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Building a ground plane antenna

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Here's a simple, inexpensive VHF/UHF antenna you can build from locally available materials. W4OLV takes us step-by-step through the design, building, and testing stages of this compact, light-weight antenna. He also provides a list of the tools and materials needed to make this antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSgFZhpF2BI This is post 2390 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from W4OLV: How to build a VHF/UHF ground plane antenna with household wiring. SO-239 Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Amateur Radio App: Search "amateur radio" in Apple or Android App Store. Radiating Element: 19.75" in length Ground Radials: 22.25" in length (x 4) ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).