Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you need a simple, effective antenna for the 2026 ARRL Field Day Event, please check out these suggestions from Becky (W1BXY )and Wayne (KB4DSF). The antennas described in this video are those covering the 15 meter and 10 meter amateur radio bands--perfect for Technician Class licensees. This video was produced in May 2025--so be sure to check the 2026 ARRL Field Day dates (27-28 June 2026). If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lh1-xw_PZA. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some notes from the original podcast: ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, returns to the podcast to walk readers through his May/June 2025 On the Air article, "Building Simple Antennas for 10 and 15 Meters." More About On the Air LIVE: https://learn.arrl.org/ -Check out the audio version: https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/1452... -More On the Air Podcast: http://arrl.org/on-th...

  One of the biggest Amateur Radio events of the year occurs during the last full weekend of June. The ARRL Field Day is part contest, part emergency communications exercise that draws over 35,000 participants world-wide. In this video, Bill (KW4QO) outlines the top 10 facts about this annual event and shows us how to prepare our equipment, antennas, and logistics for this "field" experience. During ARRL Field Day, you'll be able to meet new friends, renew old ties, and practice the communications skills basic to emergencies. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT7CNy2uBBw, Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Bill (KW4QO): ARRL Field Day is one of the biggest and most exciting events in amateur radio! In this video, we count down the Top 10 Facts About ARRL Field Day and explain why this annual event is such an important part of the ham radio ...