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Change of blog address

Effective 15 October 2026, the URL of this blog will be: https://simplehamradioantennas.net. I will keep the current URL until 31 October 2026 so you can refer to past posts and reports. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). 

HF Antennas for beginners

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  What are the best antennas for POTA/SOTA operations? In this video, Mike (N4FF) and Becky (N4BKY) compare a variety of portable HF antennas to answer that question.  Mike and Becky discuss dipoles, verticals, EFHWs, "tuners", coax, and analyzers. The explanations are clear and offer antenna alternatives for several field operations. 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 (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Mike and Becky: 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 ...