Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Some good, practical suggestions on how to tune a dipole, vertical, or loop antenna. Well-done, easily understood presentation by Callum (M0MCX). If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvYp-gf3Rng Here are some comments from Callum (M0MCX): Keeping track of changes when you are tuning ANY antenna is critical. Don't rely on your memory for what you did, write it down. This is how I do it. 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).  

  Building, erecting, and testing a full-sized dipole antenna for the 160 Meter Amateur Radio Band can be a challenging, difficult task.  It may be easier and cheaper to make a vertical antenna for the "Top Band." In this video, the contest team of "Steve and Steve" used two verticals to score well in a recent "CQ Magazine" 160 Meter SSB Contest. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX5TCP4SeSE Here are some comments from "Steve and Steve": Team Steve & Steve give an overview two vertical antennas that we use for the CQ 160 ssb Contest. We switched to a vertical design in order to pick up more DX stations. A dipole for 160M is nearly impossible to get high enough for DX. These two really worked well this year for us. Design and measurements below. Steve Ad4xt 1/4 wave elevated vertical: Base was 10' high vertical element 130' 14ga. copper stra

Here's another lightweight end-fed HF antenna that would complement you ham radio "go-box" for both portable and at home use.  The antenna is small and weighs around 160 grams. "Tech Minds" shows us how to set up, test, and use this practical, no frills Amateur Radio antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmpREgqCqyU Here are some comments from "Tech Minds." 26,406 views Mar 19, 2022 Here we take a look at a lightweight, multiband, portable HF Antenna that weighs 160 grams! Portable Power Bank: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KGv... 49:1 Transformer: https://moonrakeronline.com/49-1-end-... Sotabeam wire: https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/antenna-w... Xiegu G90 Radio (Amazing radio!) https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ak9bfn If you would like to show your support for this channel, then please consider becoming a member by clicking here: https://www.yout

Here's an interesting multiband, no "tuner" required, HF antenna for radio amateurs. Thanks to "Sky 1" for this start-to-finish project using the "MoreGain 5 Band Ham Radio Dipole Antenna." The antenna is a 5-band "Fan Dipole" covering the 10m, 15m, 20m, 40m, and 75m Amateur Radio Bands.  The kit assembles quickly and doesn't require the use of a transmatch (i.e. "tuner"). If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsFP6rE6ygM Here are some comments from "Sky 1": Short video of the Moregain 5 band dipole for Ham Radio, this is a great antenna! Resonant on 5 bands. 10 meters, 15 Meters, 20 Meters, 40 Meters and 75 Meter Amateur Radio bands. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you need an emergency antenna for the 2m/70 cm Amateur Radio Bands, look no further than your bedroom closet.  Any of those metal clothes hangers will do nicely for an impromptu VHF/UHF antenna. In this video, Mike (M0MSN) shows us how a few hangers and some materials around you house or apartment can be transformed into a useful antenna.  Be sure to make one for your ham radio "go-kit." If you can't see the video, please insert the title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PniH4ua4p50 Here are some comments from Mike (M0MSN): A really quick antenna for 2 metres and 70 centimetres, made from just 2 metal coat hangers and a small length of strip connector just add the fun. Next time coax traps on the DX commander I do hope you enjoy it and subscribe for more.. Many thanks Mike - M0MSN To get notified of the next upload .click that bell and subscribe.. ---- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM)    

Building an antenna mast doesn't have to cost you a fortune, especially if local materials and bit of your time are available. In this video, Sandy ("Wiltshire Man"--G0VGW) shows us how he designed and built this simple mast for his "Cobwebb Antenna." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1MEE8KyMWA Here are some comments from Sandy (G0VGW): Living on the edge of town with a small garden can mean difficulty in putting out a good signal, also local man made noise (QRM) can mean weak signals are lost in the noise. My solution is to mount the antenna away from the house and also use a horizontal antenna. A Horizontal antenna has big advantages in an urban environment. It is much quieter on RX. If you can't hear the weak DX signals then how can you work them. A good RX is of utmost importance. Not wanting to invest a large some of money on a purpose built mast I repurposed a f

A few days ago, I ran across an interesting 9-part series on Military Radio Antennas that could offer options for radio amateurs. Matthew Sherburne (KF4WZB) has done an exhaustive study on Military Radio Antennas and their application to Amateur Radio. In this video (part 5 of 9), Matthew discusses Military HF Radio Antennas ranging from simple dipoles to complex NVIS arrangements. The program series is well-documented and easy to understand. Check out the series--I'm sure you'll find some interesting antenna projects that could enhance your enjoyment of Amateur Radio. If you can't see the video, please enter this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdrIOKXF7jE Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).