Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Here's another HF antenna idea for radio amateurs operating from deed-restricted properties. In this video, Jared (AC7WH) builds a helically-wound vertical antenna using PVC pipe as it core and 2 elevated radials.  The antenna is small and can fit into a cramped balcony space. The antenna resembles the "rubber duck" antennas that come with some VHF/UHF hand held radios. Although the gain is negligible, the antenna works and will get you on the air from a confined space. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Jared (AC7WH): A quarter-wave vertical helical antenna with two elevated counterpoise wires -- designed for 3.800 MHz -- using PVC for the helical core. Spoiler alert: It works! See the following two videos. Ask Get answers, explore topics, and more Ask questions Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript AC7WH: Backyard Ham Radio 214 subscribers Videos About