Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you need an excellent HF receiving antenna, please try this "Beverage" very long wire antenna from Linas (LY2H). The original Beverage Antenna was designed and used by Harold H. Beverage in 1921. As Linas says, he was "surprised" at how good the antenna worked on amateur radio frequencies.  Although this antenna found its primary use on LF and MW frequencies, the antenna does remarkably well on several ham bands.  If you have the space, why not build one of these "classic" antennas for your next ARRL Field Day or POTA/SOTA operations? If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsybtCx385I. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Linas (LY2H): This was my first Beverage antenna I built myself. I wanted to find out how would this receiving antenna work during the big international contest. What I found out- surprised me! I us...

  Do you need a simple, inexpensive HF antenna for POTA/SOTA operations? In this video, Jerry (KG6HQD) shows us how to build, test, and deploy a "speaker wire antenna" for your next field adventure. Most of the materials for this HF antenna are available from your "junk box" or from the nearest hardware store or home improvement center. This antenna can be used both at your home station and in the field. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqh0Ntus5G0. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Jerry (KG6HQD): This antenna is a fun & cheap build that I have been having excellent success with while QRP Portable doing SOTA. As a disclaimer, you should always check your antenna builds with an antenna analyzer to ensure your application is within the radio’s acceptable limits. As with any DIY projects, I can’t be responsible for any err...

  Do you need some new antenna ideas? If you do, then "Salty Walt's Portable Antenna Sketchbook" is for you. In this video, Walt (K4OGO) discusses a few of his easily-made, inexpensive vertical wire antennas that are perfect for home or field use. Walt has tested each antenna in this book, so you know they'll work.  As an added bonus, Walt includes some top restaurants and food selections that will make your next expedition successful and tasty. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu2tNFAEixQ. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ  (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Walt (K4OGO): Step by step building of a vertical wire HF ham radio antenna #hamradioantenna #hamradio #portablehamradio Link to my book: https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Pr... Link to my videos on the Rybakov antenna:     • Rybakov Vertical Multiband HF...