Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't view the video, please insert this title URL into your browser's search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq4A9skU3Zs An inverted L antenna is an alternative HF antenna choice if you can't support a full halfwave dipole on your property. In this video, Craig Sheppard shows us his simple inverted L antenna, which has made some excellent DX contacts as well as good ragchews from around his home.  Craig's antenna consists of an 58-ft/17.68 meters horizontal element and a 24-ft /7.31 meters vertical section.  Please note the use of a counterpoise wire to complete the antenna circuit.  A good, basic antenna that will bring you many hours of enjoyment. 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-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq4A9skU3Zs. Here's a simple inverted-L antenna that works well between 40 and 10 meters.  According to Craig Sheppard, the antenna is about 58 feet/17.68 meters long and 24 feet/7.31 meters high at the branch supporting the top of the antenna.  The longer section is terminated at a post  between 6-7 feet/1.87-2.13 meters high at the far end.  Don't forget to install a good ground radial or counterpoise system to maximize efficiency and reduce RFI and SWR. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News & Information). https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgate