Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  On your next outdoor adventure, why not erect a full-wavelength HF Loop Antenna?  If you find tall trees next to your campsite, please try this 80 meter loop antenna idea from Kevin (K7SW). The performance of this loop antenna is nothing short of fascinating! Kevin takes you step-by-step through the entire antenna project, including materials needed and basic construction guidelines. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDMRFbEGlsw. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Kevin (K7SW): On this camping trip, I take the parts required to setup and test this 80 meter full wave loop antenna. Starting out with 288 feet, I trim this antenna to 280 for my location. The tree supports were a max of 25 feet at this test location for POTA K-4397 I take some measurements and get to use this antenna to see if it can be of use to me camping or for ...

I have always been a fan of full-wave HF Loop Antennas, especially when I can "go to the field" and hang lots of wire in trees and other tall structures. In this video from K7SW, we get a full start to finish discussion of designing, building, testing, and using a full-wave antenna for the 80-meter Amateur Radio Band.  Of course, you will need a lot of "open space" for this antenna, but the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages of such a large antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDMRFbEGlsw Here are some comment from K7SW: 8,591 views Aug 21, 2022 On this camping trip, I take the parts required to setup and test this 80 meter full wave loop antenna. Starting out with 288 feet, I trim this antenna to 280 for my location. The tree supports were a max of 25 feet at this test location for POTA K-4397 I take some measurements and get to use this antenna to see if it ...