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=i-mj1Iyox9Y If you need a simple, effective antenna for portable, emergency, or even home use, then this homebrew end-fed long wire antenna from Steve Roberts (W1SFR) may be your answer.  This handy, well-made antenna is perfect for an emergency "go-kit", camping, or for use in deed-restricted housing (HOAs/CC&Rs).  All you need is some 14-18 AWG wire, a launching method, a small antenna "tuner", a basic ground radial or counterpoise system, and a QRP rig.  All of this material can be packed in a small box and saved for your next "field" operation. 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://hamr

If you can't view this video, please enter this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-mj1IyoxIY. Thanks to Steve Roberts (W1SFR) for this simple tutorial on how to use his end-fed 40-6M antenna.  The kit comes complete with the balun transformer and all the necessary pieces and wire, except for the carrying bag.  Steve uses a weighted fishing sinker to launch the antenna into a nearby tree.  This antenna is suitable for portable, emergency, or even ARRL Field Day 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. Be sure to check out the blog sidebars for more antenna and propagation articles. Opinions expressed in this blog are mine unless otherwise stated. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Ru