Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tafy51yUzQo. This post 2116 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you need a quick and easy 2 meter antenna, then this video from Kevin Loughnin (KB9RLW) is for you. All you need is some surplus coaxial cable, simple tools, and "F" or PL-259 connectors. Kevin does an excellent job of assembling this simple, classic version of the "sleeve dipole antenna". Make a few of these antennas for your emergency "go-kit" or for your next mini-dxpedition to the nearest public park.  A fun, educational project that will prove useful in emergency  and portable operations. Here are some remarks from Kevin: " old design that many new hams may not be familiar with. Easy to build with minimal tools, great emergency throw-it-together antenna. If you like my videos, please subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/user/loughkb...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tafy51yUzQo. With a few basic tools and some 50 ohm coaxial cable, you can make an emergency 2 meter antenna for home or portable use.  Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) shows us a simple, easy way to make a fully functional 2 meter antenna from common materials in your shack.  Why not make this antenna for your "go-kit" or for your club's Field Day event?  You never know when an emergency will strike. 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://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio News & Information). https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (K...

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tafy51yUzQo. It may be wise to make several versions of this simple, inexpensive antenna for portable or emergency operations.  Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) does an excellent job of creating an emergency antenna from coaxial cable.  The antenna is easy to build and uses a minimum of tools.  The antenna can be designed for your favorite amateur radio bands and stored in your vehicle or shack when you need to get on the air quickly. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://paper.li/kh6jrm/1430280353 (Amateur Radio News & Information). Other sites of interest: Hawaii Science Digest (http...