Simple Ham Radio Antennas

3Y0J Bouvet Telescopic Masts. Views expressed in this post are those of the reporters and correspondents. Accessed on 26 August 2022, 1440 UTC. Content supplied by "QRZNOW.com." Source: https://qrznow.com/3y0j-bouvet-telescopic-masts/ Please click link or scroll down to read the full article. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). 3Y0J Bouvet Telescopic Masts Posted date:  August 18, 2022 in:  Antenna “We are pleased to announce the new Bouvet series of telescopic masts, the ALU-3Y0J made from anodized aluminum and the GLV-3Y0J, made from galvanized steel. Both masts are designed to support at 9m full height the antennas that will be used during the upcoming DX-pedition to  Bouvet island  on January 2023, in extreme wind loads (35m/sec – 125Km/hr).   The  ALU-3Y0J  has 4 sections from thick 4mm anodized aluminum and can support an antenna load of 25 Kg/1.2m 2  at 9m operating height. It weighs only 30 Kg and it is 2.7m when closed.” The  GLV-3Y0J  can supp

A nicely done, informational video from Tony Wiltshire of ML&S Ham Radio Store in the UK. Tony shows some of the latest HF Mobile Antenna equipment available today.   If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0_ZPXkGkYI Here are some comments from Tony: For this week's Something for the Weekend Pre-Loved special, we take you through a a selection of the HF mobile antenna options available at ML&S this week! Running Order: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Cable Assemblys 00:45 - CAB-MC-ECH (£12.95) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/catalogsea... 01:30 - CAB-MC-4MT (£19.96) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/cab-mc-4mt... https://www.hamradio.co.uk/nagoya-mob... 02:10 - Antenna Mounts 02:25 - Diamond K-400 (£33.95) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/diamond-k-... 03:45 - Nagoya RB-700 (£18.95) https://www.hamradio.co.uk/mydel-nago... 04:00 - Mag Mounts 04:15 - Siro MAG-145 (£34.96) https://www.hamradio.c

Thanks to Tim (G5TM) for this innovative DX antenna for the 20-10 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=3ukv4JH2DrI Here are some comments from Tim (G5TM): Testing out the 25 foot (7.6 metres) Vertical Doublet for the 20-10 metre bands. Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you live in a deed-restricted home, then this stealth antenna from the "HOA Ham" may interest you. Because the HF Antenna is hidden by roof shingles, it remains almost invisible unless you're very close to the installation. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uG_D0bDGuI Here are some comments from the "HOA Ham." I installed this Stealth HOA wire end fed Antenna that is invisible unless you are 6 inches away from it; the HOA will never find it. HOA Ham HOA Ham Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hoaham/ XPA125B AMP Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/xpa125b/ Email: TheHOAHam@gmail.com Want to help fund future content? Use my below affiliate links (I may receive a small commission) or leave a tip via PayPal: ➽ https://paypal.me/HOAHamRadio Xiegu / Radioddity Discounts: ➽ http://radioddity.refr.cc/hoaham AnyTone & BridgeCom Gear: ➽ ht

Here's another clever "stealth" antenna idea for radio amateurs living in deed-restricted housing. Peter Waters (G3OJV) shows us how to make and use a 5-band "invisible" antenna for crowded urban conditions. Despite the drawbacks of such an antenna, it will get you on the air without disturbing your neighbors. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDbkiAXG0rg Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): Some of the modern houses have restrictions on antennas. Here is a simple HF 5-Band antenna that you can make, yet it is invisible to the neighbours. 5% Discount Code (Ends 19th August 2022] BORIS7373 To make a purchase: https://hamradiostore.co.uk Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you need an ultra-simple antenna covering the 10, 12, and 15 meter Amateur Radio bands, then this design from Tim (G5TM) may interest you. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPHL7gngsdU Here are some comments from Tim (G5TM):   Dead simple way to get on three bands (10,12,15) and enjoy those increasing sunspots!! ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.

Thanks to Callum (M0MCX) for this inspirational and practical road map to what he calls the "Ultimate Antenna Guide." This video was created following a presentation to the RSGB Convention of 09 October 2021. This "guide" contains a variety of practical, inexpensive suggestions for improving the performance of your home station or portable antenna system. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSNvaDzCA1c Here are some notes from Callum (M0MCX); Why do we love antennas? Ham Radio is a Science Based life-long-learning activity. This is an ideal presentation for a Club meeting on a cold winter's night! Enjoy it. I had fun making it. Callum. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).