Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Thanks to Ed Fong (WB6IQN) and the Sierra Nevada Amateur Radio Society for this excellent, in depth discussion of collinear antennas for VHF and UHF...lots of great information in this video. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlgkyRSUTDI Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you want a different radio challenge, please try bicycle mobile on 160 meters. In this video, Michael (VK3CMC) and Alex (VK3JX) outfit a bicycle to operate on "Top Band" (160 meters)--not an easy task, but rewarding in the end. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh4djns03oY Here is more information on the installation: 300 views Feb 9, 2022 In this video VK3CMC goes bicycle mobile while operating on the 160M ham radio band. He goes through some of the the items used to allow him to operate at 1.860 MHz, his bicycle and display some of his off road skills. A must watch for any amateur radio operator! This video features VK3CMC Michael and VK3JX Alex based in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne Australia ------- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

End Fed Random Wire Antennas can be effective, easy-to-build HF antennas if you follow the instructions in this video from Michael Martens (KB9VBR). Michael takes us through the design, construction, and testing of this versatile HF antenna.  This design suitable for both at home and "in the field operations." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browsers search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_-aNzrIXWs Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR): Can a non resonant antenna be efficient? It sure can. I show you how to build a non resonant random wire antenna with a 9:1 transformer. FT-140 43 mix Ferrite Toroid: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/... Toroid Core FT140-43 Ferrite: https://amzn.to/3WKPApC 18ga Enameled Magnet Wire: https://amzn.to/3WFhSBX 4 in. x 4 in. x 2 in. PVC Junction Box - Gray: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-4-... Homebrew Antenna Challenge:     • Amazing! We built...   Random Wire end fed antenna

If you live in a noisy urban area, you may find this Loop on Ground (LoG) receive antenna from Callum (M0MCX) is true blessing in disguise. Callum shows us how to design, build, test, and use a low-noise antenna.  The LoG antenna is inexpensive and easy to build. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDcaltDUKnI Here are some comments from Callum (M0MCX): 4,890 views Mar 8, 2022 I have 2 x Receive loops, this is the small one. It does work and should be considered if you have a small yard/garden area. Quite remarkable. You DO NOT need a Pre-Amp.. More videos:     • Antenna Modelling   Antenna Modelling     • Tips and Tricks   Tips and Tricks     • Antennas   Antennas     • Live Streams   Live Streams     • Commander World   My Stuff     • Foundation Training   Ham Radio Training Featured places See more information in Google Maps DX Commander Ltd 5.0 (32) Antenna service Thanks for joining us

Thanks to Mat of the "TechMinds" video channel for this 20 meter band vertical dipole based on a T2LT design from Stuart (M0OVG). If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpW-3K20x1M Here are some comments from Mat: 52,862 views Jun 30, 2021 #TechMinds #HamRadio #SDR Here we take a look at building a simple 20M Vertical Dipole purely from RG58 Coax. Thanks to Stuart M0OVG @ G8AMC radio club. https://www.g8amc.co.uk/20m-t2lt-by-s... Mini600 Antenna Analyzer: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/3Dm... Moonraker 50ft Mast: https://moonrakeronline.com/tmf-3-50f... Join this channel to get access to perks:     / @techmindsofficial   Products used in my videos can be purchased through my Amazon storefront. US ► https://www.amazon.com/shop/techminds UK ► https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/techminds Support This Channel by becoming a Patreon. My Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/techmind