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World's Easiest Ham Radio Antenna (cheap and multiband magic)

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  Your next multiband HF antenna may be a near as your tool box and garage. In this fascinating video from Simon (VA7BIX), we see how a few clips, a length of coax feedline, and several metal tape measures can be converted to a multiband HF Ham Radio Antenna. This antenna is incredibly cheap and uses locally-sourced materials.  Antenna performance is excellent, considering the restrictions imposed by the project. If you need an emergency HF antenna, then this "Tape Measure" antenna may be what you're looking for.  So, rummage around your garage, tool shed, or "junk box" for the items you need.  Build it and get on the air. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz39OBHBhi8. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Simon (VA7BIX): This might be the *world’s easiest ham radio antenna* — cheap, simple, and multiband! All it takes is...