Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Thanks to Michael (KW3KW) for this exceptionally well-made  video about End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) antennas. Many radio amateurs would agree that a properly designed, built, and deployed EFHW is one of the best portable antennas available. Michael does an excellent job of merging antenna theory with practical applications in this upbeat video presentation. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S1f4nlYl-Q. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Michael (KW3KW): f you could only select one HF Ham Radio Antenna, for both your base unit and go-bag, the End Fed Half Wave Antenna is your choice. I will explain what it is, how to set it up, different configurations, various manufacturing options. I will also go deeper into what is a NVIS Antenna and why you need it. It is a great option when using the EFHW Antenna. Make sure to check out all...

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...