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 e...