Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI6zWMZ1dEU. Here's another simple, inexpensive antenna project from Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ).  In this video, Dave shows us how to make a 2 Meter roll-up j-pole antenna using ordinary television twin lead.  You can use this antenna for home, portable, or emergency use.  This would make a great back up antenna for the 2017 ARRL Field Day Event.  The gain of this antenna is approximately 3 dB over a 1/4 wavelength 2 Meter vertical antenna. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com. http://www.kh6jrm.info (breaking news for radio amateurs). Other sites of interest: http://hawaiisciencedigest.com (science and technology news for radio amateurs). https://hawaiiintelligencedigest.com (trends in strategic forecas

If you're having difficulty viewing this video, please insert this title link into your search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI6zWMZ1dEU.  Here's a simple, easy to make J-Pole antenna suitable for portable or emergency use. Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) show us how to make a 2 meter roll up J-Pole Antenna using 300 ohm television twin lead.  You could also use 450 ohm ladder line if the tv twin lead isn't available. This antenna can be used in HOA/CC&R restricted apartments or homes without drawing unwanted attention. Keep one of these antennas in your vehicle or use it for camping or hiking trips. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please check out the blog sidebars. These news feeds are updated daily. Opinions expressed in this blog are mine unless otherwise stated. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).