Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you want to build a multi-band, end-fed wire antenna, then this simple "homebrew" 9:1 UnUn will prove to be a most useful accessory. "Tinker John" (W5CYF), shows us how to make this basic antenna accessory -- something that will help you get an acceptable impedance match between your transceiver and your end-fed antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfnvqQeDLoQ. Here are some comments from "Tinker John" (W5CYF): Simple and inexpensive to build the 9:1 end fed long wire antenna is a good antenna for both portable and home use. This antenna, like all antennas, has it advantages and disadvantage. You’ll see some of both in this how to video. Amazon Link for other suggested items that may be related to this video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/w5cyftink... Royalty Free music courtesy of YouTube Creative Tools – Sioux Falls by Silent Partner Key moments View all...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfnvqQeDLoQ. This post is number 2100 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. In this well-made video, "Tinker John" (W5CYF) guides us through the design, construction, and building of a simple 9:1 UnUn for use with long wire antennas. The device is cheap and easy to build--something John calls a "nice one-evening project." The finished project is suitable for both home and portable operations. For the latest Amateur/Ham news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ http://www.hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. https://paper.li/f-1576465810 (breaking amateur/ham radio news). Thanks fo...

If you can't view the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfnvqQeDLoQ. This video offers a good, clear, and simple way to design and build a 9:1 UnUn for "Long Wire Antennas."  Tinker John (W5CYF) says this inexpensive, one-evening project uses locally available materials and will prove useful for both portable and home operations.  Why not make one for your emergency "Go-Kit?" 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://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfnvqQeDLoQ. If you use a long or random length wire for your home or portable antenna, a good ground radial system, an antenna "tuner", and a sturdy 9:1 balun are necessary to keep SWR low and RFI out of your shack. In this video, "Tinker John" (W5CYF) shows us an easy, simple, and inexpensive way to build a 9:1 balun for any random length wire antenna you use.  John takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, and use segments of this handy, "one-evening project."  Make two of these baluns--one for home use and the other for your mobile "go-kit." 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.wordp...

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfnqQeDLoQ.  An end-fed long wire  coupled to a 9:1 balun and a decent "counterpoise" or ground radial system makes an excellent portable or home-based antenna.  In this video from "Tinker John" (W5CYF), we learn how to build an easy, inexpensive, and lightweight 9:1 UnUn for a long wire antenna. By following the steps shown in this video, you'll have a durable 9:1 UnUn in only a few hours.  This would make an excellent weekend project. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my two news sites: http://www.kh6jrm.info (breaking news of interest to the Amateur Radio Community). https://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com (ARRL news and events for Hawaii Island radio amateurs). Be sure to check the blog sidebar for more antenna and propagation articles. Opinions expressed in this blog are mine u...