Simple Ham Radio Antennas

If you want a truly "invisible" antenna for your home station or for that impromptu "field" operation, please try this "underground dipole antenna" from YL Raisa (R1BIG). See what happens when Raisa buries her dipole antenna in a layer of sand from a nearby beach...a very intriguing project that performs better than expected. If you can't see the video, please insert this tile URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp1ZC0e2W8M Here are some comments from Raisa (R1BIG): 17,269 views Jul 15, 2023 #hamradio #r1big #oh7bg Help me to understand. I planned this test as a joke, but it turned out serious. Successful QSOs on an antenna that is invisible and buried in the sand!! And this - on the day with bad propagation because of magnetic storm. To get an SWR 1.4 on 14.200 MHz I had to shorten the antenna in half! And it worked still well even with DX Stations from Siberia. Dear hams, how is this possible? -- To watch more re...

Here's another outstanding antenna tutorial from Chuck (KK6USY). In this video, Chuck shows us how to design, build, test, and use this foolproof antenna design. The basic 20 meter dipole is perfect for home station use or for field operations such as POTA and SOTA. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVCsYU-nUdI. Here are a few comments from Chuck (KK6USY): In this Video I will show how to build a 20 meter Dipole from parts you might have around the house, from build to tuning for your desired frequency. Check out the Ham Radio Adventures Merch shop: https://partner.spreadshirt.com/shop-... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Camco Hitch Mount Flagpole Holder, https://amzn.to/31qfWSL Towever 84433 Trailer Hitch Extension, https://amzn.to/37ni4hS Camco Hitch Mount Flagpole Holder, https://amzn.to/31qfWSL Towever 84433 Trailer Hitch Extension, https://amzn.to/37ni4hS ...