Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29CA_IPyg9M. A nicely done End Fed Halfwave vertical antenna from 2E0VOV.  The heart of the project is the impedance transformer, which must be carefully made to insure a safe match between the high impedance of the EFHW and your rig.  EFHWs make good HF antennas if you have limited space for a ground radial or counterpoise system. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News & Information). https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAYbkVhsSBY. One of the best general purpose, multiband HF antennas is the classic doublet fed by balanced feeders going into a balanced antenna "tuner."  In this video, Adrian ("One Time Pad") documents the design, construction, and adjustment phases of his homebrewed doublet antenna.  Here's the complete list of materials and tools needed to build this versatile HF antenna: "Antenna Components: Copper wire for radiating element (I used multi –strand Flexweave) Ladder line/Open wire/Ribbon (I used 300Ω ribbon because its neater) x3 eye bolts with associated nuts as washers x1 straight wastewater pipe connector x2 access plugs for above wastewater pipe connector x2 wing nuts and bolts x2 Dog bone Isolators (to isolate end of each antenna leg) x1 spool Rosin core solder (i.e. solder with embedded flux) Cable ties Heat shrink tu

Top Five Get-On-The-Air-Quickly Ham Radio Antennas, Post #1547. http://www.donkeith.com/n4kc/article.php?p=22. Author:  Don Keith (N4KC). Please click link to read the complete article. Comment: Antennas can be a confusing issue for newly license radio amateurs or for those returning to Ham Radio after a prolonged absence. In this well-written, easy grasped article, Don suggests five basic antennas that can get you on the air quickly with a minimum of time and money.  Don's says these antennas are nearly foolproof and can be made with local resources: "They are easy to build for most anyone who is willing to try and do not require any special tools or test equipment. They may be crafted from easily available materials and cost very little, so there is not much downside if you mess them up. They are not necessarily the be-all, end-all of RF radiators but they do work well enough to give a good experience to the user. They are not necessarily the best fo

Ham Radio HF Antenna For Limited Space, Post #1546. https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/ham-radio-hf-html. Author:  Claude Jollet (VE2DPE). Accessed on 06 July 2018, 2050 UTC, Post #1546. According to Claude Jollet (VE2DPE), it's possible to erect an efficient half wave length HF dipole antenna without the usual space requirements.  By carefully adjusting the configuration  of a dipole, you can squeeze nearly full dipole performance into a restricted space without losing much in the way of performance. To do this, Claude recommends three simple HF dipole models which are easy to make, efficient, and inexpensive: The "Full Slope" Dipole.  Just cut the HF Dipole to the desired length and suspend one segment on a tall structure, such as a homemade mast or nearby tree. Run the other antenna element to a convenient support stake near ground level.  The transmission line should be routed at a 90-degree angle from the sloper for at least a 1/4 wavelength.  The antenna

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jVVQ8ReQXA. A nicely designed and built 160-10 meter doublet antenna from Steve Ellington (N4LQ).  The key to the antenna's multiband capability is the use of a balanced feed line and an "auto-tuner" (MFJ-998). Steve says "the 60-foot (18.29 meters) of feed line presents an easy to match impedance to the tuner for 160 meters." For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News & Information). https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tca4ZIvoxo. Ham Nation is one of my favorite video podcasts.  Episode 355 was recorded shortly before the 2018 ARRL Field Day and contains a wealth of information for those participating in this annual event.  In addition to the regular program features (Show Us Your Shack and equipment reviews), this episode also includes an excellent discussion of Fractal Antennas, which can be used in some Amateur/Ham Radio situations. Chip Cohen provides a good, basic overview of Fractal Antennas and shows how these devices can be used for both home and portable operations. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.co

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYbKrw8l6JU. Apartment dwellers have some difficult antenna challenges if they want to get on the air without violating their deed restrictions or have insufficient space for an outdoor antenna.  In this comprehensive video from Bob Fleck (W4RAX), we see how a simple magnetic loop antenna can get you on the air without having to install an outdoor antenna or violate your housing rules (HOA/CC&Rs).  Magnetic Loop Antennas can also be used for portable operations where there is a lack of antenna supports For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radi