Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you don't have tall trees on your small urban lot or find that perfect POTA/SOTA site without tall supports, you may need to make or buy a sturdy mast for your operations. In this video, Peter Waters (G3OJV) discusses three types of masts available for both home and field use. Peter examines the pros and cons of metal masts, fiberglass masts, and combination fiberglass-metal masts. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4dL9x-uzco. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): Almost all Ham Radio operators need means of supporting antennas. Unless you are fortunate enough to have tress in the right places, you will need some kind of antenna mast. Peter G3OJV, covers a number of off-the-shelf options available from Waters and Stanton in the UK. LMA ANTENNAS - METAL TELESCOPIC MASTS https://www.hamradiostore.co.uk/catal... LMA HEAVY D

  Could you make a HF antenna with just the parts and wire you have at your home or portable station? In this video, Chuck (KK6USY) does just that, using some scrap wire and a few binding posts to get an improvised antenna on the air. If you can't see Chuck's video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWes1PsX6HQ. This "easy cheap antenna" works despite its lack of refinement and utter simplicity.  Make one of these antennas for your "go-kit" or next portable operation. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Chuck (KK6USY): In this video I show a quick and easy antenna I made for a trip that was in a tight camping area. Coffee and Ham Radios site, https://coffeeandhamradios.com/ Toads discord,    / discord   As an Amazon Affiliate I may earn a commission at no cost to customer. BNTECHGO 20 Gauge Silicone Wire Spool 100 ft , https://amzn.to/4dypbSV BNC

  There are many ways to set-up and deploy HF antennas for portable or field operations. In this video, Adam (K6ARK) shows us his method for getting on the air quickly.  His approach is simple and effective. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL_YKpRdgQg. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Adam (K6ARK): There are many strategies for setting up wire antennas for portable HF operation. Heres mine. Find my antenna matching units at https://www.k6ark.com . If you're looking for those little S-clips: https://amzn.to/3JQfh0Y (affiliate link) Most areas I operate lack trees, so the easiest way to get a wire in the air is to use a telescopic pole. I've developed a solid strategy for setup that I share in this video. if you've got a method you like better, tell us about it in the comments below. Thanks, and I'll see you on the ne