Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you're have trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/SxooXltxolI.  Here's part 2 of Dave Tadlock's (KG0ZZ) 4 part series on how to build a 10/15/20 meter trap vertical antenna.  In this section, Dave shows us how we can attach the coaxial cable to the aluminum tubing.  Just a note on the coaxial traps---Dave uses RG-58 coaxial cable for the traps and notes that this small diameter cable is sufficient for power levels up to 300 watts.  To be on the safe side, keep your power below 100 watts and you should do fine.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated daily.  Thanks for joining us today!  Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) continues his discussion on how to build a trap vertical antenna covering the 10/15/20 meter Amateur Radio bands. In part 2, Dave shows you how to adapt the coaxial cable trap to the aluminum tubing. Please be advised that aluminum tubing may be expensive in your area. Check metal recyclers, a scrap metal dealer, or a plumbing repair business for scrap aluminum tubing. With a little care and a few tools, you can make low power traps out of coaxial cable and door knob capacitors. Like aluminum tubing, door knob capacitors may be a bit expensive. You may find these capacitors at Fair Radio Sales in Lima, Ohio. For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars. These news feeds are updated daily. You can follow our blog community with a free e-mail subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed. Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).