Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Thanks to Peter (G3OJV) of the Waters & Stanton Video Channel for this excellent, well-paced presentation on HF Mobile Operations. The video contains valuable suggestions on rigs, antennas, and grounding for a variety of mobile situations. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kwR4BxcQ6I Here are some comments from Peter: HF mobile is a popular ham radio activity that gets you away from the noisy suburban QRN and the chance to explore locations that may benefit your signal. Also a great opportunity for those who have antenna restrictions. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Everything you need to know about collinear antennas from Ed Fong (WB6IQN). This program was presented to the Sierra Nevada Amateur Radio Society on 06 May 2021. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlgkyRSUTDI Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you live in deed-restricted housing or have little or no room for a regular HF antenna, a mobile HF Antenna could get you on the air with minimum expense. In this presentation from David Casler (KE0OG), we learn how a small mobile HF Antenna can be used in otherwise difficult conditions to give you a way to get and stay on the air.   David offers both a theoretical and practical approach to using mobile HF Antennas as home-based antennas. If you can't see the video, please go here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn62Vnw5euU Here are some comments from David (KE0OG): om, N6AJR, is a older gentleman who has some trouble getting around, and he would like to mount one of his mobile antennas to a metal picnic table or a tripod. Dave has a few pointers before proceeding. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/user/davecasler . Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB . Tip Jar: http://ke0og.net/tip-jar Edited by Callum Jakeman To learn more about me, visit: http://www.dcasler....

If you need a high-gain, directional antenna for the 2 meter or 70 cm Amateur Radio bands, please consider this quad antenna design from KK6USY ("Ham Radio Adventures"). The antenna is lightweight, portable, and easily-made. If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6O6IrLc1kY Here are some general comments from KK6USY: In this video I build a 2m cubical quad antenna. I show the parts I designed an 3D printed for the build. 12-volt rotor build, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvWvs... As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Comet Original CAA-500 Mark II, https://amzn.to/3pQ8lJg Pyle speaker stand:, https://amzn.to/3pCCXht 22-gauge silicone wire; https://amzn.to/3MspUsv Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer; https://amzn.to/3HGG669 Caculator:, https://www.pasty.com/~ccraa/antennas... Be sure and subscribe to these great channels: TheSmokinApe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJl ... Ham Radio Dude: https://www.youtube...

If you can't fit a full-size 80 meter dipole antenna into your small urban lot, then this modified linear loaded design from Callum (M0MCX) may be what you need. Callum takes us through the design, construction, and testing phase of this shortened dipole. If you can't see the video please click this link: Small Cheap Linear Loaded 80m Dipole - YouTube Here are a few comments from Callum: The legs of this dipole are only 12.4m long (about 40 feet). See what you think. Callum. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you need a compact, lightweight, effective HF antenna for POTA (Parks On The Air) and SOTA (Summits On The Air) operations, then this CHA P-2.0 magnetic loop antenna may the perfect solution for field activities. Eric of the "Ham Radio Concepts" video channel gives us an excellent overview of this versatile portable antenna.  The CHA P-2.0 would be good choice for the upcoming ARRL Field Day Event in late June. If you can't see the video, please go here:  HF Magnetic Loop Antenna, CHA P-Loop 2.0, Ham Radio POTA SOTA - YouTube Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you're looking for ARRL Field Day Antennas, this archived article from "DXzone.com" will help you select the antenna best suited for your operation. Views expressed in this antenna summary are those of the reporters and correspondents. Accessed on 13 March 2022, 1342 UTC. Source: https://www.dxzone.com/best-field-day-antenna. Please scroll down to read the article. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://www.simplehamradioantennas.com).   Check out these  cool ideas and get inspired to homemade your HF Field Day Antennas. You may find additional inspiration by visiting our large collection of articles about: Wire Antennas End-Fed Antennas Windom Antennas G5RV  and  W3DZZ  antennas Field Day Antennas End Fed Half Wave Antenna for 6 / 40 Meter EARC 6m to 40m EndFed Half Wave Antenna project produces an inexpensive, multiband, end fed HF antenna matchbox that is quick and easy to setup and use. Smithe Windom Six Band HF Windom antenna K3MT HF Windom a...