Simple Ham Radio Antennas

A properly designed and built Half-Square HF Antenna is compact and capable of delivering a bidirectional gain of approximately 3dB. In this well-paced video, Peter Waters (G3OJV) shares some fascinating suggestions on how to maximize the performance of this simple HF antenna. The "classic" Half-Square antenna is perfect for the ARRL Field Day, portable operations, or even for home station use. If you can't see the video. please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYO8IeZhRAA. Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): The Half Square antenna is capable of fitting into a small space, and this 20m version offers 3dB gain in two directions. It requires only 10m garden length and can be configured to also operate on 40m, 15m and 10m as well as 20m. Even 80m operation is possible with a simple home made add-on. Our Original Video describing the 20n Half Square     • ULTIMATE SMALL GA...   S...

Here's another ARRL Field Day antenna that could boost your signal on the band of your choice. In this video from Stan Gibilisco (W1GV), we learn how to design, build, and use the "classic" Bobtail Curtain Antenna. This antenna is a bidirectional, monoband, broadside array for HF--a perfect addition for 20 or 40 meter operations. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dU2b0AHD1M. For more antenna projects, please go to http://www.sciencewriter.net. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

"KL7BOB Field Day Antenna-5 Bands with a tuner." Views expressed in this Amateur Radio Antenna post are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 21 June 2023, 2319 UTC.  Content provided by "https://hamuniverse.com." Source:  https://www.hamuniverse.com/kl7bobfielddayant.html ("KL7BOB Field Day Antenna-5 Bands with a tuner." Please click link or scroll down to read your selections. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM). If you need a simple, inexpensive multiband HF antenna for the ARRL Field Day, please try this design from former amateur radio operator Robert Richie (ex-KL7BOB). The antenna is inexpensive and easy to build--a perfect match for home and portable stations. KL7BOB Field Day Antenna 5 Bands with a Tuner! The photos in this article show an antenna I made for field day and erected as a NVIS inverted V. It was used on 5 hf bands with a tuner. The apex was at 20 feet and the ends were 10 to 15 feet above ground. We worked 15m, 17m, 20m, 40m, and ...

Propagation on "The Magic Band" or 6 meters has improved considerably over the past few months, thanks, in part, to Solar Cycle 25. Now's the time to experiment with simple, easily-made antennas for 6 meters.  In this video from Walt (K4OGO), we learn how to design, build, and test a basic vertical dipole for "The Magic Band.' If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsPPRDW6JIw Here are a few comments from Walt (K4OGO): How to build a simple vertical dipole antenna for the 6 meter band. #hamradioantenna #verticaldipole #6meterhamradio COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 8.61K subscribers Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

If you're looking for a simple ARRL Field Day Antenna that exhibits a low takeoff angle and shows an improved signal to noise ratio, then this 15 meter Moxon Antenna built by Michael Martens (KB9VBR) is the answer. Michael takes us from start to finish in this well-made, easy-to-understand tutorial. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ddtVW8HweM Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR): The Moxon is an 2 element Yagi style antenna that boasts of a low takeoff angle and high front/back signal to noise ratio. The 15 meter Black Widow Moxon is an excellent antenna for Field Day or other events were a lightweight, portable antenna is ideal. Follow along as I build a Moxon antenna out of fishing poles and other common parts. -- References -- KG4JJH Black Widow 15 Meter Moxon Antenna: http://www.kg4jjh.com/blackwidow.html AC6LA Moxgen Calculator: https://ac6la.com/moxgen1.html Building the ...

An in-depth discussion of ground radial and counterpoise systems from David Casler (KE0OG). Dave does an excellent job of explaining the theory behind ground radial systems for vertical antennas.  Not all vertical antennas require a counterpoise or an extensive radial system to function efficiently. Dave examines several types of HF vertical antennas and describes the ground radial or counterpoise system best suited for those antennas. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D6ZyTXK9WM Here are some comments from David (KE0OG): This question came up during the live stream: Why do some verticals have radials and others don't. We answer this in some depth. Subscribe:     / davecasler   . Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB . Tip Jar: http://ke0og.net/tip-jar To learn more about me, visit: http://www.dcasler.com/about/ Tip jar (on my website): http://www.dc...

Thanks to "Tinker John" (W5CYF) for this clean and efficient way to run ham radio coaxial cable from your outdoor antenna through a brick wall to your station operating position. Most of the materials for this project can be found at the nearest home improvement center or 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=-7fQzpC6RLw Here are a few comments from "Tinker John" (W5CYF): Showing how to permanently put coax through brick wall using commonly found items at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. Click here to see items that may be related to this video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/w5cyftink... ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).