Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you need a basic multiband HF antenna, please try these examples from the "DXZone." Views expressed in these wire antenna projects are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 15 October 2023, 2240 UTC.  Content provided by "The DXZone." Source:  https://www.dxzone.com/5-great-multiband-wire-antennas/ ("The DXZone"). Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM). 5 Simple Multiband Wire Antennas Five easy to build HF multi-band antennas By   DXZone  - May 14, 2016 31396 A selection of five easy and easy to build HF multiband  wire antennas Homemade Carolina Windom antenna This multiband wire antenna it is an off centre fed dipole, with 10 feet of vertical radiator, needs no tuner on 40m, 20m and 10m and works fine on all bands above 40m with a tuner, and even below 40m on 60m, and 80m.  (by M0UKD) Multiband Wire Dipole A multiband dipole antenna that can work on 15 20 and 40 meters band made with common materials  (by I...

5 Simple Multiband Wire Antennas (http://www.dxzone.com/5-great-multiband-wire-antennas). Authors:  M0UKD, IW7EHC, EC2APU, HB9MTN, and W1GFH. Accessed on 02 July 2016, 23:50 hrs, UTC. Please click on title link or insert URL to read the complete article. Comment: If you're looking for a simple, easy to build multiband HF antenna that does not require an antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner"), then this well-crafted article from http://www.dxzone.com is for you. This article recommends 5 simple wire antenna designs that will get you on the air quickly with a decent, effective signal.  Most of the antenna materials can be obtained from the nearest hardware store or building supply outlet.  The use of an "antenna tuner" will enhance the performance of these antennas. 1.  Homemade Carolina Windom from M0UKD.  This antenna is an off-center fed dipole with a 10-ft/3.04 meter vertical section. One antenna element measures 41-ft/12.5 m, while the remaining elem...