Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Operating your amateur radio station from an apartment or other deed-restricted property presents a difficult challenge. But, with a little effort and creativity, you can get on the air with a usable HF signal. In this video, Mike (K8MRD) creates what he calls a "magic carpet" antenna using metal window screen sections and the popular "Wolf River" HF coils. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9vA3wEhD0o. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Mike (K8MRD): Live in an apartment? Want to get on HF but can't put an antenna outside? WATCH THIS VIDEO!! ★Links: Wolf River Coils SOTA Special: http://wolfrivercoils.com/order.html Window Screen can be found on my Amazon Store under Antennas and Antenna Accessories; https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradi... As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Consider becom

  If you're going to operate in the "field" for a few days, this antenna idea from Walt (K4OGO) may prove useful. In this video, Walt shows us how to design, build, test, and use what he calls a "Long Wire Dipole Antenna."  The antenna covers the amateur radio bands from 40m to 10m with excellent results. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o1DMUGkYWQ. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Walt (K4OGO): Building a Long Wire / Random Wire Multiband Dipole antenna for 40 through 10 meters #hamradioantenna #hamradio #portablehamradio Chapters View all Intro 0:00 The Antenna 3:31 Testing 5:02 Conclusion 9:24 Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 16.8K subscribers