Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you enjoy Parks On The Air (POTA) and Summits On The Air (SOTA), you may find this innovative HF Kite Antenna designed by W6IWN interesting. In this video, W6IWN shows us some of his successful and unsuccessful kite-supported antenna experiments. As always, please be aware of height restrictions and proximity to power lines. If this antenna proves useful to you, then you man not need masts or other devices to lift your antenna above ground. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://youtu.be/1KAcf67Gkmc Here are some comments from W6IWN: Experimenting with a SOTAbeams Antenna lifting Kite, POTA activation with a kite, Xiegu G90, and fun at Washoe Lake State Park! SOTAbeams Antenna lifting kite--- https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/s... https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/antenna-l... WARNING: SAFTEY FIRST! In many areas there are restrictions on kite flying. Check your local and national regulations first. Kite anten...

Thanks to Michael Martens (KB9VBR) for this "Top Ten" list of the Best Ham Radio Videos for 2022.  Most of the videos discuss antennas, accessories, and simple construction projects. So, sit back and enjoy some of the enjoyable videos celebrating Amateur Radio and the antennas radio amateurs use to talk with the world. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z6iZqsl_pA Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR):  1,728 views Dec 28, 2022 Every year I count them down and here are the best ham radio videos of 2022. Playlist of the top 10 ham radio videos of 2022: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt... Individual Titles: 5 Clever things the FT-891 can Do: https://youtu.be/mhJrGsiljbU FCC Amateur Application Fee: https://youtu.be/jQAFPfy8l9w Tactical VHF Radio: https://youtu.be/ZqCRtPpbnOY My HF Portable Kit: https://youtu.be/cdaqvb6wEts How to Get on the Air Faster: https://youtu.b...

A properly installed mobile HF antenna, complete with a ground radial/counterpoise system and good quality coaxial cable, can often be a good substitute for a permanent full-sized dipole or vertical antenna. David Casler (KE0OG) discusses the pros and cons of using mobile antennas for your base or home ham radio station. While such an arrangement is not ideal, it will get you on the air and could serve as an emergency or "stealth" antenna if no other choices are available. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn62Vnw5euU Here are some comments from David (KE0OG): Tom, N6AJR, is a older gentleman who has some trouble getting around, and he would like to mount one of his mobile antennas to a metal picnic table or a tripod. Dave has a few pointers before proceeding. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/user/davecasler . Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB . Tip Jar: http://ke0og.net/tip-jar ...

Here's a simple, one-day antenna project that will give you coverage of the 40, 20, 17, and 20 meter Amateur Radio bands. Bob (KK4DIV) takes us from start to finish in this antenna building effort with material easily gathered from your "junk box" or from the nearest building supply outlet. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQfj9879K_c Here are some comments from Bob (KK4DIV):   I built a multiband dipole that will work 40, 20, 17, and 10 meters for ham radio. An easy project I was able to tackle in one day. Calculations for the wire lengths can be found easily online. I used a program called N2IMF antenna I downloaded from hamuniverse.com that will assist in dipole wire length. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Thanks to Callum (M0MCX), the "DX Commander", for this intriguing and refreshing doublet antenna project.  The only sounds you hear are the normal workshop noise associated with any construction project.  Callum lets the actual construction take center stage. Follow this steps in this video and you'll have a beautiful, efficient, and durable doublet antenna for your ham radio station. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://youtu.be/s4WzIgCvAbQ. Here are some comments from Callum (M0MCX): No talking video. Watch me make a doublet antenna for a ham radio start to finish. Using 450 ohm balanced feeder, DX50 antenna wire and a custom doublet centre. Super-fast 4-minute video currently under edit. Will upload soon. Want a doublet centre? Search Google for "dx commander doublet centre" and you'll find it. Callum. More videos: ▶️ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc... Antenna Modelling ▶️ https://y...

Thanks to Gerald Glery (W6IWN) for this clever "Rain Gutter Antenna."  This idea should help radio amateurs living in deed-restricted housing get on the air. Gerald takes us from start to finish for this "stealth antenna" which blends in totally with the local home environment. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95y-uGU_YDc Here are some comments from Gerald (W6IWN): How to build a HF Antenna using a rain gutter! Do you live in an HOA? Maybe this is the antenna for you! ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to the "Human Geno Project" for this clever way to install a dipole antenna.  It was just a matter of time before someone used a drone to position a ham radio antenna atop tall structures such as trees. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5H_jJJHMiA. Here are some comments from the video author: Instructional video for how to put up a HAM radio dipole antenna using a Mavic Pro DJI Drone with a servo motor to deliver a payload. We used this setup for Field Day contest. Including a link for the servo motor: https://finish-tackle.com/product/mav... Also, you can buy them on ebay for $60 ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Here's another great multiband EFHW antenna idea from Paul (OM0ET). The key to the success of this antenna is a home made 49:1 UnUn using a FT-240-43 Toroid Core. Make one of these antennas for your home station or for emergency/portable operations. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=z-_2aBqcjI8 Here are some comments from Paul (OM0ET): CORRECTION: Toroid core is used FT240-43 (not 140-43) My new home made Multiband End Fed Half Wave Antenna which has been designed mainly for 40M band (7MHz), but this antenna tunes also on 20M-15M-10M without any traps or additional coils. This antenna is made for 100W RF input power and is 19,129m long. SWR on 40M band is 1:1.1 within the phone section and less than 1:1.5 within a whole band. The 49:1 UNUN box is weather proof and all holes for components I drilled were sealed against the water. On the end of the video you can see also an extr...

Here's one of my favorite holiday programs, courtesy of Gary Pearce (KN4AQ).  The music and illustrations are just about perfect...Enjoy! If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxJpunNf5WI Here are some comments from Gary (KN4AQ): 32,285 views Nov 20, 2012 KN4AQ's Christmas Classic, updated to HD Video! And for the 20th Anniversary of the poem, we've made a LIVE special edition: https://youtu.be/6LF-x7KXQQQ Visit our web site and find a 'no music' version that you can play over the air. it's in Episode 283. https://www.hamradionow.tv/episodes/2... ----- Thanks for joining us today!  Happy holidays to you and your family. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you want a simple, easily-deployable 10 meter antenna for both home and portable use, please consider this 10 meter ladder line J Pole from Steve of the "Ham Radio Portable video channel." Steve takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, and testing phases of this versatile antenna.  Make one for your Amateur Radio "go-kit" or for a dedicated 10 meter antenna at your home station. Here are a few comments from Steve: Easy to build 10 Meter vertical antenna. A start to finish antenna build of a ladder line J pole antenna cut for the 10 meter band. I also follow up with a few of the contacts that I made in the ARRL 10M Contest. An excellent antenna for local ground wave communication or chasing DX. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

The 10 meter Amateur Radio Band is opening, thanks to increased propagation supported by the active solar cycle 25. In this video from Michael Martens (KB9VBR), we see how a simple inverted V dipole can bring the world to your ham station at minimal expense.   10 meter antennas are small, compact, and highly portable, making them perfect for both home and field use. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BkUozb-zgo Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR): 20,732 views Dec 14, 2022 The ARRL 10 meter contest was last weekend. What a great time to put together a quick dipole antenna and get on the air. HF Propagation aids: https://prop.kc2g.com/ http://www.hamqsl.com/solar.html Like what you see? You can leave me a tip: https://www.paypal.me/kb9vbr KB9VBR VHF/UHF Antennas: http://www.jpole-antenna.com Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/kb9...