Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Here's a great weekend project that will improve your coverage and efficiency on the 2m/70cm amateur radio bands. In this video, Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) shows us how to design, build, test, and use a simple dual band VHF/UHF antenna. This vertical dipole antenna is perfect for both portable and 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=RcO5WAiksNI. Here are some comments from Dave (KG0ZZ): A simple ham radio 2 meter and 70 cm antenna for fixed or portable use. For details: http://www.amateurradio.bz/2m-70cm_ve... Key moments View all mount the antenna on the roof top 1:29 mounting hardware 3:44 drill a couple holes for your mounting clamp 5:49 drill a couple of holes 6:09 start off with two pieces of stainless one-eighth inch 6:19 measure from the very bottom edge of the element 7:30 make that six and one-quarter inches long 7:56 put the center lead on the top section 9:49 Dave Tadloc

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcO5WAiksNI This is post 2551 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Dave Turlock (KG0ZZ) for this easy-to-make 2m/70cm vertical dipole antenna.  As Dave suggests, this antenna is perfect for home or field use. Here are some comments from Dave: A simple ham radio 2 meter and 70 cm antenna for fixed or portable use. For details: http://www.amateurradio.bz/2m-70cm_ve... ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).