Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Here's an interesting HF antenna system for those living in deed-restricted housing (HOA/CC&Rs). In this video, Mike (K8MRD) uses a faraday cloth, a Wolf River coil, and a tripod to set up an apartment HF antenna.  He takes us step-by-step through the entire set up procedure. While this arrangement can't match an outdoor HF antenna, it does work and will make contacts. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9vA3wEhD0o Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Mike (K8MRD). Live in an apartment? Want to get on HF but can't put an antenna outside? WATCH THIS VIDEO!! ★Links: Wolf River Coils SOTA Special: http://wolfrivercoils.com/order.html Window Screen can be found on my Amazon Store under Antennas and Antenna Accessories; https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradi... As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Consider becoming...

  If you have an unused patio umbrella, why not convert it into a 20 meter band ham radio antenna? In this video from Gregg (WB6MPH), we get a complete tutorial in turning an ordinary patio umbrella into a simple, effective antenna for the 20 meter amateur radio band.  Gregg takes us step-by-step through the entire process.  This antenna would make a perfect stealth or HOA antenna for those living in deed-restricted housing. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeSlMkF_TSc Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Gregg (WB6MPH): Greg and I had a QSO during my participation in the 2022 Maine QSO Party. I found out the next day that he had been operating from his backyard in Southern California with an Xiegu 90 and his 20-meter home brew UMBRELLA antenna. In this episode, Greg takes us through the step-by-step process of building his antenna. F...