Simple Ham Radio Antennas

W5ALT Indoor Vertical Antenna. Post #1567. http://www.comportco.com/~w5alt/antennas/index.php?pg=3. Author: Walt (W5ALT). Accessed on 28 July 2018, 0426 UTC, Post #1567. Please click link to download the full article. Comment: Radio amateurs who are forced to use compromise antennas because of deed restrictions (HOAs/CC&Rs) face some difficult challenges if they want to get on the air. There's no need to give up Amateur Radio if you're willing to research the idea of hidden or "stealth" antennas. Such a resource is this article by Walt (W5ALT), who designed a simple base-loaded vertical antenna using aluminum rods (curtain hangers), a plastic waste bucket, a few baseboard radials, and a sturdy antenna "tuner" to tune from 6 to 40 meters.  Walt says his homebrew indoor vertical antenna has proven to be a success, with "300 contacts from about 50 countries" during his testing period. The article takes you step-by-step through th

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehjKrJ-TH_w. Here's a fun do-it-yourself (DIY) loop antenna that you can use to receive amateur/ham radio and shortwave broadcasts.  The homebrew loop covers 5 MHz to 14 MHz and can be used with many general coverage or ham radio receivers.  Note the  use of the classic Hallicrafters S-38 receiver in this video.  This project is simple, cost effective, and highly directive.  The loop junction box is particularly well-made. 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.worldpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News & Information). https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQI2G6uqQhw. A good general discussion of how to select and mount HF mobile antennas from the Waters and Stanton Ham Store.  Pay particular attention to grounding and power connections. 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=U44aXzD2LB4. A properly designed and built random wire antenna makes an excellent portable or emergency antenna.  In this video, Larry (WD0AKX) shows us how he set up a simple, backyard ham station using only the materials found in his shack.  All you need is a rig (in this case Elecraft KX-3), an antenna "tuner", a unun matching unit, a random length of wire, a power supply, and a simple ground radial or counterpoise system.  To choose a suitable random length of wire for the antenna, please visit this website:  http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/randomwire/.  Good luck with this simple, fun to use antenna. 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). https://hamradiohawaii.wordpres

10 Ultra Stealth Antenna Designs for HOAs. Post #1563. https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/10-ultra-stealth-antenna-designs-for-hoas-260566/ Author:  KC8VWM. Accessed on 23 July 2018, 2043 UTC, Post #1563. Please click link to read the full article. Comment: Operating an amateur radio station from a deed-restricted property controlled by an HOA or some CC&Rs can be quite a challenge.  Before my xyl and I bought a home in the Puna District of Hawaii Island, we lived in apartments or rental homes that had strict requirements for any outside antennas. During those years, I was able to use a variety of loops, loaded verticals, and even mobile whips attached to my old Toyota Corolla sedan to get on the air.  Believe me, this was an adventure.  Over the years, I came across several stealth antenna ideas which have proven useful and even fun to use. In this article by KC8VWM, we discover 10 clever stealth antenna ideas that should get you on the air without neighbors

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C4VYNyAI-Vk. The popular Buddipole Antenna system can be used as an indoor stealth antenna with a few minor adjustments.  In this video, we see how to configure the Buddipole Antenna as a 2 meter J-Pole. The video is well-organized and easy to follow.  The same system can be used outdoors if conditions permit.  The video includes a list of materials, including the basic Buddipole Antenna System, a telescoping tripod, tape measure,  an antenna analyzer, and some basic tools. 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). http:/

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UocnYx7HPEI. Here's a simple, easily-made, and cheap antenna mount for portable or camping operations. Tinker John (W5CYF) shows us how to make a sturdy antenna mount for field operations, be they for camping, relaxation, or emergency use. Your neighborhood hardware store or home improvement outlet should have most of the materials needed for this project. 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).