Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Whether you're an experienced radio amateur or just a newly-licensed ham, you'll find this video from Jim Reed (N4BFR) a welcome addition to your antenna reference library. Jim does an excellent job of reviewing the theory and use of five popular ham radio antennas.  The explanations are clear and easy-to-understand.  The video also examines the material cost of these antennas, so you select the antenna that best fits your budget. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eONL1ntJ3-c. Here are a few comments from Jim (N4BFR): Professor Jim N4BFR teaches you the best HF ham radio antennas for beginners! If you're new to HF and want some extra help, we also offer a full online class to help you get your station setup and learn how to operate: https://hamradioprep.com/hf-masterclass/ Get your ham radio license fast and easy with our all-in-one online class (Technician, General, and A...

  It's not easy building a Top Band (160 meters) vertical antenna which will fit into a small garden or normal urban lot. If you already have an 80 meter vertical antenna, then this DX Commander mod from Mike (M0MSN) is for you.   The secret to this modification of the popular DX Commander antenna is a homebuilt 160-meter coil which enables Top Band operations on an otherwise unsuitable antenna. Mike's instructions are clear, concise, and easy to follow.  Good luck! If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUZzjMbtg_c. Here are some comments from Mike (M0MSN): HAM RADIO: Top Band Vertical Small Garden /Back Yard - 160M band DX Commander MOD. Base loading Coil for 160M Top Band. You asked me to build a small garden/ back yard Antenna for the 160M band so I used the DX Commander as the starting point. turn your 80M inverted L into a Top band antenna or use your 40M vertical. Plea...

  If you need a reliable, easily-built HF antenna for local, state, or regional coverage, please consider this 80 meter NVIS (Near Vertical Incidence Skywave) design from Tim Carter (W3ATB). Tim's presentation is clear, concise, and logical.  Most of the materials for this antenna can be found at the nearest building supply outlet or from several online providers. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TF6WFoPsFw. Here are some comments from Tim (W3ATB): Tim Carter, W3ATB, demonstrates how to build and install as simple 80-meter NVIS antenna. Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript W3ATB 1.35K subscribers ------ Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here's a fascinating idea for a multiband HF dipole antenna using old ethernet cable and some chopsticks.  If you have these supplies in your ham shack or can find a few pairs of chopsticks from your last take-out meal, then the project is nearly done. Simon Stribling (VA7BIX) takes us through the process of designing, assembling, testing, and using this "tasty" version of the popular fan dipole HF antenna. Assembly is quite simple.  If you're creative in your search for materials, you could save a good amount of money. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob6VDqRpdMI. Here are some comments from Simon (VA7BIX): ncredible Fan Dipole With Chopsticks and Ethernet Cable! #antenna #hamradio #POTA #hf #amateurradio G'day mates, I am so excited to be sharing this video with you. This Fan Dipole made out of Chopsticks and Ethernet Cable works like nothing else! This is the ultima...

Radio amateurs needing a sleek, compact HF antenna for portable, emergency, or even home station use will find this review of the Chameleon F-Loop 3.0 helpful in selecting the right antenna for the right job. Kevin Bowen (K7SW) discusses the theory, design, assembly, testing, and use of this popular magnetic loop antenna system. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g-Crkz3v4I Here are some comments from Kevin (K7SW): See this EASY setup HF Antenna. The Chameleon F-LOOP 3.0 Magnetic Loop. For portable operating, limited spaces, HOA restricted and other places that can be difficult to setup an HF antenna. Use the links below to learn more about Chameleon Antennas. Chameleon Antenna Mag Loop: https://geni.us/hpdb CHA F-LOOP 3.0 https://geni.us/qjsE CHA LRT (Loop Remote Tuner) 73, thanks for watching Chapters View all Intro 0:00 Kit Overview 0:28 Setup 2:42 Tuning 5:26 Transcript Follow along usi...