Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Every radio amateur should have an emergency antenna for unexpected events or disasters. In this video from Brett of the "SurvivalComms" video channel, we see how a length of coaxial cable and a few basic tools can get you on the air without much effort.   Your "sleeve dipole" antenna is perfect for communications drill and portable operations.  Make one today and place it in your vehicle or near your home station.   If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser inbox:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlVGhNpY2oI Here are some comments from Brett: First in a series of easy to build field expedient antennas that will save your bacon. Using a damaged hank of coax we build a simple antenna using just a multitool and cordage. Build skills , save money, have fun . For our metric system viewers : 1/2 wavelength formula 144/Fmhz = 1/2 wavelength in meters #survivalcomms #survivalradio #survivalantenna ----- Thanks for joining us t...

Thanks to Brett of the "SurvivalComms" video channel for this quick and easy field expedient antenna made from coaxial cable and cordage. You can make this emergency antenna from a piece of old coaxial cable you might have in your home stations or from cable you find at a neighborhood garage sale. This variant of the "classic" sleeve dipole can fit in your emergency "go-kit" or in the corner of your shack. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlVGhNpY2oI Here are some comments from Brett: First in a series of easy to build field expedient antennas that will save your bacon. Using a damaged hank of coax we build a simple antenna using just a multitool and cordage. Build skills , save money, have fun . For our metric system viewers : 1/2 wavelength formula 144/Fmhz = 1/2 wavelength in meters #survivalcomms #survivalradio #survivalantenna Show less 165 Dislike Share Dow...