Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Here's another fascinating HOA/Stealth HF Antenna. In this video, Kevin (K9KEV) shows us how he built his "balcony motorized bird feeder antenna." Besides being a stealthy antenna, it also helps our feathered friends survive. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3oUp8S3cb0 Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Kevin (K9KEV): Amateur radio operator Kevin, K9KEV, shows and explains his balcony-anchored "motorized bird feeder" antenna with amazing radials and a super-solid system for holding it steady. Uses a Tarheel mobile antenna with a very ingenious radial system that works like magic. Add a few fake birds, maybe a nest, and you're ready to work the world in stealth mode. Ham radio creativity at its finest. Visit Kevin's QRZ page: https://www.qrz.com/db/K9KEV #hamradioantenna Ask Get answers, explore topics, and more Ask que...

  Here's another HF antenna idea for radio amateurs operating from deed-restricted properties. In this video, Jared (AC7WH) builds a helically-wound vertical antenna using PVC pipe as it core and 2 elevated radials.  The antenna is small and can fit into a cramped balcony space. The antenna resembles the "rubber duck" antennas that come with some VHF/UHF hand held radios. Although the gain is negligible, the antenna works and will get you on the air from a confined space. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Jared (AC7WH): A quarter-wave vertical helical antenna with two elevated counterpoise wires -- designed for 3.800 MHz -- using PVC for the helical core. Spoiler alert: It works! See the following two videos. Ask Get answers, explore topics, and more Ask questions Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript AC7WH: Backyard Ham Radio 214 subscribers Videos About