Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you live in a deed-restricted home, apartment, or condo, then you know how difficult it is to erect an efficient "stealth" HF antenna. In this video, Peter Waters (G3OJV) shows us how to design, build, test, and operate a nearly "invisible" HF antenna that won't be noticed by your neighbors. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDbkiAXG0rg. ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ Roberts (KH6JRM).

  Here's another great post from Montana ham Dennis Lane (KR7Q). In this beautiful video, Dennis discusses his early ham radio "career" and how his ideas about HF antennas have changed over the years. After Dennis shows us his beam antenna, he explains how he got into Parks on the Air (POTA) and SOTA (Summits on the Air) activities.   During these outdoor operations, Dennis realized he need a simple,  " nonsense", cost effective HF antenna for the great outdoors.  In Dennis's opinion, the End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) is the best solution to the portable antenna challenge. Dennis offers many suggestions for creating the EFHW, some of which you may find useful in your situation. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEgUvVFwqSQ. Here are some comments from Dennis (KR7Q): In this video I share some photos of my early days in ham radio. I also give you a glimpse of what a beaut...

If you need a quick and easy vertical HF antenna for POTA/SOTA activities or for emergency use at your home station, then this basic antenna system from Walt (K4OGO) may interest you. With a little luck from your junk box or the nearest building supply outlet, you can have a fully functional HF antenna in just a few minutes.  You may want to make an extra vertical for your emergency "go-kit." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEYp9IHqdIM. Here are a few comments from Walt (K4OGO): 16,001 views Nov 19, 2023 #hamradioantenna #portablehamradio #hamradio 16,001 views • Nov 19, 2023 • #hamradioantenna #portablehamradio #hamradio How to build a quick and easy vertical wire antenna for portable HF activations. #hamradio #hamradioantenna #portablehamradio Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 12.7K subscribers Thanks for joining us today. ...

  How about some much-needed holiday cheer from Gary Pearce (KN4AQ) and HQ ARRL? This video takes its inspiration from the classic poem by Clement Moore entitled "A visit from Saint Nicolas."  Enjoy. If you can see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxJpunNf5WI Here are few introductory remarks from HQ ARRL: 35,552 views Nov 20, 2012 35,552 views • Nov 20, 2012 KN4AQ's Christmas Classic, updated to HD Video! And for the 20th Anniversary of the poem, we've made a LIVE special edition:     • HRN 283: A Ham's Night Before Christm...   Visit our web site and find a 'no music' version that you can play over the air. it's in Episode 283. https://www.hamradionow.tv/episodes/2... HamRadioNow ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

  Here's a great weekend project that will improve your coverage and efficiency on the 2m/70cm amateur radio bands. In this video, Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) shows us how to design, build, test, and use a simple dual band VHF/UHF antenna. This vertical dipole antenna is perfect for both portable and 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=RcO5WAiksNI. Here are some comments from Dave (KG0ZZ): A simple ham radio 2 meter and 70 cm antenna for fixed or portable use. For details: http://www.amateurradio.bz/2m-70cm_ve... Key moments View all mount the antenna on the roof top 1:29 mounting hardware 3:44 drill a couple holes for your mounting clamp 5:49 drill a couple of holes 6:09 start off with two pieces of stainless one-eighth inch 6:19 measure from the very bottom edge of the element 7:30 make that six and one-quarter inches long 7:56 put the center lead on the top section 9:49 Dave ...