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=wpxLATs0FIo This video from John Saunders (VK4BZ) provides several options for radio amateurs looking for simple, effective, inexpensive, and thoroughly portable antennas for SOTA (Summits On The Air) and home use.  John does an excellent job of showing several antennas he has used in a variety of portable operations, including verticals, dipoles, and end-fed random length wires.  Most of these antennas can be made from locally available materials. John does a thorough job of describing the advantages and disadvantages of each antenna, so you choose the one that best suits your requirements.  These antennas can be adapted for use in deed-restricted properties, where easy set up and take down are a must. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http:/...

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpxLATs0FIo. If you need a simple, easily deployable HF antenna, then antennas designed for the Summits On The Air Program (SOTA) may be for you.  In this video from John Saunders (VK4BZ), we see a variety of easy-to-erect and effective HF antennas for portable or emergency use.  With the use of a telescoping fiberglass mast, a variety of antennas, from simple dipoles to verticals can be designed, built, erected, and used in minimum time--something that may interest those living in deed-restricted homes and apartments.  Add a simple LC network and you'll have an antenna with low SWR and acceptable performance. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these web sites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com. http://www.kh6jrm.info (breaking ne...