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=b0niy7Sy96Q. Why not take a break from HF propagation problems and try working some of the amateur radio satellites?  Many of these new satellites are based on the successful SO-50 design and can be worked with simple antennas and basic VHF/UHF equipment. In this video, Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) show us how to build a sturdy, portable satellite antenna that has dual band (2 meter/70 cm) capabilities.  You can mount the antenna on a tripod or hold it in your hand as you pick out the satellite you wish to use. Dave takes us step-by-step from the design and construction phase all the way to the testing and use procedure.  This dual band satellite antenna is suitable for both home and portable use. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these sites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudion

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0niy7Sy96Q An interesting way to collect some extra points and experience for the upcoming ARRL Field Day is to contact the wide variety of amateur/ham radio satellites available for this event. If you don't have an antenna to do the job, then this simple, inexpensive portable amateur radio satellite antenna may be the answer.  The antenna covers both the 2 meter and 70 cm amateur radio bands, and can be used with your HT or dedicated VHF/UHF transceiver. Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) takes you step-by-step through the design, construction, tuning, and on-air tests needed to make a fully functional satellite antenna. An article by Sean Kutzko (KX9X) entitled "Get on the Satellites for ARRL Field Day" is available here:  https://www.amsat.org/get-on-the-satellites-for-field-day.  Sean's article originally appeared in the June 2018 edition of

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0niy7Sy96Q. In this exceptionally well-made video from Dave Turlock (KG0ZZ), we learn how to build a simple and effective satellite antenna covering the 2 meter and 70 cm Amateur Radio bands.  Dave takes you step-by-step through the design and construction phases of this project.  Whether you enjoy portable operations in the field or DX contacts from your home shack, you'll find this uncomplicated antenna a worthwhile addition to your radio room. 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://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0niy7Sy96Q. In this informative and easy-to-understand video, Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, and use of a small, hand-held portable Amateur Radio dual band (2 meter/70 cm) satellite antenna.  While this antenna is a bit complex, Dave's building process and suggestions will make assembly fairly simple.  This antenna is suitable for both home and portable use.  Use this antenna to copy Amateur Radio satellites during the upcoming ARRL Field Day on 23-24 June 2018.  For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: 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 & Informa