Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Here's another idea for disguising your 2m/70cm antenna--turn it into a faux green plant with just a few common materials. Craig (WJ6F) shows us just how easy it is to make the Diamond VX50 VHF/UHF antenna resemble a simple house plant.  The "remodeled" antenna is nearly invisible from street level. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw356S1hkB4. Here are some comments from Craig (WJ6F): Tired of dealing with the Home Owner's Association (HOA), and their anti-antenna rules? Then this video may just help you with that! Again I update my 2m / 440 stealth antenna using a Diamond VX50. The Diamond VX50 allows for a more stealth antenna since it doesn't have the three ground radials found on the Diamond X-50A. ⬇ Other Links ⬇ 🔵 Please Consider supporting the channel through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WJ6FRadio 🔵 Donations: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...

Radio amateurs living in deed-restricted housing face difficult antenna choices. Among the antenna choices available for our fellow hams, is the stealth antenna disguised as a flag pole. In this video, Bob (KD4BMG) show how he stayed on the air with an end-fed wire supported by the "Chameleon Antenna Cha Portamast", which also serves as a flag pole. Bob lists the materials and construction procedures used to erect this HOA friendly antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP5yFVs3Dvw. Here are some comments from Bob (KD4BMG): This is how I operate on ham radio HF frequencies in the HOA with my stealth end fed wire supported by the Chameleon Antenna Cha Porta Mast -- it doubles as a Flagpole SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: 🥇Anker Products: https://bit.ly/AnkerHOAHam 👊Patreon: https://patreon.com/HOAHam 🎟️YouTube Membership:     / @hoahamradio   💵Tip Jar: https://paypal.me/HOAHamRadi

  Thanks to K1GMM ("Green Mountain Maniac") for this interesting antenna conversion project. In the video, K1GMM describes the process he used to convert his already excellent 160 meter inverted "L" antenna into 6-band resonant vertical antenna. The modification is simple and will deliver multiband HF performance between 160-10 meters. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFdBgDzW7cc. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Thanks to Michael Martens (KB9VBR) for this fascinating and useful vertical antenna accessory. Michael explains how to improve your ground radial system with the "Rez Antenna System Universal Radial Puck." With this device, you can lay out your radial ground system in a matter of a few minutes without tangling wires or losing attachment fittings.  A very useful accessory indeed! If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNGlbSHmHjQ. Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR): The Rez Antenna Radial Puck adapts your Wolf River Coil or most any vertical style antenna mounts with one of the Ranger 80’s best features: the 8 radial network sockets at the base of the antenna. Rez Antenna Universal [Z]QD Radial Puck https://www.rezantenna.com/product-pa... Quick Release Jaw Mirror Antenna Mount: https://amzn.to/46WZpWK 3/89x24 antenna stud mount: https://amzn.to/3rzDdBG Like what you see? You c

Thanks to Shane (K5QBF) for this interesting apartment antenna using linear loading for a shortened HF antenna. Shane says the antenna is easy to build and works well for a compromised HF dipole antenna.  This antenna should attract the attention of radio amateurs living in deed-restricted homes, apartments, and condominiums. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QedCBFKVXN0. Here are some comments from Shane (K5QBF): In this video we are building a linear loaded dipole for hf ham radio use. This is made out of simple components and a breeze for any skill level. This antenna is the perfect size for an apartment or small yard. If you would like to support the channel please visit my merch store https://shop.spreadshirt.com/ThisSide... . Thanks for watching! Links: 3D Print File - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:415... 18awg Speaker wire - https://amzn.to/3JOrjIw Female BNC - https://amzn.to/3tFmZ