Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  According to Tim (G5TM), one of the best multi-band HF ham radio antennas is the "classic" doublet.  If you have the space to build a full-sized doublet, you will improve the performance of your portable and home station antenna system. Tim discusses the pros and cons of this antenna, which uses a ladder line-feed, a suitable unun, and a wide range antenna "tuner." This antenna covers the 40 meter through 10 meter Amateur Radio Bands without major problems. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HDWPprOKFk, Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Tim (G5TM): At last I got to try an antenna for portable HF that I have always enjoyed using in a compromised position at home. This time I had the space to properly deploy a 66ft (20m) Doublet Antenna and I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED! Join me as I put this classic multi-band antenna through its paces, whilst s...

  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...