Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/1Ff4_4T9RiI.  This is part 3 of a 4 part series from Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) on how to make a simple 10/15/20 meter trap vertical antenna.  In this well-produced and detailed segment, Dave show us how to make the 15 meter trap. Dave recommends using a trap calculator for exact measurements.  The traps are made from RG-58 coaxial cable, so be careful on how much power you use with this antenna.  To be on the safe side, keep your power around a 100 watts or less.  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 Turlock (KG0ZZ) continues his tutorial on how to build a 10, 15, and 20 meter Trap Vertical Antenna. In part 3, Dave shows us how to build a 15 meter trap for the antenna. You can use a trap calculator to figure out the measurements. In part 4, Dave makes traps for 20 meters and 40 meters and finishes the final touches on this 3-band HF antenna. For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, be sure to 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! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Note:  If you have difficulty viewing this video, please insert this URL into your browser: https://youtu.be/1Ff4_4T9RiI.

Here's part 3 of 4 on how to design, build, install, and use a Ham Radio 10 Meter Loop Antenna by Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ). Having built the 10 Meter Loop Antenna on the ground, Dave shows us how to install the antenna on a tower and how to check the antenna with a SWR analyzer. Dave's step-by-step assembly procedures are clear and easily followed. Part 4 of this project will be the subject of my next post. For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars. These news feeds are updated frequently. You can follow our blog community with a free email subscription or by tapping into the blog RSS feed . Thanks for joining us today! Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Related articles Students learn about ham radio ARRL Board Names Award Recipients Andamans to host global ham radio operators meet How To Get Your HAM Radio License In 7 Days The Best Way To Communicate When The Power's Out