Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  According to Stuart (VE9CF), the Diamond BB7V "is the best vertical antenna for your POTA activation." In this video, Stuart puts the fairly expensive BB7V through a series of field tests to determine its suitablility for portable operations. The antenna does an excellent job of making contacts in a POTA/SOTA environment.  The antenna is sturdy and will stand up in remote locations. If you don't want "to roll your own" POTA antenna, the Diamond BB7V would be a good choice. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Stuart (VE9CF): Diamond BB7V: The Ultimate Vertical Antenna for POTA Adventures Selecting the right gear can make all the difference in the world when it comes to enjoying and succeeding in portable ham radio endeavors. That's why I've been thrilled with the performance of the Diamond BB7V vertical antenna, a fantastic choice for anyone engaged in the Parks on the Air (POTA) program. During my vis...

  If you have some old 800 MHz mobile antennas in your junk box, you have the makings of some excellent 2m, 70cm, and dual band VHF/UHF antennas. In this video, "SurvivalComms" shows us how to convert these old antennas into efficient, inexpensive antennas for your favorite VHF-UHF Amateur Radio bands. So, don't throw away thise old 800 MHz antennas-just modify them for your 2m and 70cm activities. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qw77VIs44s&list=PLiNgcjv61vBU1SdH_RGl3_fd7nMBHAyDc&index=1. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from "SurvivalComms": Video on repurposing surplus 800mhz 5/8 wave antennas to VHF and UHF. These antennas have little resale value and as such are ready candidates for experimentation at extremely low cost. Build it yourself , save money, and learn as you go. Key moments View all replacing the re...