HF Ham Radio Random Wire Portable Antenna Backyard. Post 1721.
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U44aXzD2LB4 Here's a simple random length wire antenna that you can use at home, in the field, or for emergency operations. Just follow the step-by-step procedure shown by Larry (WD0AKX), and you'll be on the air in a matter of minutes. Larry's operation consists of a random length of wire, an antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner"), a unun, and a basic counterpoise. Larry's QRP rig is the excellent Elecraft KX3, which seems perfect for this informal antenna system. Check this link for information on determining the best length for your random wire antenna: http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/radioWire/. 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://oa...