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Simple Stealth Ham Radio Antenna for HOA Hams

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If you live in a deed-restricted home, apartment, or condominium, you may find this clever antenna from Tim (G5TM) useful in your situation. 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).  

Off Center Fed Dipole (OCF) Antenna

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Here's another dipole antenna worth building.  In this video from Michael Martens (KB9VBR), we see how to design, build, and test an 80 meter Off Center Fed Dipole Antenna (OCF). Michael built this antenna for the 2020 ARRL Field Day Event. If you can't see Michael's video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0Ymcs2D7ks Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR): I build an 80 meter off center fed dipole antenna for this year's ARRL Field Day Event. MFJ 913 4:1 balun: https://amzn.to/3hplfbn Isotip butane soldering iron: https://amzn.to/3e1QWFJ Rigexpert AA-600 antenna analyzer: https://amzn.to/3e2RoUa Weaver Leather Throw Weight: https://amzn.to/2CigRek Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kO6LH7 Read my blog: http://www.jpole-antenna.com Colophon: Camera https://amzn.to/2GV2Og1 Lens https://amzn.to/2GWC5zU Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/2qt3vDc Microphone: https

How I made a simple portable tripod antenna

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If you want a "simple but effective tripod antenna" for field or emergency operations, please try this idea from Carl (M0SZT). This antenna can also be used as a "stealth antenna" for radio amateurs living in deed-restricted properties. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRkCqJApQg8 Here are a few comments from Carl (M0SZT): I cannot take credit for this idea, I'm sure Noah had a version of this on the Ark. I reused my Proam 20m whip and added this to a tripod with radials. The reason I did this was the mobile antenna on the car wasn't very efficient. Luckily I have a camera tripod mount from the Superantenna however with a little bit of DIY you can make your own base as shown in the video. Good luck, tell me how you get on. I would be very grateful if you could support me through Patreon via a small monthly donation, this will help me to develop the channel furthe

The Best Invisible Attic Antenna

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Here's another great stealth antenna for those operating from deed-restricted properties. Peter Waters (G3OJV) shows how to use your attic for antenna placement...a simple answer to an often complex problem If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnwhQeOwCXA ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

A 6 meter cage dipole using window line

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If you want a little broader band width for your 6 meter operations, please try this cage dipole design from Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW). This antenna is inexpensive, efficient, and portable. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBdcyQvu3jM Here are some additional comments from Kevin (KB9RLW): Link to blog post: http://kb9rlw.blogspot.com/2021/03/a-... If you like my videos, please subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/user/loughkb?s... If you want me to keep making more videos like this, consider becoming my patron at Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/kb9rlw/ Discuss this and other videos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kb9rlw/ ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Using a mobile antenna in a fixed location

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Mobile antennas, configured with a good ground radial or counterpoise system, can become excellent antennas for both home and portable operations. In this video from Dave Cassler (KE0OG), we see how mobile antennas can be modified for home station use. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn62Vnw5euU Here are some comments from Dave (KE0OG): om, N6AJR, is a older gentleman who has some trouble getting around, and he would like to mount one of his mobile antennas to a metal picnic table or a tripod. Dave has a few pointers before proceeding. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/user/davecasler . Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB . Tip Jar: http://ke0og.net/tip-jar Edited by Callum Jakeman To learn more about me, visit: http://www.dcasler.com/about/ Tip jar (on my website): http://www.dcasler.com/tip-jar/ (provides a method to use your credit card via PayPal, Also describes Patreon) To pose an As

DL8LA's special RX short vertical HIZ is born

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A new RX short vertical antenna is born. Views expressed in this Amateur Radio antenna article are those of the reporters and correspondents. Accessed on 27 August 2022, 1452 UTC. Content provided by DL8LA via "QRZNOW.com." Source:  https://qrznow.com/dl8las-special-rx-short-vertical-hiz-is-born/ Please click link or scroll down to read the full article. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://www.simplehamradioantennas.com). DL8LAS special RX short vertical HIZ is born Posted date:  August 22, 2022 in:  Antenna Another DL8LAS special RX short vertical HIZ is born. This antenna works from 50 khz to 30 Mhz. All details can you find here:  www.dl8las.com