Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you need a "stealthy", easily built 2m/70cm antenna, then this "Flower Pot" design built by Mike (M0MSN) is for you.  The antenna is small and almost invisible--perfect for those living in deed-restricted properties. Mike takes us through the design, construction, testing, and use process of this fascinating antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoNYdmRagbs. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Mike (M0MSN): HAM Radio, Antenna, the Flower Pot Antenna, a Stealth Antenna that you can hide in a plant pot and cover with plastic flowers and leaves, No one would ever know........Just 1.2 metres high and perfect for the patio or balcony ...... Credit to: John Bishop VK2ZOI https://vk2zoi.com/articles/half-wave... Key moments View all Driven Element 457mm/17.8 8:08 Top of the Coil marker tape 9:01 447mm 17.5 down from center...

  Here's another interesting antenna idea for radio amateurs linving in deed-restricted homes, apartments, and condominiums. In this video, Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) builds a small magnetic loop antenna and discusses the pros and cons of this antenna design. While there are definite limitations to this antenna, it will get you on the air without raising the supicions of HOA boards or noisy neighbors. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbG8S_jXnWU. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM) Here are a few comments from Kevin (KB9RLW): I build the small magnetic loop antenna I designed back in March of 2023. It's a long one. Here's the link to the 3D printed part the coaxes are tied to. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:662... The tool I showed is called a "Pin Vise". Here's a link to a search on Amazon for similar tools. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pin+vise...

  If you don't have tall trees on your small urban lot or find that perfect POTA/SOTA site without tall supports, you may need to make or buy a sturdy mast for your operations. In this video, Peter Waters (G3OJV) discusses three types of masts available for both home and field use. Peter examines the pros and cons of metal masts, fiberglass masts, and combination fiberglass-metal masts. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4dL9x-uzco. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): Almost all Ham Radio operators need means of supporting antennas. Unless you are fortunate enough to have tress in the right places, you will need some kind of antenna mast. Peter G3OJV, covers a number of off-the-shelf options available from Waters and Stanton in the UK. LMA ANTENNAS - METAL TELESCOPIC MASTS https://www.hamradiostore.co.uk/catal... LMA H...