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=cJ5aYxLzJyM. Here's another interesting video from Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ).  This time, Dave shows us how to make a simple 2 element yagi antenna for the 10 meter Amateur Radio band.  By following Dave's step-by-step instructions, you'll have a fully functioning 10 meter yagi in time for the upcoming ARRL Field Day (23-24 June 2018).  The antenna is suitable for both home and portable use. 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://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News & Information). https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us today...

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ5aYxLzJyM. Here's a simple, inexpensive, and efficient 2-element 10 meter yagi you can build in time for the Winter Field Day exercise (27-28 January 2018) or for the regular summer ARRL Field Day event during the last full weekend in June. Dave (KG0ZZ) takes you step-by-step through the design, construction, and operational phases of this 10 meter yagi antenna which can be used for both home and portable operations.  A lightweight mast and rotor will round out the project.  This would make a great club project for newly licensed Technician Class radio amateurs.  Techs have a good slice of the 10 meter band, and given decent propagation, they could experience the DX thrills many of us get during a contest. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpr...

A nicely built 2-element 10 meter yagi antenna for field day or for portable use. Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) does his usually good job in explaning the theory behind the antenna, the kind of materials needed for construction, and how to use the antenna to your best advantage. Dave says it's also possible to build the yagi out of pvc pipe and wire, "but the pvc pipe will need a 1" x 8' wood dowel or 'closet pole' for a stiffener." Good luck in this upcoming Field Day during the last full weekend of June. I'll have more Field Day antenna suggestions in forthcoming posts. There's nothing quite as satisfying as building your own antenna and seeing it "do its stuff." For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars. 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. You can get more Amateur Radio news by visiting my ne...