Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Thanks to Simon (VA7BIX) for this fascinating discussion on raised radials for HF Vertical Antennas. What Simon finds after a few experiments is most interesting and could determine what kind of radial system is best for your operating situation. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browsers searchbox:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiZ8FJAiP3E. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Simon (VA7BIX): The Best Raised Radials Ever -The SHOCKING TRUTH! #antenna #hamradio G’day Mates! In this ultimate raised radials showdown, we put two antenna setups head-to-head: tuned vs. untuned. Which one will reign supreme? Whether you’re a seasoned ham radio operator or just getting started, this comparison is a must-watch! Discover the shocking results as we dive deep into the performance differences, signal strengths, and overall effectiveness of these antenna setups. Don’t miss out on this eye-open...

  Radio amateurs have used all kinds of materials to build their antennas--from aluminum step ladders to metal downspouts from their roofs. In this video, Scott Fridley (WX0N) makes a functional 10 meter band vertical antenna from an old metal coat hanger.  The SWR is bad and the antenna is way too short, but he makes contacts. Scott shows how he made this seriously compromised antenna and how it works in "the real world." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiTd0GbqPMg. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Scott (WX0N): I tried using a coat hanger for a 10 meter vertical. here is the build and the results. Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript WXØV_Radio_Amateur 53 subscribers Videos About