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=B-tYtbTts0s. Here's another great antenna idea for radio amateurs living in deed-restricted homes or apartments.  Why not build a simple magnetic loop antenna for home or portable operations? In this video, Dennis Blanchard (K1YPP) describes an easy method to build a simple magnetic loop antenna covering three popular HF bands (40/30/20 meters). This clever, imaginative magnetic loop antenna can handle 100 watts input and costs around $20.00 USD. Although magnetic loop antennas have some drawbacks, they will get you on the air at minimum cost.  Better a compromise antenna than no antenna at all. 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

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-tYtbTts0s. If you ever wanted to make a multiband magnetic loop antenna, but were afraid to take on the complexity of such a project, then this interesting, innovative video from Dennis Blanchard (K1YPP) may change your mind.  By using commonly available materials, Dennis show us a simple, practical method of designing, building, testing, and using a magnetic loop antenna for three amateur radio bands (40/30/20 meters).  According to Dennis, the antenna costs approximately $20.00 USD and is capable of handling up to 100 watts (although he recommends keeping the power below 40 watts).  This antenna would make a great addition to a field day site or to a simple home-based amateur radio station. 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-