Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you need a little more "punch" for your 2 meter signal, why not try this 2 meter end fed half wave coaxial dipole antenna from Tim (G5TM)? The antenna is small, compact, and inexpensive--perfect for portable or at home operations. Just follow the instructions in the video, and you'll have a more robust 2 meter signal at virtually no cost. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4m_5CD5yLI. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Tim (G5TM): Testing out the home made 2 metres end fed half wave coaxial dipole in the field. 2 Metres FM Simplex. On high ground in West Sussex - Southern England. Key moments View all GOWYD - Wiltshire - 56 Miles 2:38 G4GPL - Hertfordshire - 52 miles 3:15 G4XAN - Berkshire - 41 miles 4:24 GOMQF/p - North Londone 50 miles 5:43 Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript Tim G5TM

  If you want to operate on Amateur Radio's "Top Band" (160 meters), but don't have enough space for an antenna, please follow the instructions in this well-organized video from Mike (M0MSN). The key to succeeding with a short vertical antenna on this band is a homemade coil to compensate for the loss of full antenna length. Mike takes you step-by-step in the making this coil and shows you how to adjust your vertical to cover "Top Band." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUZzjMbtg_c. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Mike (M0MSN): HAM RADIO: Top Band Vertical Small Garden /Back Yard - 160M band DX Commander MOD. Base loading Coil for 160M Top Band. You asked me to build a small garden/ back yard Antenna for the 160M band so I used the DX Commander as the starting point. turn your 80M inverted L into a Top band antenn

  If you're undecided about what kind of antenna you need for your amateur radio station, please check out this excellent video from Callum (the "DX Commander") (M0MCX). Callum discusses a variety of useful, simple-to-make, and inexpensive antennas for radio amateurs, be they newly licensed or fully experienced. Among the antennas featured are the "classic" dipole, square loops, and triangular loops. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg7WbTEkFds. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Callum (M0MCX): I show you exactly how to build the THREE best wire antennas that all ham radio operators should be able to build in their sleep. Presented originally at QSO Today. Callum. More videos:     • Antenna Modelling   Antenna Modelling     • Tips and Tricks   Tips and Tricks     • Antennas   Antennas     • Live Streams   Live Stream