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=IKuLDnwuy8M. A 40/80 meter coil-loaded inverted V dipole antenna is an excellent fit for a small urban lot or any other restricted outdoor space.  However, tuning this antenna for efficient operation in both bands can be a bit challenging, especially where loading coils are used. In this well-made video from Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ), we learn a few ways to make the tuning procedure a bit less painful, while making sure each of our two bands is operating at peak efficiency.  Dave does a thorough job of explaining what to to without wasting time or materials.  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://hamradiohawaii.word...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKuLDnwuy8M. Inverted V Dipole Antennas are simple, inexpensive, portable, and capable of multiband operations using a variety of options.  In this video, Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) uses homebrew coils to convert his inverted V antenna into a dual-band, 40/80 meter antenna.  The video offers valuable suggestions on adjusting the loading coils for optimum efficiency on both 40 and 80 meters.  This coil-loaded 40/80 meter inverted V would make an excellent HF antenna for the upcoming ARRL Field Day, especially now that propagation is favoring 160, 80, and 40 meters. 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://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrl...

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKuLDnwuy8M. A coiled loaded 40/80 meter Inverted V Antenna is ideal for a small urban backyard.  If you use a PVC pipe mast or a telescoping fiberglass support, you can raise and lower this antenna quickly. Other than designing, making, and erecting the inverted v, the only other issue with this simple, easily made antenna is tuning the antenna--something that must be done to reduce SWR and RFI in your shack. In this helpful video from Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ), we learn how to tune this coil-loaded inverted v in a few easy steps.  Why not make an inverted v antenna as a back up for your current antenna?  Inverted Vs also make excellent portable and emergency antennas. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. ...

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?=v=IKuLDnwuy8M. Here's another great antenna idea for the upcoming 2017 ARRL Field Day Event on 24-25 June 2017.  With propagation favoring the lower HF Amateur Radio bands (160 meters through 40 meters), a combination 40/80 meter coil loaded inverted V dipole would make an ideal antenna for this annual event.  With the proper coils, an antenna "tuner" won't be necessary to work 40 and 80 meters, which should give regional daytime performance and good night time range. An inverted V only needs one supporting mast and a few tie-off stakes. Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) does an excellent job of explaining how to tune this two-band antenna.  When you're done with Field Day, keep this project in your shack in the event of emergencies or local DX-peditions. Also, Dave has produced an outstanding video explaining how to build this antenna.  To see t...