Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you need a simple, efficient 5 band HF antenna, then this modified End Fed Half Wave Antenna from Hayden (VK4YE) is for you. The antenna measures 25 meters long (82 feet) and uses a counterpoise and a 49:1 impedance matching network.  A wide range antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner") should be able to help keep SWR within limits. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLteM18NnYc Here some observations from Hayden (VK4YE): Here are my experiments and modifications with an EFHW (end-fed half wave) based on the VK4YE design, testing, 80m loading coil, the coax counterpoise, and the common mode toroids. This allows a antenna for smaller spaces and backyards. The BEST Multiband HF Antenna for Limited Spaces! 👉 https://youtu.be/OOBgqFYhV6I Toroids 👉 https://geni.us/zl6H FT-240-43 👉 https://geni.us/qpzIxP (Amazon) FT140-31 👉 https://geni.us/ps6to (Amazon) VK4YE http://sarc.org.au/wp-con...

Here's another way to support a large vertical antenna--use a helium balloon as an improvised tower. Thanks to Bob (W9BVX) and the KB9VBR Amateur Radio Video Channel, we see how a group of antenna experimenters used a balloon as an impromptu antenna support during a field operation. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVXJB-k8co0 Here are comments from Bob (W9BVX); At the young age of 9, Bob W9BVX, visited an ARRL Field Day site with his dad and saw the most amazing thing; an HF antenna lifted into the air by a helium balloon. Ever since that day, his life's dream was to do the same thing. Watch now as he ticks another item off his 'bucket list'. Thank you to the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association for assistance with this project: Http://www.wvraclub.org . Support Ham Radio Q & A! Shop Amazon: http://amzn.to/29Nj1m ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM)...

Thanks to "Tinker John" (W5CYF) for this handy antenna accessory for raising and lowering your vertical antenna.  This project uses locally available materials and will provide a way to lower your vertical antenna when it's not in use. This accessory should appeal to those operating from deed-restricted properties, where antennas must remain out of sight. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaPUn9wy_hw Here are some comments from "Tinker John" (W5CYF): Using off the shelf material and hardware you can build a simple tilt base for your vertical antenna. EZ Project using hand tools and less than $25 in material. Click here to see items that may be related to this video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/w5cyftink... NOTE: W5CYF is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertisin...

Thanks to Steve (AD4XT) for this simple 30-foot (9.146 m) ham radio antenna mast. Most of the materials for this project can be found locally at the nearest building supply outlet or hardware store. If you can't see the video, please go here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSbuHE6-TLE Here are some comments from Steve (AD4XT): 30' Homemade antenna mast for ham radio. I did not want to wait 20 years for a tree to grow where I need one. No guy wires at the height that I am using. Enjoy, 73 I am good on qrz. Ad4xt ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

An interesting look at the theoretical and practical considerations of very long wire antennas. Callum (M0MCX) does a good job of explaining the pros and cons of these oversized antennas.  Antennas, such as the classic Beverage Antenna, are excellent receiving tools for a wide variety of signals.  Beverage Antennas are mostly used for receiving. Callum also touches upon the disadvantages of transmitting on long wire antennas, and describes the equipment needed to make these antennas usable for amateur radio transmissions. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsjS7dGhWW0 Here are some comments from Callum (M0MCX): Interesting look at High-Gain and Extremely Long Wire Antennas (conceptual - I haven't tried these!). Apparently Dipoles and End Fed Antennas do this! Have you tried one? Do you have the space? Give it a go. Of course Beverage Antennas have similar characteristics (but work to...

In this video, Peter Waters (G3OJV) explores several restricted space HF antennas.  Among the best, is a modified end-fed antenna using a RU-49:1 balun from LDG. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcuHTWWOg7c Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you need to deploy an HF antenna quickly, then this "New JPC Antenna" may interest you. According to Richard (2E0SXX) and Tony (M0TNY), this portable antenna can be unpacked and set up in under 3 minutes--perfect for field operations or for those living in deed-restricted housing. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFniPXOkDds Here are some comments from Richard and Tony: Find out more about our JPC Antennas here: https://www.hamradio.co.uk/jpc For this week's Something for the Weekend Tony and Richard go out to the park to demonstrate the new portable antenna systems from JPC! Ham Radio Store: http://www.hamradio.co.uk/ Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hamradiouk Follow us on Twitter: @HamRadioUK https://twitter.com/HamRadioUK ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).