Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCq_fOwCLT4 This is post 2338 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you enjoy working the low bands (80m/160m), then you know how difficult it can be to place a decent antennas for these frequencies on a small urban lot. In this video from Callum (M0MCX) we learn how to build inverted L antennas to cover these bands.  Callum does an excellent job of explaining the theory, construction practices, and testing behind these HF antennas. Here are some of his remarks: I finally made my first Inverted L in summer 2017 to enter the IOTA contest for 80m band. I loved it. Small footprint and the best of both worlds, some DX capability on the one hand and some "local" ability too. See what you think. My name is Callum, callsign M0MCX. The whole DX Commander brand was a bit of an "accident" since I already have 2 x d...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCq_fOwCLT4. Another great video tutorial from Callum (M0MCX), the "DX Commander."  In this video, Callum describes how he made his first Inverted L Antenna when he entered the summer IOTA (Islands On The Air) contest.  Callum says his design for the 80 meter Amateur Radio band had a "small footprint" and was good for both DX and local contacts. If you choose to build an Inverted L HF Antenna, be sure to have a good ground radial system to raise efficiency and reduce RFI in your shack.  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://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://amateurradionewsinformation.com (Amateur Radio New...