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=0EkFR6BsQ7w This is post 2291 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Josh Nass ("Ham Radio Crash Course") for this enlightening, easily understandable, and often humorous discussion of portable field antennas for radio amateurs.  This video was part of a presentation made to the Crescenta Valley Radio Club. Josh covers a wide range of portable antennas, including dipoles, verticals, and SOTA beams.  This video would make a great program for your next radio club meeting or for newly-licensed hams. ----- 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=TUbNDNBPFEM .  This is post 2290 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to "hamradiocommunications" for this basic, effective EME (Earth-Moon) ham radio station.  As the video explains, the key to this station is the M2 12-element yagi cut for 432 MHz.  If you're thinking about EME as a new challenge, then this video will help you get started. ----- 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://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ https://bigislandarrlnews.com. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://www.eham.net. https://paper.li/f-1576465810 (breaking Amateur/Ham Radio News). Thanks for joining us today. Aloha ...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbtdUfNOJrY This is post 2289 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Josh of "Ham Radio Crash Course" for this engaging and positive discussion of antennas for radio amateurs limited by deed-restricted housing. If you are forced into using stealthy or camouflaged antennas in your home, this wide-ranging review of HOA antenna options is for you. With a little creativity and a few suggestions from Josh and his website followers, you, too, can remain on the air without nosey neighbors and housing committees limiting your amateur radio hobby. 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=4KQEQJ5qeuw . This is post 2288 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to the "DX Commander", Callum McCormick (M0MCX) for this simple way to boost the performance of your antenna in deed-restricted properties. Here are some general comments from Callum: "Great tip for getting stealthy height for your wire antennas. Particularly useful for folks who don't have trees strategically placed. Aluminium Scaffold Tubes slip inside Sail Board / Wind Surf Masts. Then you can paint to suit. Cheap, economical and structurally sound. Background: My name is Callum, callsign M0MCX. The whole DX Commander brand was a bit of an "accident" since I already have 2 day-jobs (I own a couple of tech companies). Everything I make, I use myself. My products are the answer to *my* problems so I made stuff that worked for me. I don't...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRlY-vsBCc8 This is post 2286 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you're a radio amateur living in a deed-restriced home or apartment, this video from Kevin (N6VLF) and John (WB4JT) could help you return to the air without nosey neighbors complaining to your HOA/CC&R board. The star of this video is the "Ventenna" which is nearly invisible to  those living near you.  Here's some general information from Kevin and John: " #HamRadioTV #HamRadio #Ventenna #Pacificon #AmateurRadio Fiori Films Presents Ham Radio TV: Ventenna @ Pacificon 2018. In this video Kevin/ N6VLF, interviews John / WB4YJT http://www.ventenna.com These antennas where made for HOA's, nosey neighbors and picky wifes. Ventennas are constructed from rugged ABS plastic tubing. As such, they are virtually indestructible. They are designed to fit...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hG7dva9VIs This is post 2286 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. How would you like to build a simple 2 meter antenna from locally available materials? Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) provides the answer in this easily understandable tutorial on the Slim Jim Antenna--an antenna suited for both home and portable use. The video provides an excellent mix of practical antenna theory, simple construction practices, and motivation to get people building their own ham equipment. Here are some general remarks from Kevin: Details on the slim jim I just made to use outside on my RV. Super easy to make, performs well. Link to design web site: http://www.m0pzt.com/slimjim/ Link to discussion on slim jim vs J-pole: https://www.hamradio.me/antennas/slim... If you like my videos, please subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/user/loughkb?s... If you want me to ke...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6PY9TdQj98 .  This is post 2285 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to KA5D for this enjoyable and somewhat amusing discussion about designing, building, and using a basic 6 meter VHF antenna.  Here are some of his comments: From KA5D.com: Get on the 6m magic band during the second weekend of every June for the North American VHF contest, and listen for our contest rover KA5D/R. Here is an example of a rigid dipole you can build on short order, with nothing made of unobtainium, that will get you skipping across the E layer on six meters USB. Tune this for 50.125 Mhz. Each leg I eventually trimmed to 132cm, but your mileage may vary. Start long and trim equally, checking your work with an SWR analyzer. Put it on a pole and point it toward grid EM10 in central Texas...and call CQ contest. Don't forget to turn in your log to ...