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=Z-cUNs274rU. If you need a strong, sturdy, and weatherproof center connector for your home or portable dipole antenna, then this video from Ed (W4EDF) is what you need. Ed does a surplurative job of taking us through the design and construction of this center connector, using commonly available parts from the nearest home improvement or hardware store.  This dipole antenna center connector is perfect for the portable antenna described in the video (credit to KF7ETX). 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.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Tha...

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-cUNs274rU. Here's an interesting dipole center support that will withstand bad weather, heat, dust, and other environmental factors.  In this video from Ed (W4EDF), we get a detailed, thoroughly explained step-by-step process in designing and building of the original Field Expedient Dipole Antenna center platform introduced by K7ETX.  This would make a good club or school project. For the latest Amateur Radio News and Information, please visit these websites" http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://paper.li/kh6jrm/1430289353 (Amateur Radio News & Information). Other sites of interest: Hawaii Science Digest (https://paper.li/f-1476233615). Hawaii Intelli...

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-cUNs274rU. Here's a little item from W4EDF that could make erecting that portable or Field Day antenna a bit easier--a sturdy, easy to use center support for your dipole.  In this video, Ed (W4EDF) takes you step-by-step through the design and construction phases of the original Field Expedient dipole antenna platform introduced by KF7ETX.  A very nice addition to your portable station equipment. 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. Other sites of interest: http://hawaiisciencedigest.com (science and technology news for radio amateurs). https://hawaiiintelligencedigest.com (trends in geopolitical intelligence and...

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-cUNs274rU. Concise, simple, and clear explanation by Ed (W4EDF) on how to make a do-it-yourself Dipole Antenna Platform.  This easily-made dipole antenna center support will be useful for a variety of emergency, portable, and even QTH-based radio operations. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit my news site at http://www.kh6jrm.info. Hawaii Island radio amateurs are encouraged to visit my ARRL news site at http://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com Be sure to check out the blog sidebars for additional antenna and propagation articles. Opinions expressed in this blog are mine unless otherwise stated. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).