Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  How would you like to improve the gain of the "classic" dipole antenna? You can if you build an Extended Double Zepp Antenna, based on this design from Stan Gibilisco (W1GV). The EDZ antenna consists of two collinear 0.64 wavelength elements in phase, resulting in an approximate gain of 3dB over a dipole along the main lobe. Stan gives you all the information you need to build this fairly large antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j3BsYbzwvw. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Stan (W1GV): Collinear array of "two 5/8 waves in phase." http://www.sciencewriter.net Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript Stan Gibilisco 39.7K subscribers Videos About

  If you've run out of wire and metal tubing for your next antenna project, why not use widely available copper or aluminum metal tape for that next portable antenna? In this video, John Portune (W6NBC) explores the design possibilities of metal foil tape, which can be found at the nearest hardware or home improvement outlet. John shows us how to create "various small sized tape HF & VHF antennas" from that roll of foil tape you may have hidden in your garage. The projects are easy-to-make and offer acceptable performance for home station or portable use.  No special tools or metal fabricating expertise are required to make these antennas. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MA4dIlapyA. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from John (W6NBC): Hams are used to building antennas out of copper tubing, aluminum tubing and wire. However, ther