Simple Ham Radio Antennas

  If you want an outstanding antenna for both the 2 meter and 6 meter amateur radio bands, you can't go wrong with this "vertical extended double zepp antenna" from Australian radio operator Peter Parker (VK3YE). The antenna is based on a "classic" antenna dating back to the Zeppelin airship days of the 1920s-1930s.  Peter modifies the zepp idea and brings it into the modern day with a simple, effective antenna covering the 2 meter and 6 meter bands. The antenna is easy to make and deploy.  This design is suitable for both home station and field use for SOTA/POTA operations. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-t8NBL67fc. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Peter (VK3YE): A very simple but very good omnidirectional vertical antenna for VHF FM simplex and repeaters. But that's not all. What is it? It's a extended double zepp a...

  Do you lack the space to erect a 160/80meter vertical antenna? If your backyard won't accommodate antennas for "Top Band", then this project using a "Big Dog Coil" will allow you to explore this amateur radio band without compromising your limited space. In this video, Hayden (VK7HH) builds and tests a fascinating vertical antenna that covers the 160 and 80 meter bands with a minimum of space. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHWYLnJRP1k. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Hayden (VK7HH): This is a great solution for 160m/80m in a small backyard! Big Dog Coil ➡️ https://maddogcoils.com.au/shop/ols/p... Lazy Dog Antenna Switch ➡️ https://maddogcoils.com.au/shop/ols/p... Chameleon SS25 Antenna ➡️ https://chameleonantenna.com/products... Look cool at the next hamfest - https://hamradiodx.net/merch As an Amazon Associ...

The Bruce Array-a simple, high-gain HF antenna. Views expressed in this post are those of Michael (SM5JAB). Accessed on 28 April 2026, 1632 UTC. Content and Source provided by Michael (SM5JAB). URL--https://antjab.wordpress.com/2012/06/07/the-bruce-array/ Please check URL or scroll down to read your selections. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA). ------------------------ The Bruce Array Posted on   June 7, 2012   by   jabcam It is the current in the antenna wire that creates the radiation. A larger current means higher radiation and so increased signal strength at the receiver. And a larger current can be acheived with final amplifiers. This is however costly. Another way of increasing the signal strength is to let several smaller radiators combine and positively reinforce with each other, thus creating lobes of maximum radiation at the expense of lowering the emission in other directions. A common way of doing this is to put two radiators at a dista...