NVIS-A Way to Build One. Post #1617.
NVIS-A Way to Build One. Post #1617. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com/2018/09/14/nvi-a-way-to-build-one/ Author: Stacy Holbrook (KH6JRM). Accessed on 15 September 2018, 1557 UTC, Post #1617. Please click link to read the full article and to view the supporting videos. Comment: Do you need a reliable, sturdy, and inexpensive antenna for local or regional communications? If you do, a simple NVIS (near vertical incident skywave) HF antenna may be what you're looking for. These high-angle radiators provide consistent coverage out to approximately 500 miles/810 kilometers, depending on propagation and weather conditions. I've used a simple 40 meter NVIS antenna mounted 16 feet/4.87 meters above ground level to check in to the Hawaii Interisland Net. My signal reports vary from 57 to 59. In this post, Stacy (KH6OWL) provides a simple tutorial on getting started in NVIS communications. He provides drawings, photos, and three outstanding videos to ex...