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=1AElxCzujIY. An exceptionally well-done, clear, and simple tutorial covering the theory, design, construction, and use of three popular gain-type antennas--the Yagi, the Log Periodic, and the Phased Array.  Dave Casler (KE0OG) supplements his presentation with easy-to-follow illustrations and valuable construction suggestions for radio amateurs interested in attaining better antenna performance. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these web sites: 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 News & Information) http://www.southgatearc.org. https://www.eham.net. Be sure to check the blog sidebars for more antenna and pro

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AEIxCzujIY. If you wish to explore antenna possibilities beyond simple dipoles, inverted vees, and verticals, try building a yagi, log periodic, and phased array. The time and effort expended in designing, building, and using these antennas is worth it in terms of better performance, higher gain, and directivity. In this video, Dave Casler (KE0OG) discusses each of these antennas and makes suggestions on how you can build your own version of these antennas. The video is informative and easy to understand--a good, basic tutorial worth keeping in your reference library. 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 after