Simple Ham Radio Antennas

A discussion of the new "Scot Hex" Hexbeam Antenna from Colin (MM0OPX). The antenna covers the 15, 12, 10 and 6 meter Amateur Radio Bands. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  Please scroll down to see the video. Here are some comments from Colin (MM0OPX): Overview of the newly developed ScotHex Hexbeam antenna covering 15, 12, 10 & 6 meter bands. Link to the build files - https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... Link to the playlist of the 20-10m Hexbeam build -     • Building the MM0OPX lightweight porta...   Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript MM0OPX Field Radio 6.76K subscribers Videos About  

  Here's another excellent multi-band dipole antenna for both home and field use. In this video, Walt (K4OGO) tests the popular "N9SAB Ultralight Dipole Antenna" during a recent visit to Poland. The antenna is lightweight, easy-to-set-up, and covers the Amateur Radio Bands from 40 meters to 6 meters. Walt says the performance of this "urban portable" antenna is outstanding. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WF-wljFQ8c. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Walt (K4OGO): Operating urban portable while traveling in Poland with the N9SAB Ultralight Multiband Dipole for 40-6M #hamradioantenna #hamradio #dipoleantenna Links to N9SAB Antennas: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HamRadioAnt... eBay: https://www.ebay.com/str/n9sab Tim G5TM YouTube channel:     / @timg5tm941   Stuart G5STU YouTube channel:     / @g5stu  

  Here's another inexpensive HF antenna that can be built to fit your urban lot or small back yard. In this video, Peter Waters (G3OV), designs, builds, and tests a simple, effective End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) Antenna.  The key to using this multiband hf antenna is the use of a home made 49:1 UnUn. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser searchbox:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqEV2BFGulc. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): Here is a very effective multi-band antenna that you can build yourself. The required 49:1 Un-Un can be built yourself at very low cost. The antenna is very efficient and can be bend around your back yard if need be. 00:00 Opening 01:19 Introduction 02:56 The Component Parts 03:511 Antenna Design 07:19 UnUn design 10:37 Building the UnUn 19:11 Do's and Don'ts 21:29 Antenna Length and Adjustments 24:52 Final Comments UK Ham Radio Store h