Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you've run out of wire and metal tubing for your next antenna project, why not use widely available copper or aluminum metal tape for that next portable antenna? In this video, John Portune (W6NBC) explores the design possibilities of metal foil tape, which can be found at the nearest hardware or home improvement outlet. John shows us how to create "various small sized tape HF & VHF antennas" from that roll of foil tape you may have hidden in your garage. The projects are easy-to-make and offer acceptable performance for home station or portable use.  No special tools or metal fabricating expertise are required to make these antennas. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MA4dIlapyA. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from John (W6NBC): Hams are used to building antennas out of copper tubing, aluminum tubing and wire. However, the...

Radio amateurs have used all kinds of metals for building antennas, including various metal foils. In this 17 November 2021 presentation to the Denver Radio Club, John Portune (W6NBC) discusses some unusual, but effective Ham Radio Antennas made from common materials, such as metal tape and aluminum foils. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MA4dIlapyA Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).