Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Thank to Walt (K4OGO) for this exceptionally clear explanation of the theory and practice behind counterpoise wires and ground radial sytems. Most 1/4 wavelength vertial antennas need some king of ground radial system to function efficiently and safely.  The radial field supplies the "missing" part of most vertical antenna systems. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfnAUrh85R8. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Walt (K4OGO): A simple explanation of counterpoise wires for portable ham radio vertical antennas. #hamradio #portableradio #hamradioantenna Link to Rudy Severn's website: https://www.antennasbyn6lf.com/ Link to Callum's video ( ‪@DXCommanderHQ‬ ):     • Vertical Antennas 101: The Importance...   Link to FCC Ground Conductivity map: https://www.fcc.gov/media/r...

  If you have some old cat-5 ethernet cable in your ham shack, you are well on your way to building a cheap, highly portable HF antenna for your next POTA/SOTA operation. In this video, Simon (VA7BIX) uses readily available materials to make a simple, effective 10 meter band antenna, which can be modified to cover 15 meters and 20 meters. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1OtnplM4G0. Why throw away old ethernet cable when you can turn it into an inexpensive HF antenna? Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Simon (VA7BIX): The CHEAPEST Ham Radio Antenna EVER–Build in 5 Minutes! #HamRadio #DIY #Antenna #POTA #hamradioantenna Looking for the CHEAPEST Ham Radio antenna that works on any band you want to built it for? This quick and easy build takes just 5 minutes and costs less than 5 dollars! Perfect for POTA, SOTA, or home use. For Ethe...