Top 5 HF Antennas for small spaces (you can build yourself).

 Amateur radio operators living in restricted spaces will find this discussion fascinating and very helpful in resolving difficult antenna issues.

In this video, Jose M. Candelaria (NP4ET) shows us 5 easy-to-make HF antennas that will keep you on the air at minimum expense.  The original Spanish version has been translated into English.

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Top 5 Best HF Antennas You Can Build for Small Spaces, Explaining Their Performance, Advantages, Disadvantages, and Which One Is Best for Your Situation. Video Index 00:00 Intro 1:43 Criteria 2:54 HB9CV 6:30 Hexbeam 10:02 Magnetic Loop 12:40 Vertical Antenna 15:45 Moxon 18:20 Closing If you live in an apartment, a house with a small yard or balcony, or simply don't have the space you'd like to install HF antennas, this video is for you. I analyze five antennas that any radio amateur can build, from the simplest to the most efficient, based on practical criteria: ease of construction, size, performance, cost, and installation requirements. 🔍 Antennas discussed in this video (in order from least recommended to most recommended): HB9CV Hexbeam Magnetic Loop Vertical Antenna Moxon Each of these antennas has its place depending on the space, budget, and experience level. I explain how they work, what you can expect from them in terms of gain, directivity, bandwidth, and how complicated they are to build. 🎯 What will you learn? ✔ Which antenna works best in small spaces? ✔ Which is easier to build? ✔ Which offers the best performance per unit of size? ✔ Which is the best option if you live in an apartment? ✔ Practical tips for installing HF antennas without problems 🧰 Ideal for radio amateurs who… Have limited space Live in apartments or small houses Want to build their own antennas Look to improve their HF station without spending too much Operate QRP or QRO and need efficiency 📡 Subscribe to the channel Here we talk about antennas, HF, experimentation, real-world tests, tutorials, and amateur radio projects, especially designed for those who love to build, measure, and experiment. 👉 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more content like this. #HFAntennas #SmallSpace #HobbyRadio #HamRadio #HF #HomeAntennas #Moxon #VerticalHF #MagneticLoop #Hexbeam #DIYHamRadio #NP4ET

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