Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Thanks to Kevin (K7SW) for this field test of the Chameleon Antenna System LEFS 8010 multiband HF antenna. Kevin shows us how to assemble, test, and use this "no tuner, all bands" antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNyHhjMH85g Here are some comments from Kevin (K7SW): n this Video I deploy the Chameleon Antenna Systems LEFS 8010 Endfed antenna I verify the SWR readings for the bands I like to operate on. and set this antenna up in a couple locations to see how well this antenna works for me. Chameleon Antenna provided this antenna and feed line choke for review. I did have Chameleon Antenna review the video for parts and description accuracy, but my opinions are my own. Thanks for watching 👍 🔹CHA LEFS 8010 End fed antenna https://geni.us/LEFS8010 🔹CHA RFI CHOKE https://geni.us/NnRw1G5 🔹RG8X coax - 50 foot cable with connectors https://geni.us/ltxfp Mounts 🔹2" F

Pedestrian mobile can be an exciting Amateur Radio experience if you have the right antenna system. In this video from Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE), we see how the 5-band Wadetenna can give you a new world of ham radio adventure. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV43w20kR74 Here are some comments from Peter (VK3YE): The Wadetenna DX is a super simple antenna for 14 - 28 MHz pedestrian mobile. Just one control is needed to adjust to the right band. Video describes and demonstrates it. If you want 7, 10 & 50 MHz coverage as well look up the original Wadetenna on my website vk3ye.com PS: If you liked this video please consider supporting Amateur Radio VK3YE by: * Subscribing on YouTube * Checking my books page at https://books.vk3ye.com ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ * Shopping on Amazon via: https://amzn.to/3iiDQXv , or * Shopping on eBay via: https://ebay.us/i9DuWP (then if you buy s

Summer is the perfect time to combine a bicycling experience with Amateur Radio. In this video from Australian Radio Amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE), we see how a simple 2 meter mobile APRS can enhance that afternoon bicycle trip. Go one step further and install a small QRP station on your bike and head out to the nearest public park or beach for some ham radio fun. Here are a few comments from Peter (VK3YE): Trying APRS bicycle mobile on 2m. PS: If you liked this video please consider supporting Amateur Radio VK3YE by: * Subscribing on YouTube, * Checking my books page at https://books.vk3ye.com * Shopping on Amazon via: https://amzn.to/3iiDQXv , or * Shopping on eBay via: https://ebay.us/i9DuWP (then if you buy something I'll get a small commission at no cost to you) ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Here's a simple VHF/UHF ground plane antenna you can build with houselhold wiring and a few basic tools. "The New Ham" video takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, testing, and use process.  Excellent video tutorial. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you want a low noise, moderate gain, and efficient HF antenna, please try this delta loop design from Hiram Vazquez. Hiram takes us step by step through the design, construction, and testing phases of this popular 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=QJl3S9x6K_I Here are some comments from Hiram: This video explains how to build a Delta Loop antenna and a Q-Match for it. The Q-Match will make the antenna resonant at 50 ohms at the feedpoint. This eliminates having to buy an expensive balun. The Delta Loop is bi-directional and has some gain. It is compact, easy to construct and inexpensive. You may already have all the components lying around. Good luck. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Here are three great antenna ideas from Callum (M0MCX).  These antennas are simple, effective, and cheap.  Most of these antennas can be built with locally available materials. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg7WbTEkFds Here are some comments from Callum (M0MCX): I show you exactly how to build the THREE best wire antennas that all ham radio operators should be able to build in their sleep. Presented originally at QSO Today. Callum. More videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc... Antenna Modelling https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc... Tips and Tricks https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc... Antennas https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc... Live Streams https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc... My Stuff https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc... Ham Radio Training ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you've ever wanted to build a "screwdriver antenna", then this video from Nigel ("fixitnige) is for you. Nigel takes us step-by-step in designing, building, and testing of this popular mobile 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=Uxmjmjgtn-4.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM).