How to build inexpensive, simple ham radio antennas.
Welcome to my backyard, featuring the CHA SS25 & TM4 Superpod
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If you need some inspiration for a compact, easily deployed HF antenna, please consider this backyard installation from Jared (AC7WH).
The project consists of the popular CHA SS25 vertical, the TM4 Superpod, and a simple counterpoise/ground radial system.
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmcMhsIaego.
Thanks for joining us today.
Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).
Here are some comments from Jared (AC7WH):
This video shows my entire backyard setup for my ham radio station. My hope is that it inspires you to create something similar and improve and customize it to fit your own needs.
See the links below for equipment featured in this video:
Ham Radio Outlet: "ABR Industries 25400F-PL-25 25 ft Coax Jumper UHF Male PL259 Both Ends 400 Ultra Flex Cable LMR-400"
https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?p...
Chameleon Antenna: "CHA SS25"
https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-her...
Amazon: "Super Antenna TM4 SuperPod Large Portable Tripod"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N42AX2E
Amazon: "Super Antenna MR4010 Radial Set for 40m-10meter Bands HF SuperWire ham Radio MP1 Vertical Ground Plane Counterpoise"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076DLVJ1L?...
Amazon: "Dog Tie Out Stake for Large Dogs, Heavy Duty Dog Ground Stake for Yard,Camping Or at The Beach,Rust Proof Dog Anchor Yard Stake, Holds The Dogs Over 150lbs"
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BM8V6T1Q?...
Thanks, and 73
If you want to experiment with unconventional antenna designs, please consider adapting US military HF antennas. These antennas are easy to build and perform well on several amateur radio bands. In this video, Walt (K4OGO) builds a Terminated End Fed V Antenna (TEFV). The antenna is broad banded, requires no antenna "tuner", and covers frequencies from 1.8 to 30 MHz. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCmi84GMNJQ. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Walt (K4OGO): built a US Military TEFV antenna to spec and worked the HF bands #hamradio #portablehamradio #hamradioantenna Link to Palomar Engineers maker of the 12:1 balun and 600 ohm termination resistor: https://palomar-engineers.com Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript COASTAL WAVES & WIRES 36.3K subscribers Videos About Salty Walt's Patr...
Thanks to John (W5ODJ) for this variation of the popular Off-Center-Fed Dipole Antenna (OCF). The antenna is easy to build and uses a 4:1 balun to cover the 80m, 40m, 20m, and 10m Amateur Radio bands. Views expressed in this article are those of John (W5ODJ). Accessed on 12 January 2026, 2242 UTC. Building an off-center fed (OCF) Dipole – Loudoun Amateur Radio Group Please check email link or scroll down to read the full article. Thanks for joining us today. There is a video attached at the bottom of this post. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). --------------- Building an off-center fed (OCF) Dipole This type of antenna is a popular antenna design as the performance is very good across the HF bands and requires little or no tuning . It’s a dipole fed off center with a 4:1 balun at the offset feed point. The antenna shown covers 80, 40, 20 and 10 meters. The formula can also be used to adjust the overall length to cover more or fewer bands and the resulting overall length. ...
Here's another way to operate your ham radio station without nosy neighbors complaining about the visual impact of your current antenna system. In this video, Danny (KD5W) shows us how to use your property fence as super stealth HF antenna. You can find most of your materials at the nearest hardware or building supply outlet. Many operators call this project a "Fencetenna"--something you may wish to use if no other antenna design is available. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzA9SkrUcNw. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Danny (KD5W): Discover an innovative way to use your fence as a functional ham radio antenna! ============================================== 🔥Support the channel: YouTube Membership: / @brokensignal Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?busine... $15 off at Rdioddit...
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