Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you can't fit a full-sized dipole or vertical antenna in your small urban lot, please try this suggestion from David Casler (KE0OG). Dave shows how to connect several "Hamstick" antennas into a workable vertical or dipole antenna for restricted spaces. Hamsticks can also be used for portable operations, such as Parks On The Air (POTA) and Summits On The Air (SOTA). If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIQX8qrIJUo Here are some comments from Dave (KE0OG): 27,330 views Mar 10, 2023 Ask Dave! Answers Your Ham Radio Questions I received from Chameleon Antenna their CHA-QUAD ONE to review. I also bought some MFJ HF Mobile Ham-Tenna Whips. The CHA Quad ONE acts as a hub into which you can put either two Ham-Tenna or other Ham Sticks to create a short dipole, or add a second set to create a two band dipole. Watch to learn more about the items. #hamstick Subscribe:     /...

According to MJ (KW3KW), one of the best portable and at-home ham radio antennas is the End-Fed Halfwave.  In this video, MJ discusses the theory, design, construction, and use of this versatile amateur radio antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S1f4nlYl-Q Here are some comments from MJ (KW3KW): 30,751 views Premiered Oct 21, 2022 Ham Radio For Preppers If you could only select one HF Ham Radio Antenna, for both your base unit and go-bag, the End Fed Half Wave Antenna is your choice. I will explain what it is, how to set it up, different configurations, various manufacturing options. I will also go deeper into what is a NVIS Antenna and why you need it. It is a great option when using the EFHW Antenna. Make sure to check out all my videos on Ham Radio for Beginners. Key Links Resonate Vs Non-Resonate Antenna: https://palomar-engineers.com/non-res... Harmonics / Resonant...

I've always enjoyed building "classic" ham radio antennas.  In this video, I renewed my acquaintance with Gordon "Dick" Bird's now famous mini-beam HF antenna. Peter Waters (G3OJV) does an excellent job of describing both the theory and practice behind this classic HF antenna.  If you have some basic tools and a few weekends to devote to building this exceptional HF antenna, you'll have a "classic" beam that will provide hours of DX fun. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmSrTocLqCg Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): 18,036 views Sep 13, 2023 Possibly the most famous Ham Radio HF Mini-Beam ever conceived. A 65-year-old design that seems to have been forgotten by many! Peter G3OJV, takes you through the concept and highlights some ideas that you might want to incorporate in a self-build design. Although protected by Patent, you are permitted to bu...

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://youtu.be/DjzLQnDgZu4?si=dwnBgHbPx_aFJPLP If you need a new portable antenna for your emergency "go-box" or for that next "in the field" operation, you've come to the right place. In this video, Jason (KC5HWB), reviews 7 inexpensive portable antennas available on the Amazon website. Here are some comments from Jason (KC5HWB): 20,994 views Premiered Nov 7, 2022 #kc5hwb #Hamradio #hamharder My current top 7 choices for portable antennas on Amazon. As an Amazon affiliate, I can earn commissions from qualifying items. Teyleten Robot Portable No Tune End Fed Half Wave Antenna Module https://amzn.to/3UZmbas K6ARK QRP Antenna Matching Unit Kit https://amzn.to/3EaCgUv K6ARK 20W Antenna Matching Unit Kit https://amzn.to/3yc9mzy Radiowavz END FED Half Wave Antenna, 40M https://amzn.to/3SQ45Wn RadioWavz DX40 Off Center Fed (OCF) Dipole Antenna https://amzn.to/3ru...