HF Antennas for beginners

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 Whether you are a newly-licensed radio amateur or an experienced ham radio operator, you will find the tips and suggestions from the "Ham Radio Duo": (N4FFF and N4BKY) useful in expanding your enjoyment of Amateur Radio.

The video concentrates on field operations, such as SOTA and POTA.  The discussion centers around antenna systems, connectors, wire choices, tuning, and various feed lines.

The video is worth adding to your personal amateur radio library.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmIjWaRjXX4.

Thanks for joining us today.

Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA).

Here are some comments from N4FFF and N4BKY:

Best antenna for POTA and SOTA? We break down dipoles, verticals, EFHWs, tuners, analyzers, and coax — what they are, why they matter, and how to choose what’s right for you. Simple, practical advice to get you on the air and having fun! 73, Michael N4FFF es Becky N4BKY ♨️ Want to Support Us? https://buymeacoffee.com/hamradioduo ⚙️ OUR RADIO GEAR (featured in this video): ANTENNA Stuff: RG8X Coax 25’ - ultra low loss https://amzn.to/43zfDFR NanoVNA Antenna Analyzer https://amzn.to/40q3Msw Quick Setup video for NanoVNA    • NanoVNA - SWR Reading Made Easy   Banana Plug https://amzn.to/4jv718A How to make a banana plug antenna?    • portable at the park with my mini-tenna: $...   ANTENNAS: Reliance Antenna Bugout Mini EFHW : use coupon code HAMRADIODUO for a 10% discount at checkout https://www.relianceantennas.com/prod... Xtenna EFHW https://creatoriq.cc/3BVLIw7 25ft RG8x COAX https://amzn.to/46AZtxA K6ARK EFHW https://amzn.to/4hTtQ47 17’ whip antenna with ground spike https://www.aliexpress.us/w/wholesale... Chelegance MC-750 https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/n... SOTABeams Linked Dipole    • SOTABEAMS Linked Dipole   ⚙️ OTHER GEAR (featured in this video): DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Vlogging Camera https://amzn.to/3Y2wJaO DJI Mic2, Wireless Microphones https://amzn.to/4baQ7Zy QCX mini https://qrp-labs.com/qcxmini.html CFT1 5-Band CW Field Transceiver https://hamgadgets.com/cft1-by-km4cft... ✔️SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNELS: Ham Radio Duo    / @hamradioduo   Home is Where Your Honey Is - RV Camping adventures    / @homeiswhereyourhoneyis   🌍 Our Website https://www.hamradioduo.com 🍿WATCH NEXT: HF Ham Radio for Beginners    • HF Ham Radio for Beginners   Step-By-Step Guide to Learning CW Morse Code | Specific steps, tips, and our journey!    • Step-By-Step Guide to Learning CW Morse Co...   Getting started with POTA using CW | How-To guide    • Getting started with POTA using CW  |  How...   🎵 Epidemic Sound - Music & SFX in our videos - https://share.epidemicsound.com/e5632d 📌DISCLAIMER: Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of these links in this description are affiliate links. We'll earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you make a purchase using the link. #hamradio #morsecode #cw #HFRadio #pota #qrp #qrz #sota #rv #rvlife #adventure #HF #antennas #camping #travel #travelcouple #licw #skcc #cwpractice #vband #vail #ecoflow #solar
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