Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  According to Hayden (VK7HH), one of the best multiband HF antennas available to radio amateurs is the popular DX Commander Vertical Antenna from Callum (M0MCX). In this video, Hayden assembles this multiband HF antenna in his small space backyard.  The results are excellent from this small piece of real estate. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOBgqFYhV6I. Thank for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Hayden (VK7HH): I've not had the room for a full size HF antenna such as a dipole, or even a G5RV. So I got myself a DX Commander All Band Vertical from Callum - the DX Commander and WOW! This antenna is so simple and allows me to operate on EVERY HF band using only a small footprint in my yard. Verticals can traditionally be known as noisy antennas too, so I show HF noise levels at my new QTH. DX Commander Build video     • DX...

  How would you like to build a simple vertical antenna that covers 6 bands and requires no variable capacitors for tuning? In this video, Peter Parker (VK3YE) uses readily available parts to build what he calls a "super simple vertical antenna" covering 18, 21, 24, and 28 MHz Amateur Radio Bands. The antenna is ideal for rapid deployment for your next SOTA/POTA expedition.  The antenna is equally at home where space may be at a premium.  The antenna works very well and will provide hours of DX enjoyment. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2M1d-dCUsyg. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ l(KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Peter (VK3YE): The higher HF bands have been good lately. Here's a simple 7m tall vertical antenna that is quick to deploy - ideal for WWFF, POTA or SOTA activity - yet works on several bands. Video describes antenna and coupling unit. ...