Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFW-dre0OrQ. This excellent video with Gordon West (WB6NOA) comes from the Ham Nation program, episode 215.  In this video, Gordon shows how radio amateurs remain active by placing a variety of antennas in their attics.  Sometimes, there are no other alternatives because of deed-restricted housing (HOAs and CC&Rs). A few of these compromise antennas work quite well, delivering hours of operating time to antenna-limited areas.  Hopefully, some of these suggestions will help you get and stay on the air. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://paper.li/kh6jrm/1430289353 (Amateur Radio News &

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert the following URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/gFW-dre0OrQ.   Gordon West (WB6NOA) show how some hams are using antennas in unexpected places, including attics.  The antenna in this installation is a compromise that works.  While not perfect, this stealth or hidden antenna gets this radio amateur on the air in grand style without nosey neighbors complaining about the loss of their view.  The key here is low power , digital modes, and creative design.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebar. These news feeds are updated daily.  You can follow our blog community with a free e-mail subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Related articles ARRL "Clarity on Amateur Radio Parity" Statement Separates Fact from Fiction IARU emcomm display at ITU WRC-15 Geneva Amateur Radio Licens