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=9yARhBgi020&ab_channel=vk3ye This is post 2381 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Australian ham Peter Parker (VK3YE) for this unique elevated counterpoise system for his HF vertical antenna. According to Peter, the tuned counterpoise works fairly well.  You may want to use Peter's idea if your HF vertical has a poor ground radial system produced by limited space or deed restrictions. Of course, Peter's location on the ocean shore does a lot to enhance his signal. Here are a few comments from Peter: Long radials are a hassle with vertical antennas. Can short tuned counterpoises work? Find out as I try a dual band 17/20 metre antenna at the beach. ----- 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 searchbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yARhBgi020. This is post #880 in a continuing series discussing amateur radio antennas. Great video tutorial from Peter Parker (VK3YE). Long radials are a hassle in a portable or emergency situation. Ground-mounted radial wires can present a safety hazard to both animals and people.  In this video, Peter uses a television rabbit ears antenna along with a variable capacitor to create a tuned counterpoise for his 20 meter vertical antenna.  The small tuned counterpoise system works very well and reduces the chances of someone getting tangled up in a ground radial system. Of course, Peter's location near a beautiful Australian beach helps launch a decent signal.  If you don't have sufficient room for a ground radial system, try this idea from Peter. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please check out the blog sidebars.  Th