Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch/v=OJnp4BDST8U. Here's an excellent antenna idea for those radio amateurs living in deed-restricted housing governed by HOAs and CC&Rs.  This easily made magnetic loop antenna covers the 10-12 meter Amateur Radio bands and can be made from locally available materials.  The antenna can be used for  home, portable, and emergency use. The video is clear, concise, and easily understood.  Although several companies produce magnetic loop antennas, it may be more fun "to roll your own".  If you feel ambitious, why not make a magnetic loop antenna for 40 and 20 meters?  You may be surprised just how well these small antennas work.  A compromise antenna is better than no antenna. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrl

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/0Jnp4BDST8U.  An excellent video from the "Radio Ham Guy" on designing, building, and using a low cost magnetic loop antenna for the 12 through 10 meter amateur radio bands.  The antenna is made from commonly available materials and covers frequencies between 20 MHz and 30 MHz.  This would make an excellent antenna for homes and apartments affected by HOAs and CC&Rs.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert the following URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/0Jnp4BDST8U.  If you're looking for a lightweight, easy to build, and simple to operate portable or emergency antenna, then this homebrewed magnetic loop antenna from the "RadioHamGuy" (WD0AKX) may be just what you need. Most of the materials were obtained from local hardware stores or from WD0AKX's shack.  The antenna is designed to cover amateur radio frequencies between 20 MHz and 30 MHz.  The instructions in this video are clear and well illustrated.  This would make an excellent weekend project.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog's sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily.  You can follow our blog community with a free email subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).