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=375b_ZXDc6o. A nicely done video tutorial from a 16-year-old newly licensed radio amateur who hopes his love for antennas will inspire us to experiment on our own and have some fun at the same time. "The Modern Adventurer" discusses dipoles and their variants, including the flat-top horizontal dipole, the inverted V, and the vertical dipole--all capable of delivering contacts with a minimum of materials and stress. Dipoles are basic, simple antennas that most anyone can design, build, and use.  "The Modern Adventurer" does a fairly good job of explaining how these classic antennas work and how they can be modified to fit your operating environment.  I enjoyed the enthusiasm displayed in this video. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. ht

Simple Antennas That Work. Post #1606. http://www.ve3sqb.com/hamaerials/ve3elb/simpleantennas.jpg Authors:  VE3SQB and VE3ELB. Please click link to see a graphic of these antennas. Comment: If a picture is worth a thousand words, then these simple antenna graphics may save you more than just words.  Each graphic provides a full explanation, construction details, and materials needed to build four simple, classic antenna ideas that work. Here are the antennas that will get you on the air with a minimum of cost, labor, and stress: The halfwave dipole antenna. The inverted V antenna. The fullwave loop antenna. The ground plane antenna. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these web sites: 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://amateurradionewsinformati

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKoySzdKGIE. Here's a simple magnetic loop antenna that can be built in just a few hours.  Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) designed this antenna for indoor use during bad weather.  The only drawback for this antenna is the narrow bandwidth exhibited by the design.  Magnetic Loop antennas are stealthy, giving those living in deed-restricted homes and apartments an opportunity to operate without being noticed.  Magnetic Loop antennas also are ideal for portable and field 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.com. https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News & Information). htt

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KHzsKYsZL0 In this video, Larry (WD0AKX) takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, and use of a multi-band HF dipole antenna that covers the 40-20-15-10, and 6 meter amateur radio bands. Most of us will recognize this antenna as the "Fan Dipole", which requires no antenna transmatch (i.e."tuner").  Fan Dipoles are easy to make, durable, portable, and just plain fun to use.  Larry does an excellent job of explaining the theory and construction practices involved in this antenna design. 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

If you can't see the video, please insert this URL title address into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBhYAb_PYO4. If you want a strong, permanent antenna mount for your VHF/UHF antennas, please consider use of a NMO antenna mount.  This video show a simple, nearly foolproof installation of a NMO mount that won't mar or damage the rear deck of your vehicle's trunk.  For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please check out 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. -------------------------------------- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please check the blog sidebars or links.  These n