Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you need a simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-make HF receive antenna, nothing beats the "classic" long wire antenna. In this video from Jez (2J4EZ), we see how ordinary materials from around your ham shack or home can be transformed into a basic long wire antenna. Although I've been a radio amateur for 48 years, I've always had a "soft spot" for short wave listening (SWL).  My homebrew long wire antenna, paired with an old Hallicrafters SX-62A receiver, has given me hours of enjoyment, especially on the MW broadcast band. If you want some fun exploring the MW and HF spectrum, just build a long wire antenna similar to Jez's. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU0DhCkglfw. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  Here are some comments from Jez (2J4EZ): In this weeks video we build a simple long wire antenna. You might have the parts sitting ther

  Thanks to Dave Tadlock (KG0ZZ) for this excellent, simple, and sturdy 2-element 10 meter Yagi Antenna.  The antenna is perfect for any portable operation, including the ARRL Field Day. Dave takes you step-by-step through the design, construction, testing, and use of this basic Yagi antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ5aYxLzJyM. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Dave (KG0ZZ): A simple 2 element 10 meter yagi antenna ready in time for Field Day weekend. Key moments View all Measurements 4:37 Mounting Bracket 5:02 Measurements for the Antenna 6:21 Hardware 8:12 Dave Tadlock 27.4K subscribers Videos About Facebook