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=5PbOfZYzCUE. Another "classic" multiband HF antenna to consider is the "Windom Antenna", originally designed around 1922 by Loren G. Windom (ex-W8GZ). Windom's original design was fed by a single wire connected on 1/3 of the antenna's total length, with modern versions using balanced line and coaxial cable to feed this off-center fed dipole. Windom's design often created RFI and SWR problems because it had no "return conductor" or shied on the single feed wire.  Modern versions have largely solved the common mode and RFI problems found with this antenna. In this video, Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) provides an excellent review of the theory, construction, and use of this nearly 100-year-old design.  If you build and test this antenna carefully, it will give you years of contacts at minimal cost. For the latest Amateur

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PbOfZYzCUE. One of my favorite "classic" hf antennas is the off-center-fed dipole known as the "Windom Antenna."  The original design was created by Loren Windom (W8GZ) in 1922.  This off-center multiband antenna was fed just by a single wire connected on 1/3 of the antenna's overall length.  The feed impedance was approximately 600 ohms.  Modern day descendants of Windom's original design use open-wire feeders to attain multiband hf capability, thus reducing some of the TVI and other interference issues commonly found in the single wire feed system. In this video, Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) explains the general theory behind the "Windom Antenna" and outlines some of general parameters and performance capabilities of this "classic" wire antenna.  Properly designed, this antenna gives multiband HF performance at mi

If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P0fZYzCUE. Here's another classic HF antenna worth trying.  In this video, Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) introduces us to the Windom Antenna and explains the theory, design, and operation of this "oldie but goodie" from the early 20th century.  Modern versions of this antenna can be fed with balanced feed line and used with an antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner") to gain multiband HF operation. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these sites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com. http://www.kh6jrm.info (breaking news for radio amateurs). Other sites of interest: http://hawaiisciencedigest.com (science and technology news for radio amateurs). https://hawaiiintelligencedigest.com (trends in geopolitical intelligence, strategic forecasting, t

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PbOfZYzCUE.  Here's a multiband antenna classic that can give you hours of enjoyment, especially if you build this bit of radio history yourself.  This antenna has gone through a variety of alterations since it was first described in the 1920s.  In this video, Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) explains the history, concepts, and theories behind this half-wavelength antenna.  Stan also explains the baluns and feed lines needed to make this harmonic antenna a winner at your shack.  You might be surprised how well this antenna works at your location. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily. Opinions expressed in this blog are mine unless otherwise stated. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).