Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Here's another great antenna idea from Simon (VA7BIX). With a few simple parts and basic tools, you can make a deck-mounted 2 meter, 10 meter, 12 meter, and 15 meter vertical antenna that takes up little space. Cost and time involved for this "cool" idea are minimal.  This antenna can be used both at your home station and for portable operations in "the field." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbHkgyLnoOw. Here are a few comments from Simon (VA7BIX). 852 views Oct 29, 2023 HF/VHF DIY - Cheap and Minutes to Build #antenna #hf #hamradio #amateurradio G'day mates - This is a Crazy Cheap and Cool Antenna - that simply clamps to deck railing ... a couple of quick placements of wire or dowel, and you're resonant on 2 Meters, 10 Meters, 12 Meters and 15 Meters Woohooo. MEASUREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: VHF (Coat Hanger or Fencing Wire) Radial Lengths: 2 Meters (SWR ...

If you can't use outdoor antennas for your 2 meter activities, please try this window mounted 2 meter dipole using copper tape. The antenna is sleek, easily made, and almost invisible to your neighbors--a genuine stealth antenna that delivers good performance without being seen. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx0TEOTDf4w Here are some comments from Gil (prepper.com): Copper tape can be used not only as shielding but as an antenna element. I bought mine on Ebay. Garden supply stores or hardware stores might carry it. You can imagine many uses on windows and other surfaces. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gilg Shirts and mugs: https://teespring.com/stores/radio-pr... Help this channel:    / radioprepper   Twitter:    / radio_preppers   Facebook:    / radiopreppers   Radio Preppers Forum: http://radiopreppers.com DI...

How about a different kind of 2 meter antenna for your vehicle? In this video, Tristan (KI5NHD)--the "Ham Radio Rookie", shows us how to design, assemble, test, and use an effective 2 meter slot antenna for your car, truck, or suv. This antenna is easy to make and is almost totally invisible to those passing by. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwHmz5iGlvk Here are some comments from Tristan (KI5NHD): 345 views Oct 23, 2023 Support me here    / hamradiorookie   In this video, I dive deep into the creation and testing of a unique stealth foil antenna, for amateur radio, designed for my car's sunroof using a slot antenna style and 1" copper tape. From fine-tuning the frequency and impedance to achieving successful repeater hits. Special shoutout to John Portune for his invaluable resources on slot antennas. His insights have truly revolutionized my approach to ham...