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=Vxft-rYHGDw . Thanks to Michael Martens (KB9VBR) for this simple, inexpensive, and totally elegant 2 Meter Ground Plane Antenna.  This antenna is suitable for both home and portable use. Here are some general comments from Michael about this antenna: "Are you looking for a fun and easy antenna project? The 1/4 ground plane might be just the ticket. This particular ground plane is constructed out of an SO-239 chassis connector, so the radiator is attached to the center conductor of the connector and the radials each come off the base. Resources: SO-239 Chassis Connector: https://amzn.to/2vWrddF Iso-Tip Solderpro 90 kit: https://amzn.to/2PnzRtW Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kO6LH7 Read my blog: http://www.jpole-antenna.com Colophon: Camera - Panasonic GH4: https://amzn.to/2GV2Og1 Lens - Panasonic 12-35 f2.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxft-rYHGDw. Are you looking for an easily assembled, simple, and inexpensive 2 meter ground plane antenna?  Then this antenna idea from Michael Martins (KB9VBR) could be your answer. This 1/4 wavelength ground plane antenna is made from a length of PVC pipe, a SO-239 chassis connector, and enough wire to create the vertical radiating element and the above-ground counterpoise system. Make one for your emergency "go-kit" or as a standby antenna for your shack. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6J