Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you have trouble seeing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/OqzofoHDu-U.  Those of us living in deed- restricted homes or apartments (HOA and CC&R controlled) face some difficult antenna choices.  One of the ways to escape the watchful eyes of compliance committees is to design, build, and install a "stealth" or hidden antenna.  In this video, Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) describes a simple attic antenna that can keep you on the air.  This antenna won't match the performance of a yagi-type beam antenna, but it will get you contacts and help you continue your interest in amateur radio.  A compromise antenna is better than no antenna at all.  Best of all, this antenna is invisible to your neighbors.  With these kind of antennas, low power and digital modes will create the least RFI.  Good Luck!  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news fee...

If you have trouble seeing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/2bMNm57YUbA.  Nice, useful video tutorial from Daniel Devine on how to make a simple, effective 2 meter antenna for apartment use.  According to Daniel, this basic design will get you on the air in less than 20 minutes.  You could also make a J-pole antenna or use an old "rabbit ears" TV antenna for a 2 meter dipole.  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).

If you're having trouble seeing this video, please insert this URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/6QwBiz_LB9M.  In this video, Stan Gibilisco (W1GV) show us how to build a simple line "tuner" for feeding random wire antennas, especially half-wave end-fed wires.  Used with this simple tuner and a counterpoise system, a random wire antenna can be used effectively and efficiently on amateur radio bands from 80 meters to 10 meters.  You can also buy commercial versions of this design from several manufacturers of amateur radio equipment.  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).

If you're having trouble seeing this video, please insert the following URL into your blog search box: https://youtu.be/uxDijG9g0dM.  If you're " antenna challenged" by restrictive HOAs and CC &Rs and you need to keep a low-profile, then a thin, small gauge wire strung to a nearby support or tree, combined with an antenna tuner and a counterpoise system may be what you need to get on the air.  In this video by "stancoyote", we learn how to string up a stealth antenna that is largely invisible to neighbors.  Stan has been using this antenna for some time without being noticed by the neighborhood.  Stan's random wire is 53-feet/16.15 meters long with a 58-foot/17.68 meter counterpoise.  Stan also shows us how to void RFI in the shack with good grounding and counterpoise wires.  This antenna may work for you.  Try it out.  For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars.  These news feeds are updated...

If you're having trouble seeing this video, please enter this URL into your blog browser: https://youtu.be/o7kNyuy-4UE.  Nice, basic tutorial on the theory, design, and use of the classic Beverage Antenna from Stan Gibilisco (W1GV).  If you have the space, you may want to use a "Beverage" for receiving 160 meter signals.  These antennas work very well and are fairly easy to make.  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). Related articles Send your name to Mars Southgate Amateur Radio News Software entry wins annual construction competition 2014 September VHF Contest Certificate The Yasme Foundation Announces Grants LOL in the age of the telegraph

If you're having trouble seeing this video, please insert the following URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/5y85c4Lys-o.  This well made video tutorial from "videosbymike" shows us the simple procedure of hooking up the popular LDG YT 100 Autotuner to the versatile Yaesu FT-857 D HF/VHF/UHF transceiver.  The operator is using the Alpha EZ Military Antenna, which is attached to his condominium balcony in Sanford, Florida .  He also shows us his emergency power system , consisting of 2 X 30 wattt solar panels from Goal Zero , which charge an 80 AH AGM Duracell Battery .  Nice system.  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). Related articles Letter Re: How to Obtain Your Amateur Radio L...

If you'r having trouble seeing this video, please insert the following URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/CM1GisogMxc. Fascinating antenna and mast project from Chris Smith.  Smith shows us how to build a quick-deployment mast for portable or emergency use.  In this video, Smith builds a 14-ft/4.26 meters mast with an attached 2 meter, 1/4 wavelength ground plane antenna.  The mast can be extended with four more steel sections to get about 24-ft/7.31 meters of total height above ground.  Smith says the antenna is light in weight and is easy to build, erect, and take down.  Nice project.  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). Related articles ARRL "Clarity on Amateur Rad...