Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxZ4rro2aKo If you want a simple, cheap, effective, and fun-to-build 3 element yagi for the 2 meter band, then this video from Darin Boehrnsen (KF7TOV) is for you. This homebrew 2 meter antenna uses materials easily bought from the nearest hardware or home improvement outlet, including some steel tape measures, a few pieces of PVC pipe, plastic pieces, and nuts, bolts, and screws from your junk box.  These antennas are great for portable and emergency use as well as for RDF (radio direction finding) contests and events.  Make one of these antennas for your emergency "go kit" and store it in your vehicle.  An excellent club project! For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Frida...

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxZrro2aKo. Here's a fun antenna project that only takes about an hour and costs between $15-$20 to make.  KF7TOV does an excellent job of showing how to make a simple, cheap, and effective 2 meter yagi antenna with commonly available materials.  Radio Direction enthusiasts have used this type of antenna for years to participate in RDF "foxhunts" and to identify noise sources in neighborhoods.  This antenna is suitable for both home and field use. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday) http://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News & Information). Other sites of interest: http://...

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxZ4rr2aKo. According to KF7TOV, only a few hours are needed to make this portable 2 meter, 3 element yagi antenna.  Most of the parts should be available at the nearest home improvement or building supply outlet.  Your total cash outlay should be around $15.00.  You will find this yagi useful for both home and portable operations, including radio direction finding ("foxhunts") activities. For the latest Amateur Radio News and Information, please visit these web sites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https;//oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://paper.li/kh6jrm/1430289353 (Amateur Radio News & Information). http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). Other sites of interest: Hawaii Science Digest (https://paper.li/f-1476233615). Hawaii...