Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  According to Mike (K8MRD), you can build a "quick, cheap, and easy" antenna for the 10 meter amateur radio band for under $10 dollars. Most of the materials can be found in your "junk box" or at the nearest hardware store or building supply outlet. This ultra-simple dipole antenna is suitable for both field and home station use.  The antenna is lightweight and highly portable. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHyEMdHVMWc. The construction techniques used by Mike can be used for any amateur radio band. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Mike (K8MRD): How To Build A Dipole Antenna For 10 Meter Ham Radio. Quick, Cheap, And Easy! Consider becoming a Patron @    / k8mrdradiostuff   Follow me on Twitter.    / k8mrd   Links to many of the things I use can be found here: https://www...

How to build a dipole antenna center insulator. Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio antenna project are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 24 May 2026, 1504 UTC. Content and Source provided by Michael Martens (KB9VBR Antennas). https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2020/09/29/build-a-dipole-antenna-center-insulator/ Please check URL or scroll down to read your selection and to view the video tutorial. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Build a Dipole Antenna Center Insulator by kb9vbr | Sep 29, 2020 | Antennas One of the most common and ubiquitous antennas for amateur radio is the simple dipole antenna. And for good reason‚ dipole antennas are easy to build and are proven performers. The ARRL antenna book says this about dipole antennas: The dipole is a fundamental form of antenna – in its most common form it is approximately one half wave length long at the frequency of use. The name comes from di- meaning two and -pole meaning part. Tha...

  If you need a simple, inexpensive, easy-to-deploy portable HF antenna, then this project from Mike (K8MRD) is for you. In this video, Mike shows us how to make a basic 20 meter band dipole antenna with parts found in your junk box or from online vendors.  Total cost of this antenna project is around $30 (USD). According to Mike, no antenna analyzer is necessary to "tune" the antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx27XOgJFr0. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Mike (K8MRD): A Simple, Cheap, & Easy Antenna You Can Build Yourself With NO Antenna Analyzer. Parts: ⭐️BNC Female: https://amzn.to/3PbN6S9 ⭐️Arborist Throw Line & Weight: https://amzn.to/4u8I5J0 ⭐️Arborist Throw Line Storage Bag: https://amzn.to/4ulmahY ⭐️2" Carabiner: https://amzn.to/4tQfCrq As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ⭐️Save u...