If you're looking for better HF antenna for portable or emergency use, look no further than the "Dudetenna EFHW Kit." In this video from Michael Martens (KB9VBR), we get a full review of this new end fed half wave antenna kit now available on line. According to Michael, the "Dudetenna EFHW Kit" is robust, simple to build, and easy to deploy in the field. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kQxms4XAbg. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Mic ..read more

  The 160 meter Amateur Radio Band ("Top Band") can be an exciting place to expand your ham radio experience.  The main drawback to exploring this "classic" band is the need for large antenna systems. According to UK radio amateur Callum (M0MCX), there are several ways to build compact, yet efficient antennas for this often overlooked band. In this video, Callum considers several Top Band antennas, including the sloper, inverted L, loaded vertical, the Halo (Loop), and the compact dipole. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: &n ..read more

  Thanks to Walt (K4OGO) for this simple, enjoyable antenna project for the 15 meter amateur radio band. This basic antenna is suitable for both home station use and for "field" operations such as POTA/SOTA. Just follow the suggestions in this video, and you'll be catching some excellent DX contacts in a very short time. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqgmCT51ci4. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Walt (K4OGO): Enjoying afternoon DX on t ..read more

  Here's another great portable or emergency antenna project from Simon (VA7BIX). With just a few tools, a small tarp, some supporting poles, metallic tape/wire, and a simple feedline, Simon was able to make contacts on the 20 meter band from a nearby park. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsyU1QsFPnw. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Simon (VA7BIX): Mini Tarp Magic: 20 Meters Against All Odds #antenna #hf #hamradio #pota #hamjazz G'day ..read more

  If you need a little more "punch" for your 2 meter signal, why not try this 2 meter end fed half wave coaxial dipole antenna from Tim (G5TM)? The antenna is small, compact, and inexpensive--perfect for portable or at home operations. Just follow the instructions in the video, and you'll have a more robust 2 meter signal at virtually no cost. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4m_5CD5yLI. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Tim (G5TM): Test ..read more

  If you want to operate on Amateur Radio's "Top Band" (160 meters), but don't have enough space for an antenna, please follow the instructions in this well-organized video from Mike (M0MSN). The key to succeeding with a short vertical antenna on this band is a homemade coil to compensate for the loss of full antenna length. Mike takes you step-by-step in the making this coil and shows you how to adjust your vertical to cover "Top Band." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUZzjMbtg_c. Thanks f ..read more

  If you're undecided about what kind of antenna you need for your amateur radio station, please check out this excellent video from Callum (the "DX Commander") (M0MCX). Callum discusses a variety of useful, simple-to-make, and inexpensive antennas for radio amateurs, be they newly licensed or fully experienced. Among the antennas featured are the "classic" dipole, square loops, and triangular loops. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg7WbTEkFds. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Ru ..read more

  Here's another good reason to add a metal tape measure to your emergency "go-kit"-- it can be used to create a versatile, inexpensive HF vertical antenna. In this video, Simon (VA7BIX) shows how some basic tools, scrap lumber, a spare fiberglass fishing rod, and a bit of creativity can create a fully-functional HF antenna for both home station use and for "field" operations.  Don't forget that left over supply of PVC pipe in your garage. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R_CJDIVnlI. T ..read more

  If you are plagued by local noise (RFI) or HOA complaints, you may want to try "the antenna you put down, not put up" built by Australian radio Amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE). Peter's wire loop on the ground may be nearly invisible to your neighbors while it reduces some of the bad noise in your area. Although the antenna is primarily for HF reception, it could, in an emergency, be be used a NVIS (near vertical incident skywave) antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlIEx58jGhw. Thanks f ..read more

  During most of my "amateur radio" years, I've always preferred to erect my dipole antennas above ground when possible. However, there are times when a below ground-level antenna system is the only way to get on the air. In this video, Tracy (VE3TWM) shows how he designed, built, and tested his homebrew below ground-level HF antenna at a portable location.   Other than some pesky QRM, Tracy's antenna system worked quite well.  This is another great idea you can put into your future projects book. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser ..read more