Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  There are many opinions about what makes the best HF antenna for Ham Radio. In this video, "TheSmokinApe" discusses this issue with a panel of three well-known radio amateurs who outline the pros and cons of several antenna designs. After reviewing the technical and practical aspects of multiband HF antennas, the panel focuses on the "secret" and largely unknown facts about the OCF (Off-Center Fed) Dipole Antenna. Based on what the panel reveals, it might be worth your time building an OCF to determine what it can do for your antenna system. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTpCEPyWeI4. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from the panel: In this video, we delve into the secrets of OCF (Off-Center Fed) Dipole Antennas for ham radio enthusiasts. Learn how to maximize your ham radio signals with this efficient antenna design. Discover the be...

"Ham Radio Tech:  Linear Loading-long wire in a short space." Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio antenna post are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 29 June 2026, 1651 UTC. Content and Source:  Mark Haverstock (K8MSH). https://www.onallbands.com/ham-radio-tech-linear-loading-long-wire-in-a-short-space/ Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Antenna Tech Ham Radio Tech: Linear Loading—Long Wire in a Short Space Posted by Mark Haverstock, K8MSH on April 11, 2025 at 2:03 pm For some amateur radio operators, putting up a full-length HF dipole is not always feasible. With today’s postage-stamp-sized lots, some hams can only dream of installing a dipole for 80 meters — or even 40 meters. The most common solution has been to add loading coils to reduce length. The Alpha Delta DX-DD , for instance, offers 40/80m coverage in half the space of a typical dipole. Loading coils work, but it comes at the ...