Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/_Zjv851MNEg.  Here is part 4 of Dave Tadlock's (KG0ZZ) tutorial on how to build a 10/15/20 meter trap vertical antenna.  In this video, Dave assembles and tests the new antenna.  If you've followed Dave's instructions closely, you, too, will have a simple, functional 3-band HF vertical antenna that will give you hours of enjoyment.  Good luck! For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars. These news feeds are updated daily.  You can follow our blog community with a free email subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/1Ff4_4T9RiI.  This is part 3 of a 4 part series from Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) on how to make a simple 10/15/20 meter trap vertical antenna.  In this well-produced and detailed segment, Dave show us how to make the 15 meter trap. Dave recommends using a trap calculator for exact measurements.  The traps are made from RG-58 coaxial cable, so be careful on how much power you use with this antenna.  To be on the safe side, keep your power around a 100 watts or less.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/SLcGN0P1Xjs.  An informative, straight-forward, and enjoyable tutorial on how to make a 10/15/20 meter trap vertical antenna from Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ).  This is part 1 of a 4 part series.  Dave does an excellent job of explaining the theory, design, and construction of this versatile antenna which can fit on a small residential lot.  Most of the materials can be bought at the nearest hardware store or home improvement outlet.  Follow Dave's instructions closely, and by the time you reach part 4, you'll be ready to use this proven antenna design.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here's the final segment of Dave Tadlock's (KG0ZZ) excellent tutorial on how to build a 10/15/20 meter trap vertical antenna. In this video, Dave finishes his 20 meter and 40 meter traps, assembles the vertical, and runs a few tests of the newly-made antenna. Responders to this series say this trap vertical works well. The video is well-produced and logically organized. For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars. These news feeds are updated daily. You can follow our blog community with a free e-mail subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) continues his discussion on how to build a trap vertical antenna covering the 10/15/20 meter Amateur Radio bands. In part 2, Dave shows you how to adapt the coaxial cable trap to the aluminum tubing. Please be advised that aluminum tubing may be expensive in your area. Check metal recyclers, a scrap metal dealer, or a plumbing repair business for scrap aluminum tubing. With a little care and a few tools, you can make low power traps out of coaxial cable and door knob capacitors. Like aluminum tubing, door knob capacitors may be a bit expensive. You may find these capacitors at Fair Radio Sales in Lima, Ohio. For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars. These news feeds are updated daily. You can follow our blog community with a free e-mail subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).