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=xHuzVcfwE28 Tall trees can serve as excellent antenna supports for a variety of HF/VHF/UHF antennas.  The problem with trees is getting your antenna launched successfully without tangling your antenna elements in branches or other obstructions. In the video, Bob Heil (K9EID) shows you a fairly new antenna launcher that should help you place antennas where you want them without undershooting or overshooting the tree tops. This video selection can be found here for further information: https://twit.tv/hn/263. ---------------------- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://wwwblubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ http://www.hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. ht...

If you can't view this video, please enter this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHuzVcfwE28. One of the major problems of using portable antennas is getting them high enough off the ground to do some good, particularly where DX contacts are concerned. In this video from Dr. Bob Heil (K9EID), we get a good discussion of antenna launchers and how they're used to put antennas over high trees or other obstacles. Bob illustrates the general principles of antenna launchers with this new device from Korea. While this device is certainly an improvement over fishing rod launchers and arrows shot over trees, you may find a simple slingshot works well enough for your location.  Whatever launch method you chose, please be mindful of safety and handle all equipment carefully. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https;//bigislandar...