Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you need a compact, simple, and effective 7-band HF antenna for portable or emergency use, then you can't go wrong with "The Diamond MAT-50" antenna system. Tim (G5TM) discusses the theory behind this antenna and shows how easily it is deployed in the field.  This antenna could also be useful for radio amateurs living in deed-restricted homes and apartments. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lrezjGbO_o. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Tim (G5TM): Quick to deploy. Tunes 40 through 10 metres. Efficient. What’s not to like? Let’s take a look! Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting. Email me: TimG5TM@icloud.com Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript Tim G5TM 13K subscribers Videos About 7:26 How To Make A Simple Small Space Ham Radio Antenna For 40 Metres (Plus 2 Other Bands!) by Tim G

  According to Ben Eadie (VE6SFX), the "best" 2m antenna for radio amateurs is what he calls "The Faraday Cloth Antenna." This easy-to-make, rollup antenna is ideal for portable and emergency antenna use.  This antenna could also be used in deed-restricted homes and apartments. Ben takes you step-by-step through the design, construction, and testing of "this revolutionary light weight ham 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=X7K6DNLD9Wo. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Ben (VE6SFX): Email list: http://eepurl.com/iGP0Ck Plans including the STL files:    / fara-j-2m-70cm-antenna-88511   Where they will be available for sale when I have stock: https://vfcomms.com/ Patreon Membership (you will get this, past and future plans if you subscribe)    / hamradiorookie   Parts list https://amzn.to/41BPB28