Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Thanks to Mike Hannah (W9XAX) for this simple, inexpensive vertical antenna which covers the 40m, 20m, and 15m amateur radio bands without a tuner. Mike takes us step-by step through the design, construction, testing, and performance phases of this 2-element vertical antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mahLAFvCbfc. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Mike (W9XAX): This is a multi-element vertical HF antenna I designed. I have 2 elements on it which will tune up on 40m, 20m, and 15m without a tuner and most others with a tuner. The goal of this project was to be cheap, yet tuned. It accomplished that goal. Hope you enjoy and leave some feedback!!! 73! Subscribe!!! Mike Hannah demonstrates building a DIY vertical HF antenna using PVC pipe for the base and 14-gauge wire elements for 40 and 20 meters. The project includes hoisting t...

  If you lack the space to deploy a full-sized dipole antenna, please try this "Fan Vertical Antenna" from Mike Hannah (W9XAX). This easily-made vertical antenna covers the 40m, 20m, and 15m Amateur Radio bands without a "tuner."  A "tuner" will allow you to reach the other HF bands. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mahLAFvCbfc. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Mike (W9XAX): This is a multi-element vertical HF antenna I designed. I have 2 elements on it which will tune up on 40m, 20m, and 15m without a tuner and most others with a tuner. The goal of this project was to be cheap, yet tuned. It accomplished that goal. Hope you enjoy and leave some feedback!!! 73! Subscribe!!! Summary Chapters View all Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript Mike Hannah 1.64K subscribers Videos About Twitter Fa...