Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Every radio amateur should have the tools and parts to make an emergency or portable antenna. In this video from Josh Nass (KI6NAZ), we see how a few components can make a simple, effective antenna to fit any number of portable, field, or emergency situations. Why not make one this weekend and put it in your vehicle or in a suitable space at your home station? If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c19QJVG_r4 Here are some comments from Josh: Can you turn just about any metal into an antenna? With this kit you might be able to. Contents of the kit can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradioc... The fabulous Tukk 2 can be found here. https://tacticalkeychains.com https://countycomm.com/products/titan... HamTactical.com is LIVE! HRCC Merch Monthly newsletter, stickers, private content: https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ham

If you need a simple, effective antenna for local, state, or regional communications, please try this NVIS (Near Vertical Incident Skywave) antenna from Michael Martens (KB9VBR). As Michael explains, your NVIS antenna can be as simple as a low height 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=fvZ7z-6wAy0. Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR): Near Vertical Incidence Skywave Propagation is an effective form of HF communication for stations in a 100 - 300 mile range. Ideal for Emcomm, the emergency communicator should be familiar with the use of NVIS antennas and propagation. Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kO6LH7 Read my blog: http://www.jpole-antenna.com Colophon: Camera - Panasonic GH4: https://amzn.to/2GV2Og1 Lens - Panasonic 12-35 f2.8: https://amzn.to/2GWC5zU Microphone: Azden Pro-XD wireless lav: https://amzn.to/2qt3vDc Music by license

Most active radio amateurs have an antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner") to reduce swr and provide an impedance match to their transceivers. What isn't so common is having an antenna "tuner" for the 2 meter Amateur Radio band. In this video, Robert Sampton shows us how to make a simple, effective 2 meter antenna "tuner" using common parts and basic tools.  This one-evening project will be a useful addition to your home or portable station. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t_tKgDvGRI Here are some comments from Robert: Checking out an Icom 746PRO on 2 meters using a copper J-pole antenna on the tower I found the SWR of the J-pole was 3.5 to 1.0 quite high . We had high winds this winter and the J-pole was bent . Its to cold to do the repair now and I got the idea to make a quick little 2 meter antenna tuner as a one evening project . The construction is shown in

Here's a simple 2 meter ground plane antenna that can be used at home or in field conditions. "The Smokin Ape" takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, testing, and use phases of this simple, effective 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=blTsPISfhgE Here are some comments from "The Smokin Ape": In this video we build a DIY 2 Meter Quarter Wave Ground Plane Antenna. Please leave any questions, comments, suggestions or recommendations below and I will do my best to respond. Please consider supporting TheSmokinApe Channel on Patreon Here: https://www.patreon.com/TheSmokinApe Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/TheSmokinApe Aluminum Rods: https://amz.run/44uz As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Video Links: http://www.csgnetwork.com/antennagpca... https://m0ukd.com/calculators/quarter... Check

Every radio amateur should have an emergency antenna for unexpected events or disasters. In this video from Brett of the "SurvivalComms" video channel, we see how a length of coaxial cable and a few basic tools can get you on the air without much effort.   Your "sleeve dipole" antenna is perfect for communications drill and portable operations.  Make one today and place it in your vehicle or near your home station.   If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser inbox:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlVGhNpY2oI Here are some comments from Brett: First in a series of easy to build field expedient antennas that will save your bacon. Using a damaged hank of coax we build a simple antenna using just a multitool and cordage. Build skills , save money, have fun . For our metric system viewers : 1/2 wavelength formula 144/Fmhz = 1/2 wavelength in meters #survivalcomms #survivalradio #survivalantenna ----- Thanks for joining us today.

Many years ago, radio amateurs would use an incandescent light bulb for a dummy load or to "tune" their homebrew antennas. Could you use an ordinary light bulb for an emergency antenna? According to Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW), an often times "silly experiment" like this usually works in some fashion.  Kevin shows how he fabricated this unusual antenna and got some surprising results. Another antenna experimenter, Jim (W6LG), went a step further and made a light bulb dipole antenna which worked fairly well using the FT-8 digital protocol. While I don't recommend this type of antenna, it will work in an emergency situation.  Maybe that's all you'll need to establish contact with another radio amateur. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ Roberts (KH6JRM).  

Many radio amateurs are unable to use outdoor antennas because of deed or space restrictions. In this video, Dave Casler (KE0OG) discusses several indoor antennas that will provide acceptable performance while avoiding attention from your neighbors or HOA enforcement teams. While these antennas can't provide the same advantages as outdoor antennas, they do allow you to get on the air. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxq1xhu4mLI Here are some comments from Dave (KE0OG): Peirre, KM4WSJ, lives in Florida and is often victim to powerful lightning and thunder storms and is forced to disconnect his antenna. His question to Dave, Can you recommend a homebrew antenna that I could use indoors and could switch from the outdoor to the indoor during thunderstorms? Subscribe: https://youtube.com/user/davecasler . Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB . Tip Jar: http://ke0og.net/tip-jar Edited by Ca