Simple Ham Radio Antennas

"How to turn your backyard fence into a powerful Ham Radio Antenna." Views expressed in this Amateur/Ham Radio antenna article are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 24 April 2026, 1341 UTC. Content and Source:  "Electric Fence Antenna" by Danny Davis (KD5W). https://brokensignal.tv/pages/Turn_Fence_into_Antenna.html Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections and to view the video. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA). How to Turn Your Fence into a Powerful Ham Radio Antenna! Antennas By  Danny Davis  last updated  Wednesday, January 8, 2025   • 8 min read TL;DR — Fence Antenna in 5 Key Points You can turn a typical backyard fence into a stealth end-fed random wire antenna. All you need is ~168–200 ft of 16-gauge speaker wire, a 9:1 unun, and basic tools. The installation is HOA-friendly, with no tall masts or visible hardware above the fence line. Expect solid performance on 40 m and 20 m, and usable results on 15 m and 10 m with a...

  Thanks to Corey Ruth (KD3CR) for this detailed, in-depth description of his "All Band Stealthy Broadband Antenna." Corey's antenna is a modified Delta Loop, which is quiet, mostly invisible, and highly effective. This design should give those living in deed-restricted housing (HOA/CC&Rs) some new ideas for erecting a multiband HF antena. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu3SDp7ZvXw. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Corey (KD3CR): A look at the Backyard Broadband Delta Loop antenna: what it is, how to build one, and how it works on the air. This antenna is inexpensive and very stealthy, so you can work the world while keeping neighbors and spouses happy. This presentation was made at the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. For more information go to: https://qsotodayhamexpo.com Also visit the QSO Today Podcast for 1 hour interviews of...

  Here's another fascinating antenna idea for radio amateurs living in deed-restrictive housing (HOA/CC&Rs). According to Bob (KD4BMG), the G-Gabil GRM-EM 7 12 volt antenna lift will rapidly lift and lower your HF antenna mast for ham radio activities without being noticed by your neighbors. This system is useful for recreational vehicles (RVs) and portable operations. Bob provides a detailed review of this excellent, if somewhat expensive, device. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0koW0znuaM&list=PLlT2-xH4HaP9LMGdxRK-hmxYHn4dZFBCf&index=4. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Bob (KD4BMG): Stealth HOA Antenna # 5: Chameleon Antenna F-Loop 2.0 IN THE ATTIC with REMOTE TUNER from the SHACK SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: Patreon: ➽    / hoaham   YouTube Membership: ➽     / @hoahamradio...