Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Thanks to Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) for this excellent 10 Meter Vertical Antenna project. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLgFeTpIX4A This is post 2813 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Dave: A 10 meter ground plane antenna that can be mounted on a mast or used as a ground mounted vertical antenna. For more information about this antenna: http://www.amateurradio.bz/10-11m_gro... ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you need a simple, inexpensive emergency 2 meter antenna, then this project from Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) is for you. This basic vertical dipole antenna can be made from locally available materials found in your junk box or at the nearest building supply outlet. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tafy51yUzQo This is post 2812 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Kevin: An old design that many new hams may not be familiar with. Easy to build with minimal tools, great emergency throw-it-together antenna. If you like my videos, please subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/user/loughkb?s... If you want me to keep making more videos like this, consider becoming my patron at Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/kb9rlw/ Discuss this and other videos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kb9rlw/ Hit me up on the echolink repeater down by my house: W9TE (Node: 5...

Thanks to Ian ("ianxfs") for this inexpensive, easy-to-build 5/8 wave 10 meter antenna.  If you have access to an old 5/8 wave CB (11 meter) antenna, your work will be reduced substantially. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eboJV6rY4a4 This is post 2811 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Ian: Further development of a design from the website below where a commercial 5/8ths wave CB antenna is reverse engineered. This enhanced model is tuned specifically for the 10m amateur band and also adopts a ferrite choke, which is an improved option over the air-wound choke which is also shown in the build. The parts for this simple DIY build probably already exist in your shack? If not, they come to about £5 for the air-wound choke model, or about £10 if you go for the ferrite choke model. A list of parts: Main Antenna = 3.5m RG58 coax + 3.25m of insula...

Thanks to Peter (G3OJV) of the "Waters and Stanton Video Channel" for this excellent introduction to random wire antennas. The key to making this antenna work efficiently is to add a 9:1 UnUn and a good counterpoise system. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpGzBPtkxRg This is post 2810 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Peter: The Random Wire Antenna is popular with Ham Radio operators around the world. But how does it work, and does it work! Peter g3ojv, takes a look at it and relates his experience. https://www.balundesigns.com/content/... https://hamradiostore.co.uk/ldg-ru-9-... ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Thanks to "SevenFortyOne" for this innovative, useful antenna mount for portable and sota antennas. This antenna project could also be used in deed-restricted housing where easy set-up and braked-down are priorities. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iM9e3L2C2jk This is post 2809 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from "SevenFortyOne": I made a homebrew Ham Radio antenna mount for my ham sticks that I could use in the field or with POTA. It was a bit more work than it should have been but I think the concept is good. POTA Activation video coming soon! My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sevenfort... My Wife's Art: https://laurelwoodstudio.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChKG... My Merch: https://www.grapevineamateurradio.com... The Youtubers Ham Radio Bunch: https://youtubershamfest.com/ #hamRadio #antenna ...

How would you like to make an effective 2 meter yagi antenna for very little money? If this idea intrigues you, please view this video from Chuck (KK6USY). This antenna is based on a design by Nathan Loucka (WB0CMT), who published the concept in the April 1993 "QST", pages 55-56. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD8dWC13ckU This is post 2808 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from KK6USY: In this video I show a article from QST magazine that is from April 1993 on how to build a 2 meter Yagi for 7 bucks. With inflation you might actually be able to build it for the price of a Fast Food Meal Lol. article; http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Techno... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Aluminum arrows: https://amzn.to/307NdF1 Nylon Threaded Rod: https://www.mcmaster.com/threaded-rod... Threaded Rod: https://amzn.to/3wvGh #ARRL ...

Here's an interesting project that will be useful for both home and field use. Thanks to "SevenFortyOne" for this simple antenna dummy load made from an "altoids" can, a few resistors, and common workshop tools. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser searchbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FACwXvq7gm8 This is post 2807 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from "SevenFortyOne": Here is a simple Ham Radio Antenna Dummy Load that i build from spare parts and some resistors provided by fellow ham and youtuber @cyclecamp1 My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sevenfort... #hamRadio #antenna #stayhome ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).