Simple Ham Radio Antennas

40 Meters Wire Yagi Antenna (http://ve3vn.blogspot.it/2013/12/40-meters-wire-yagi-inverted-vee-html?m=1). Accessed on 28 November 2016, 00:55 hrs, UTC . Author:   Ron Schwartz (VE3VN). Please click link or insert title URL into your browser search box to read the full article. Comment: If you'd always wanted a 2-element beam on 40 meters but couldn't afford the antenna or the tower need to support this aluminum structure, you may find this experimental antenna design from Ron Schwartz (VE3VN) interesting. Although Ron hasn't built this antenna yet, he has run some preliminary design tests and thinks this antenna could provide the directivity you desire at a modest cost. Basically, the antenna consists of two 40-meter inverted vee antennas .  Only one support is necessary for the boom.  The ends of the inverted vee are attached  to support roles leading to tie off points. This would be a fun experiment for a weekend.  You can find most of the materials at t

Easy VHF Antenna-a new way to build a 1/4 wave ground plane antenna (http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=32352). (http://www.n1gy.com/easy-vhf-antenna.html). Accessed on 26 November 2016, 15:40 hrs, UTC . Author:  Geoff Haines (N1GY). Please click title link or insert title URL to read the full article. Comment: This interesting 2 meter/70 centimeter ground plane antenna built by Geoff (N1GY) should prove useful for radio amateurs who must use both VHF and UHF in their activities.  This antenna would be ideal for volunteers involved with ARES ( Amateur Radio Emergency Service ) or any other emergency communications agency. The tutorial is simple and easy to understand, with a full list of materials and construction techniques included for quick assembly.  Geoff also provides helpful photographs to help you complete the project. Geoff says the antenna works well for him, noting "While not a gain antenna design, placing the assembly on top of a 22-foot mas

Moxon Antenna Project (http://www.moxonantennaproject.com) (http://www.eham.net). Author:  Steve Hammer (K6SGH). Accessed on 25 November 2016, 19:55 hrs, UTC . Comment: I'm always looking for interesting antennas to build at my new QTH on Hawaii Island 's Puna District .  While I was researching some new and unusual antenna designs, I ran across this article by Steve Hammer (K6SGH), which was cited in a sidebar from http://www.eham.net. Although I've always been fascinated by the designs described by pioneer antenna guru Les Moxon (G6XN)--hence the name "Moxon Antenna"--I've never built one.  With this article, that time has come. Steve Hammer (K6SGH), along with his late friend John Labutski (KD6WD), have compiled an extensive list of moxon antenna designs that will fit comfortably on your property, be it urban or rural.  According to Steve, a moxon antenna can be built with "a simple push up mast and rotated by hand."  Steve adds that

Mini Whip Antenna (http://www.dxzone.com/cgi-bin/dir/jump2.cgi?ID=29166). Author:  Roelof Bakker (PA0RDT). Please insert title or URL title link into your search browser to read the full article. Accessed on 24 November 2016, 20:40 hrs, UTC . Comment: If you want to monitor VLF and shortwave signals without drawing attention to a large outdoor antenna, then try this intriguing antenna design from Roelof Bakker (PA0RDT). The "Mini Whip" antenna for VLF and shortwave radio reception is a small device capable of excellent performance on the very low frequency (VLF) bands, as well as the HF shortwave frequencies.  The antenna is about the size of a ball point pen and uses a copper plate and J-310 FET to receive and amplify the signal. Roelof provides a series of graphs and records to support his reception claims. As with most small antennas, it helps to mount the device outside if you can. This antenna would be ideal for radio amateurs and shortwave listeners l

If you're having difficulty in viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/L3coh5JXZ0A. This is post #961 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas.  The 30 meter amateur radio band (10.100 MHz to 10.150 MHz) is a fascinating slice of the radio spectrum. The band is restricted to digital (including cw) signals only, so you won't find powerful SSB or AM signals disrupting your operations.  The band is usable during the day and night.  In this post from K2MIJ, we see how a most unusual and "stealthy" antenna can get you on the 30 meter band without nosey neighbors or HOA/CC&R enforcers restricting your on-air activities.  The antenna is fairly simple, with most of the work being done by a coil made from #26-24 gauge (AWG) wire wrapped around a 2 inch/5.08 cm diameter PVC pipe, some "limbo sticks", and a "halo" radiator made from #10 gauge (AWG) wire.  K2MIJ has had some excellent c