Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  How would you like to build 20 meter band antenna that fits comfortably on a small urban lot, is bidirectional, and exhibits about 3dB gain over a dipole? This project is doable if you follow the instructions provided by Peter Waters (G3OJV).   With a few minor modifications, this simple, effective HF antenna can cover several amateur radio bands, including 40m, 20m, 15m, and 10 meters. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYO8IeZhRAA. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): The Half Square antenna is capable of fitting into a small space, and this 20m version offers 3dB gain in two directions. It requires only 10m garden length and can be configured to also operate on 40m, 15m and 10m as well as 20m. Even 80m operation is possible with a simple home made add-on. Our Original Video describing the 20n Half Square ...

Here's another great antenna article from Peter Waters (G3OJV). In this video, Peter shows us how to build a half square antenna which fits into a small backyard and delivers 3dB of gain in two directions (front and back). The antenna is simple to build and and can be used both at your home station and "in the field." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browsers search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYO8IeZhRAA. Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): 5,257 views Oct 24, 2022 The Half Square antenna is capable of fitting into a small space, and this 20m version offers 3dB gain in two directions. It requires only 10m garden length and can be configured to also operate on 40m, 15m and 10m as well as 20m. Even 80m operation is possible with a simple home made add-on. Our Original Video describing the 20n Half Square     • ULTIMATE SMALL GARDEN 4-BAND HF ANTEN...   Spider Pole https://w...

A properly designed and built Half-Square HF Antenna is compact and capable of delivering a bidirectional gain of approximately 3dB. In this well-paced video, Peter Waters (G3OJV) shares some fascinating suggestions on how to maximize the performance of this simple HF antenna. The "classic" Half-Square antenna is perfect for the ARRL Field Day, portable operations, or even for home station use. If you can't see the video. please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYO8IeZhRAA. Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): The Half Square antenna is capable of fitting into a small space, and this 20m version offers 3dB gain in two directions. It requires only 10m garden length and can be configured to also operate on 40m, 15m and 10m as well as 20m. Even 80m operation is possible with a simple home made add-on. Our Original Video describing the 20n Half Square     • ULTIMATE SMALL GA...   S...