Simple Ham Radio Antennas--Cheap, Quick, Easy to Build, Works Great QRP Portable Antenna!
If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your blog search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyZbQEUtyE4. This is post #840 in a continuing series on Amateur Radio Antennas. Another great and easily- followed antenna tutorial from "Tinker John" (W5CYF). This simple portable antenna is perfect for backpacking or portable operations from a public park, beach, or even your backyard. John uses a few Dollar Tree earphone cases, some surplus wire, and a few inexpensive items from his ham shack to build a very effective portable QRP antenna. The cost of wire has increased significantly over the past few years, so you may have to visit a few "garage sales" to get the wire you need. You can use a telescoping, fiberglass mast to support the antenna in a horizontal, sloper, or inverted vee configuration. A great antenna idea. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please check out the blog sidebars. These news f...