Will it tune? Improvised Guerrilla Antennas
Some day you may be forced to use an improvised antenna to get on the air. Could you make an antenna from only the materials you find around you? Gil of the "Radio Prepper" video channel confronts that issue in this fascinating video. Using a simple antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner"), Gil tries a number of interesting antenna alternatives. A few of Gil's suggestions may prove useful in HOA-restricted properties as well. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bt_Xk3b89A Here are a few comments from Gil: Improvised antennas can be found in the field, though they are better for reception than transmission, but contacts are possible using efficient modulation modes. Mind your safety with suspected electrified wires! https://www.patreon.com/radioprepper DISCLAIMER: The Radio Prepper logo (depicting a microphone) is indeed inspired from a famous flag created in 1775. It is NOTHING