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=SYypZ0Ot55I. A nicely done and easy-to-understand tutorial on how to convert 2 "Ham Stick" antenna elements into a portable or emergency HF dipole antenna.  The key to this antenna is the MFJ-347 antenna mount which allows you to make a quick, effective dipole antenna for any portable operation, including the annual ARRL Field Day, a casual day at the park, or even on-air activities from deed-restricted properties (HOA/CC&Rs). According to KJ4YZI of the "HamRadioConcepts" Amateur Radio Channel, this antenna is simple, easy to set up and take down, and only requires a minimum of support pieces.  If you already have a fiberglass mast and a tripod, most of your work is done.  Although you won't get superior performance from this antenna, you will be able to get on the air and make contacts, especially away from crowded urban areas. 

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYypZ0Ot55I. Ham Stick antennas are the key to a simple, cost effective way to make a portable dipole antenna, which can be set up at Field Day or any other portable or emergency situation.  In this video from KG4YZI, we get an informative, step-by-step procedure on converting a few ham stick antennas into an easily built portable antenna. The MFJ-347 mount is a handy way to support the ham sticks. 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 afternoon). https://paper.li/kh6jrm/1430289353 (Amateur Radio News & Information). Other sites of interest: Hawaii Science Digest (https://paper.li/f-1476233615). Hawaii I