Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  Your next multiband HF vertical antenna is as near as your local hardware store or building supply outlet. In this video, Rick Harrison of "Rick's Shop" youtube channel shows us how to build a 10-20-40 meter bands vertical antenna out of PVC and EMT tubing.   The finished product is a sturdy, efficient, and moderately expensive HF antenna that will last years in severe climates. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdfS-YGUY7Y. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Rick: The Identity Crisis Vertical. Is it a ground plane? Or is it a dipole? Building a tri band HF vertical from PVC and EMT. K7MEM coax trap building resource: https://k7mem.com/Ant_Trap_Antenna.html Music by Bensound.com How this was made Auto-dubbed Audio tracks for some languages were automatically generated. Learn more Transcript Follow along using the transcript...

  A radial ground system is a vital part of most vertical antenna installations.   In this video, Callum (M0MCX) shows us how he installed 32 radial wires for his vertical antenna project.  You can reduce the time involved in this effort by following the steps outlined by Callum. When you are done with the installation of these important wires, you will have a more efficient antenna system. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scDXKNJs7i4. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Callum (M0MCX): This is how I've installed 32 radials for my vertical in the back yard - I've done mine now and I'm very pleased with the result. Callum. More videos:     • Antenna Modelling   Antenna Modelling     • Tips and Tricks   Tips and Tricks     • Ant...

  Thanks to Peter Waters (G3OJV) for this fascinating discussion on vertical antennas.  We also get a full tour of his garden, which serves as an antenna testing platform. Most of these antenna are easily-built using locally available materials. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uza3e8E_2uQ. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): I found one of the best text Guides I have ever seen covering the topic of vertical antennas. Whilst it is aimed at 160 metres, much of it is applicable to all the HF bands. Let me take you to the link so that you can benefit from the excellent information provided. Vertical Antenna Text Guide http://k9yc.com/160MPacificon.pdf Ham Radio Store https://www.hamradiostore.co.uk Energy Saving Video     • Ham Radio Energy Consumption  - SURPRISE...