Random Wire Antenna for Ham Radio

According to UK radio amateur Peter Waters (G3OJV), a properly designed random wire antenna could be the perfect fit for a small urban lot or a backyard garden.

Peter discusses both the theory and practical design options for this "classic" ham radio antenna.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK4Uo_23oeA.

Thanks for joining us today.
Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV):

The Random Wire Antenna has become popular again. It was once the prime antenna used by many ham radio stations. But now, with the advent of the 9:1 UnUn, the random wire has seen a resurgence in its popularity. Peter G3OJV, explains how it works and how it might be the antenna for your small garden. Palomar Engineers https://palomar-engineers.com (:1 UmUm https://www.hamradiostore.co.uk/ldg-r... Ham Radio Store https://www.hamradiostore.co.uk 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - What is a Random Wire 05:14 - Compared with EFHW 06:41 - Gow does a Random Wire Work? 09:41 - Diagrams 14:33 - Calculating the length. 16:42 - VSWR and matching 19:25 - A new EFHW 20:34 - Summary

Introduction

0:00

What is a Random Wire

2:12

Compared with EFHW

5:14

Gow does a Random Wire Work?

6:41

Diagrams

9:41

Calculating the length.

14:33

VSWR and matching

16:42

A new EFHW

19:25

Follow along using the transcript.

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