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=VMWe-4I-05k .  This is post 2270 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you need an easily erected multi-band antenna for the upcoming ARRL Field Day, then this 8-band "HyEndFed" antenna is for you. Thanks to "Outdoors On The Air" for providing an excellent test of this versatile antenna in an actual Field Day environment.  Here are some of his comments: "I finally get the chance to use the HyEndFed Field Day antenna in one of its preferred configurations. Join me to see how it performs during a Ham Radio HF Portable camping weekend. Fore more information on the HyEndFed Field Day antenna, please visit this link: https://www.hyendcompany.nl/antenna/p... For more information pertaining to the HyEndFed Portable Line Isolator: https://www.hyendcompany.nl/antenna/p... " ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and inf...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJDB6IV-dNQ .  This is post 2269 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to the "Repairs 101" website for this handy coaxial cable repair guide.  The video covers a variety of cable feed lines for communications equipment.  The repairs are simple, quick, and inexpensive. ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. https://paper.li/f-1576465810 (breaking Amateur/Ham Radio News). https://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W48NZVngQ6A .  This is post 2268 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. For may radio amateurs, the 2020 ARRL Field Day will be quite different than operations in years past.  Many of us will be operating from our home shacks or highly restricted areas because of the coronavirus. In this video, Michael Martens (KB9VBR) reviews some of the challenges presented by home operations.  In some respects, the COVID-19 will force many hams to implement emergency communications in a real-world scenario.  The coronavirus Field Day will give us excellent practice in becoming self-sufficient.  A little "real" practice will help all radio amateurs become more prepared for emergencies. Here are some of Michael's observations: "With the pandemic upon us this year‚ how will you be participating in the ARRl Field Day? In this video I out...

 If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBm7JsbVQzw .  This is post 2267 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Like many of my fellow radio amateurs, I once lived in a deed-controlled apartment which restricted the kind of antennas I could use. With a little creativity, I was able to get on the air with a homemade indoor loop.  Not perfect by any means, but I did get on the air. In this video from Lucien (DH7LM), we get a good, positive, and simple way to get on the air from restrictive housing covenants. Julien outlines steps you can take to return to the airwaves without arousing the suspicions of nosey neighbors. Here are some of Julien's comments: "Many hams nowadays have to deal with antenna restrictions of one form or another and simply can't put up "dream antennas" and have to find solutions. Here are some ideas for ham radio operators in the same boat and ...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuBBHR6Z-lE . This is post 2266 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Bret of "Survival Comms" for this easy-to-make video on designing, making, testing, and using what he calls "The VHF/UHF folding ground plane." According to Bret, this antenna has "broad bandwidth, great performance, simple implementation, and low cost." This antenna would make a great addition to your emergency "Go-Kit." ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. https://paper.li/f-1576465810 (breaking Amateur/Ham Radio News). Thanks for joining us tod...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju5HNzsO1Ns .  This is post 2266 in a continuing series of simplehamradioantennas. Thanks to Ron C for this innovative, unusual approach to antenna placement. Ron used what little space he had in his attic to build a multi-ban "fan" dipole antenna.  Perhaps, Ron's approach will help our fellow radio amateurs who live in deed-restricted homes and apartments. ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.or. http://www.hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://www.eham.net. https://paper.li/f-1576465810 (breaking amateur/ham radio news) Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2LRCvabjuA .  This is post 2265 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Many radio amateurs around the world will spend the 2020 ARRL Field Day operating from their home stations.  The COVID-19 pandemic has changed this popular event into a solo effort with most large club gatherings at public parks and facilities severely limited. In this excellent, upbeat video from HQ ARRL and the Sangamon Valley Radio Club of Springfield, Illinois, we see how a simple home ham station can still be true to the spirit of Field Day while avoiding the danger of contracting the coronavirus. J. Mitch Hopper (K9ZXO) takes us through the steps needed to go solo on Field Day by operating 1-D (commercial mains) and 1-E (battery, solar power, generator) from your home station. The ARRL has bent the rules a bit to give individual radio club members a...