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...

  Thanks to Tom (WA9TDD) and Quin (K8QS) for this excellent antenna tutorial. In this video, Tom and Quin discuss a variety of antenna topics which many of us may have forgotten, including antenna length, antenna polarization, RF connectors, and ground radial systems. Whether you are a newly licensed or speak from years of amateur radio experience, you will learn some valuable information about antenna theory and practice which will improve the performance of your antennas. If you can see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YYCuFWGUsQ. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Tom and Quin: Tom and Quin explain the 10 ham radio antenna essentials. #hamradio #hamradiooperators #hamradioantenna FCC map link: https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/m3-gr... Link for ham radio antenna tuner essentials;     • 6 Ham Radio Antenna Tuner...

  If you need a simple, multi-band HF antenna covering the 40-10 meter amateur radio bands, check this Rybakov antenna project from Tim (G5TM). The Rybakov antenna is ideal for both field and home station use. Most of the antenna components are available through online vendors or at the nearest hardware store or home improvement outlet.  Your "junk box" may contain an old PVC mast, a suitable UnUn, or lengths of speaker wire. This antenna is easy-to-make and deploy in your backyard or at the nearest public park. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odWQKiLYY5o. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Tim (G5TM): Let’s have a good look at the Rybakov antenna. Build one and see how it works. Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting. How this was made Auto-dubbed Audio tracks for some languages were automatically generated. Learn more As...