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=KWt6eaxSK04 Do you want a simple, effective, low visual impact antenna for your 10 meter operations?  If you do, then this video tutorial by machinist Don Nichols (KV4PH) will guide you in the right direction.  Don presented this program to members of the Vienna Wireless Society Radio Club on 12 August 2016.  The finished project is almost a work of art--a testament to Don's skill as a machinist. During the lull in the current solar cycle, the 10 meter amateur radio band makes an excellent vehicle for local and regional contacts.  Please encourage your friends with technician class licenses to work some CW or SSB on this band.  Why not organize an informal, local net on 10 meters?  You can use Don's project to make something workable for your 10 meter work.  For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http:

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUiKZ3EIiIc HL1ZIX (The Stingy Ham) calls the classic Moxon design the "perfect first beam for the new ham."  In this well-made, evenly paced video, we learn how to make a simple Moxon beam for your home station.  Along the way, we get some fascinating new antenna ideas based on the Moxon principle and see some practical examples of this versatile antenna.  This would make an excellent weekend project for those with limited space and funds. 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://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us

. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq-9TAcCnxE Here's an easy, inexpensive, and versatile antenna from Denis (VE3BF).  The classic delta loop antenna can be used for both home and field use.  The antenna exhibits modest gain and can be vertically polarized by feeding the antenna at the bottom.  To get multiband performance (20 meters through 10 meters), use 450 ohm ladder line, 300 ohm TV twin lead, or homemade 600 ohm twin lead in conjunction with a 4:1 balun and an antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner").  I've built several variations of this design for 80-10 meter coverage.  Best of all, most of the materials can be found in  your "junk box" or at the nearest building supply or home improvement outlet. Have fun! For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please check these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.or

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXg7ZOAkDyg Operating your amateur radio equipment in field conditions can be a lot of fun if you have some compact, well designed equipment for your venture outdoors.  It goes without saying that a strong, easy to erect, and portable HF antenna will serve you well in Mother Nature's playground. In this video, Denis (VE3BF) shows us how some wire, a simple 4:1 balun, and an inexpensive fishing rod can become the basis of a great outdoor antenna.  Denis uses a spirally-wound wire on a readily available Shakespeare telescoping 20 carbon fiber fishing pole from Amazon to form a simple, inexpensive portable antenna for 40 meters and other bands.  When you're done with operating, the fishing pole collapses into an easily carried package which can be stored with the antenna components in your vehicle for the next field or emergency situation. Also, this si

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y473hOmif-E If you live in deed-restricted housing controlled by HOAs and CC&Rs, this antenna from Ron C may be of interest.  Ron calls this discrete and stealthy antenna the "Broadband Butterfly Terminated Dipole (BBTD).  Ron takes you-step-by-step from design to finished product.  Although this project will take some time to build, the results will be worth it.  As long as neighbors can't see this antenna, you should be able to operate in peace  Also, you can try other in-house antennas, such as magnetic loops, small verticals, and half-wave dipoles spread over your ceilings.  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