Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Random length end-fed antennas are simple, effective HF antennas if you calculate the proper wire length, use a wide-ranging antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner"), and employ a proper  counterpose system. Mike Markowski (AB3AP) does an excellent job of explaining both the theory and practice behind random length end-fed antennas.  If you're in an experimental mood, you may want to try the 1936 end-fed "zepp" antenna from H. J. Siegal (W3EDP). If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pllrgHq1uqA Here are some comments from Mike (AB3AP); Join us live every Wednesday & Thursday for a new sessions- https://sites.google.com/view/ratpac . For full list of RATPAC presentations & accompanying documents/materials visit http://tiny.cc/ratpac-list . Radio Amateur Training Planning and Activities Committee (RATPAC) comprises Amateur Radio Operators of a wide variety of backgrounds and e