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=DlAsincIOtg This is post 2688 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Callum McCormick (M0MCX) for this excellent introduction to "WSPR" and other DX aids. Here are some general comment from Callum: This weekend, I scored my best 48-hour DX record. Don't judge me, just consider this for a moment. Callum, M0MCX. DX Commander #wspr #hamradio ----- 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=EGbBvVaLi2c This is post 2687 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you need a simple, multiband HF antenna, please consider this inverted L design from "Radio Axe." According to "Broadcast Belgium" (https://www.broadcast.be), "The inverted L antenna is simple and easy to build...the radiation pattern is asymmetrical with about 1 to 2 dB in the direction of the horizontal wire." The inverted L is good for locations with limited vertical space.  As with all vertical antennas, the inverted L needs a good ground radial or counterpoise system. 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=z-aPcM-voMs This is post 2686 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Tim (G5TM) for this excellent program about end fed HF antennas.  Tim does a good job of describing both the theory and practical considerations supporting this easily-deployable HF antenna. Here are a few comment from Tim: A look back on how these antennas radiate and why the mono-band option is a good option to consider. ----- 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=5TB89li_7kU This is post 2685 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. A good way test your emergency communications ability is to participate in a few simple portable operations with a "homebrew" Go-Box. In this video from Josh Nass (KI6NAZ), we see how such a box is made and what it contains. This video features the "Chameleon Tactical Loop Antenna" and the popular ICOM IC-7300 transceiver. Here are some comments from Josh: The first POTA for the ICOM IC-7300 Go-Box. It was a quick activation with some time for lunch and coffee! Items in my go box can be found on the Ham Radio Crash Course Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hamradioc... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support Ham Radio Crash Course Content Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hoshnasi (includes monthly newsletter, stickers and Pa...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mahLAFvCbfc This is post 2684 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Mike Hannah (W9XAX) for this inexpensive multi-band HF antenna. The antenna covers 40/20/15 meters without an antenna "tuner." Here are some comments from Mike: This is a multi-element vertical HF antenna I designed. I have 2 elements on it which will tune up on 40m, 20m, and 15m without a tuner and most others with a tuner. The goal of this project was to be cheap, yet tuned. It accomplished that goal. Hope you enjoy and leave some feedback!!! 73! Subscribe!!! ----- 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=bt5AAH4hVgs This is post 2683 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE) for this unique ham radio experience. This is a good way to combine physical exercise with amateur radio. Here are some general comments from Peter: Pedestrian mobile on 28 MHz with FT817 & 40cm magnetic loop antenna. PS: If you liked this video please consider supporting Amateur Radio VK3YE by: * Subscribing on YouTube, * Checking my books page at https://books.vk3ye.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ to see if any appeal, * Shopping on Amazon via: https://amzn.to/3iiDQXv​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ , or * Shopping on eBay via: https://ebay.us/i9DuWP (then if you buy something I'll get a small commission at no cost to you) ----- 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=KrrJxWK0NNM This is post 2682 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) for this inexpensive way to make antenna insulators.  According to Kevin, the plastic product cost him less than $10 and will provide insulators for many years. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).