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=MsrgGy_JhpY. A portable HF/VHF station doesn't have to be complicated. In this video from USNERDOC (KF7ETX), a few "Long Arm Painter's Poles", some inexpensive wire, an antenna "tuner", a few batteries, and a small HF/VHF transceiver will get you on the air.  This video shows the perfect "antenna weather"-- wet, rainy, and a bit chilly. Despite the poor conditions, KF7ETX easily sets up his station and makes a few contacts. Most of the antenna materials can be found at the nearest home improvement or building supply outlet. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these sites: 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 updated each Friday). https://paper.li/kh6jrm/

If you can't view this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsrgGy_JhpY. Here's another simple multiband HF portable antenna using common materials found at your nearest hardware store or home improvement outlet.  The antenna support is a common telescoping painter's pole.  Just add a dipole for each band of interest, separate each antenna by a few inches, hook up a convenient length of 50 ohm coaxial cable, add a choke balun and an antenna "tuner" if desired, and you're ready to go.  An excellent emergency and portable antenna for field operations. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com. http://www.kh6jrm.info (breaking news for radio amateurs). http://www.arrl.org. Other sites of interest: http://hawaiisciencedigest.com (science and tec