4- 3/8x24 nuts 8- 3/8 washers 1- 3/8x24 coupler grommet strips from McMaster Carr. part number in video Gator clip form McMaster Carr 10 inch piece of wire. wire ring terminal 18 gauge steel wire. Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Lowes etc etc ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to "Maddog's Ham Radio" video channel for this ultra simple, neat, and efficient 20 meter vertical antenna.  This antenna would be perfect for both home and portable use. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuV7w1jYluQ Here are some comments from the author: This antenna takes about 10 minutes to erect. It uses a 5 metre squid pole purchased from Haverfords (Haverfordwest.com.au). I have used it now for a few park activations and it performs well with the 20 radials. I have cut the driven wire element to be resonant at approx 14.185MHz. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).