Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sScrfbf0uIg. Here's an interesting and somewhat complex wideband HF antenna that you may find useful.  In this video, Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) explains the theory, construction, and operation of the Conical Monopole Antenna.  You may need some help in building this antenna.  This antenna would make a good club project. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily. Opinions expressed in this blog are mine unless otherwise stated. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/sScrfbf0ulg.  If you want a broadband vertical antenna, then the conical monopole antenna described by Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) may be what you need.  Years ago, this antenna was popular with military communications sites.  Stan describes the theory, design, and construction details of this unique vertical antenna.  As with all vertical antennas, a good ground radial system is needed to obtain peak performance. You can research this antenna further at this site:  http://www.rfcafe.com/references/qst/conical-monopole-antenna-november-1966-qst.htm.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you're having difficulty viewing this video, please insert this address into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/sScrfbf0uIg.  If you need a simple antenna which delivers broader bandwidth than a basic vertical, then the conical monopole may be your solution. In this video, Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) explains the theory, design, and construction of this intriguing antenna. Although this antenna is a bit more complicated than a vertical, it won't take too long to duplicate Stan's design and have it operating by the end of the day. Take your time and be sure to lay out a good ground radial system.  Good luck! 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 email subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).