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=XaPUn9wy_hw&ab_channel=W5CYF%2FTinkerJohn This is post 2372 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to "Tinker John" (W5CYF) for this useful antenna accessory. For around $25 and a few locally available materials, you can make a sturdy tilt mast base for your vertical antenna. The homebrewed device will come in handy should a storm arise or nosey neighbors ask questions about that pole sticking up in your backyard. I've used a similar tilt over arrangement for my 80 meter vertical helix.  Out of sight out of mind.  Plus, the tilt over base reduces the chance of wind damage or lightning striking your vertical antenna. Here are some of John's comments: Using off the shelf material and hardware you can build a simple tilt base for your vertical antenna. EZ Project using hand tools and less than $25 in material. Click here to...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaPUn9wy_hw. Here's a great antenna tilt base idea from Tinker Tom (W5CYF).  This tower/mast accessory can help radio amateurs living in deed-restricted housing (HOAs/CC&Rs) by lowering the mast from public view during non-air time.  A tilt base will also help you lower your vertical or inverted V antenna before a storm approaches.  I use a cruder version of W5CYF's idea to lower my inverted V whenever I'm not using the antenna or are away from the shack.  Out of sight, out of mind.  If you're living in an area prone to thunderstorms, you may want to consider this antenna tilt base project. W5CYF does a good job of showing us how to plan and build this valuable mast accessory.  You should be able to buy most of the tilt base materials from the nearest home improvement center or hardware store. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio n...