Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Thanks to Randy (K7AGE) for this enjoyable DIY QRP dummy load.  This antenna accessory will add a bit more safety and reliability to your portable or emergency operations. Randy does an excellent job of taking us through the construction of this simple, often necessity for Amateur Radio on Air activities. Randy also provides a list of basic parts and tools that will make this project a success. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9FLgWoyfsY. Here are some comments from Randy (K7AGE): In this video, I build a simple QRP Dummy Load that is good for up to 20 watts. It even has test point that you can use a meter to measure the voltage to calculate the power of your transmitter. Parts needed: 8x 100 ohm 3 watt metal film resistors 1x 1N5711 diode 1x 0.01 uF capacitor BNC or SO239 connector Elecraft sites: http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_k... http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E74006... Ebay...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9FLgWoyfsY. Every ham radio station needs a dummy load.  This piece of equipment allows transmitter testing and adjustment with minimal RF energy. In this well-organized video from Randy Hall (K7AGE), we get a step-by-step tutorial on how to make an inexpensive QRP dummy load capable of handling 20 watts input. The device is small enough to put in your knapsack or "go-kit". Here are the materials needed for this project: "Parts needed: 8x 100 ohm 3 watt metal film resistors 1x 1N5711 diode 1x 0.01 uF capacitor BNC or SO239 connector Elecraft sites: http://www.elecraft.com/mini_module_k... http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E74006... Ebay diode http://www.ebay.com/itm/172427456902?... Ebay resistors http://www.ebay.com/itm/322171242623 " ------------------------------------ For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and informati...

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browswer search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9FLgWoyfsY. Here's a simple, effective QRP dummy load for field or portable operations.  In this video, Randy (K7AGE) takes us from beginning to end in making this useful station accessory.  Randy says the dummy load can handle 20 watts without a problem. The dummy load also has a test point that you can use to meter your voltage and calculate the power of your transmitter.  A nice, basic project that will be useful for years to come. For the latest Amateur Radio News and Information, please visit these web sites: 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 that is updated each Friday afternoon). https://paper.li/kh6jrm/1439289353 (Amateur Radio News & Information). Other sites of interest: Hawaii Science ...

If you can't views this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9PLgWoyfsY. Randy Hall (K7AGE) has produced another fascinating and easy-to-follow tutorial for radio amateurs.  This time, Randy takes us step-by-step in making a 20 watt QRP Dummy Load.  The material list is simple and readily available from several Amateur Radio stores and distributors.  You may have some of these components in your "junk box." Material list: 8 X 100 ohm 3 watt metal film resistors. 1 X 1N5711 diode. 1 X .001 uF capacitor. BNC or SO239 connector. The dummy load even has a test meter to measure the voltage used in your QRP transceiver.  A very nice weekend project. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.Hawaii ARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com. http://www.kh6jrm.info (breaking news for radio amateurs). ...