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=Uzoxj73b3sw. Here's a simple, inexpensive, and effective dipole antenna you can use for the 10 meter band during the ARRL Field Day in late June.  According to "Tanner Tech", the antenna sets up in 10 to 15 minutes and uses the wheel of the truck to support a mast.  You can modify this antenna for any other amateur radio band.  This antenna is suitable for both portable and home station use. 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 News & Information). Views expressed in this video are those of "Tanner Tech". Be ...

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzoxj73b3sw. Although the ARRL Field Day doesn't occur until the last full weekend of June, you may want to make a few antennas and test them before this popular contest.  In fact, some Amateur Radio Clubs are participating in several unofficial "Winter Field Day" events to practice before the main contest. In this video, we see a simple, easy, and inexpensive way to get on the 10 meter amateur radio band with materials you may already have in your shack.  Similar antennas can be built for 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters and set up in the same way as this video. 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). ...