This is a great video. These things are WAY beyond what the average person can understand much less build. This is why antenna manufacturers can charge what they do. Far too tech for most of us
Thanks for making this video. I am trying to cover the 80 and 40 meter band and was wondering if I could branch off of the same feed point? I am using a MFJ-918.
What a fantastic video! A good refresher on all the theory for me. As I'm about to move from an apartment to a house where I can have larger HF antennas, I'll be certainly taking your suggestions on board. Very nice of you to go to the effort of making this video. I've subscribed too! 73, Craig VK3CRG - Melbourne, Australia
Very informative video and I've gone ahead and subscribed. My question is, you say that a balun is not required for an inverted V antenna but if one is used does that hurt it's performance?
hi have you got any ideas on building cb antennas i like to use the pvc pipe to keep the wires stright as possible and stealth them painting them black or olive green and making them weatherized in elements
The radio I use in the army has a freq range of 1.6-59.9999 MHz (AN/PRC 150). When using a long wire antenna would I use a 1:1 balun or non at all? The reason I choose the long wire is because its less for me to carry and its expedient. Or if you have any suggestion for antennas im open for suggestions.
I also have another radio that operates 29.9999-511.99999 MHz (AN/PRC 117).
@CaptCape Use a 1:1 balun for a dipole. No balun needed for an inverted V. Assuming you are using an antenna tuner, build the antenna for your lowest frequency then tune higher in frequency. Height is your main concern and depends on resources. Dipole or V may work best. An inverted L for 1.6 MHz with one or more ground radials would require two masts, basically a ground plane folded at the center or as high as possible. Adjustable height wire vertical with radials for higher freqs (groundwave)
Hi great videos. Im in the Army as a 25C radio operator/ maintainer (RTO). Im in a Long Range Surveillance unit . What your teaching is gold sir. I plan on showing this to my troops. Thanks so much for posting.
@cvv4x4 MFJ makes an artificial ground that sells for about $100. I know one person that has one and he likes it but I honestly do not know much about it. MFJ also has a model that is an artificial ground and antenna tuner combination that sells for about twice the price.
Paul, that was an excellent video. I am an advanced class ham and I learned a lot. You mentioned grounding the antenna and the rig. I find I can't do either. I live in a 4 story building on the 4th floor. My antenna is above me on the roof of this building. Running ground wire to ground would equal at least 30-40 feet in length. So us city hams do not ground. Any suggestions?
@N2LRB If your power supply has a three prong plug and using a grounded outlet then you may have some grounding. This would help with static discharge. 30'-40' of ground wire running straight down may radiate a signal and cause a problem. For a ground I can only think of copper water pipes, old steam heat radiators, electrical conduit already running down the side of the building. Of course, disconnect the antenna when not in use and during storms. A manufacturer sells an electronic ground.
@0000mastermind I do have an idea for a CB antenna. I need to build one first and test it. I have another video to make first before I can get to the CB antenna. Please look for it soon. :)
Ok I have been a ham since about 2004. This is by far one of the better videos that I have ever seen. I learned a lot, and am looking forward to more videos.
Excellent Video..... Im not a ham but, I am an active Cb'er. Good information... 73's.."Rat Trap 007" Queens NY.
BQEFOOTBALL 1 day ago
This is a great video. These things are WAY beyond what the average person can understand much less build. This is why antenna manufacturers can charge what they do. Far too tech for most of us
KC8YOQ 5 days ago
Very informative videos Paul and very professional in your approach. I have subscribed to you and look forward to viewing the rest.73,Don, VO1XH
VO1XH 1 week ago
Thanks for making this video. I am trying to cover the 80 and 40 meter band and was wondering if I could branch off of the same feed point? I am using a MFJ-918.
amos101011 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
Best video that i have found about antennas!
PatrikH2 1 month ago
Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
geekcowboyTV 1 month ago
Thank you for a great video, this really helped!
KD0OYR
philks81 2 months ago
What a fantastic video! A good refresher on all the theory for me. As I'm about to move from an apartment to a house where I can have larger HF antennas, I'll be certainly taking your suggestions on board. Very nice of you to go to the effort of making this video. I've subscribed too! 73, Craig VK3CRG - Melbourne, Australia
vk3crg 3 months ago
@vk3crg Thanks, Craig. Glad you enjoyed it. :)
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vk3crg 3 months ago
the best video i have ever seen on dipole antenna
pvbinoyable 4 months ago
Very informative video and I've gone ahead and subscribed. My question is, you say that a balun is not required for an inverted V antenna but if one is used does that hurt it's performance?
aka572 4 months ago
@aka572 As long as you have a good SWR match then it should not be a problem.
zerozedzed 4 months ago
One of the most informative dipole videos I've seen. Lot's of useful info without lots of filler, even though it is a long video. A+
josh2utube 4 months ago
hi have you got any ideas on building cb antennas i like to use the pvc pipe to keep the wires stright as possible and stealth them painting them black or olive green and making them weatherized in elements
bluejay148 5 months ago
Excellent Video! Thanks for doing it.
VoxPandemonium 6 months ago
The radio I use in the army has a freq range of 1.6-59.9999 MHz (AN/PRC 150). When using a long wire antenna would I use a 1:1 balun or non at all? The reason I choose the long wire is because its less for me to carry and its expedient. Or if you have any suggestion for antennas im open for suggestions.
I also have another radio that operates 29.9999-511.99999 MHz (AN/PRC 117).
But I mainly use the AN/PRC 117 for SATCOM.
CaptCape 6 months ago
@CaptCape Use a 1:1 balun for a dipole. No balun needed for an inverted V. Assuming you are using an antenna tuner, build the antenna for your lowest frequency then tune higher in frequency. Height is your main concern and depends on resources. Dipole or V may work best. An inverted L for 1.6 MHz with one or more ground radials would require two masts, basically a ground plane folded at the center or as high as possible. Adjustable height wire vertical with radials for higher freqs (groundwave)
zerozedzed 6 months ago
Hi great videos. Im in the Army as a 25C radio operator/ maintainer (RTO). Im in a Long Range Surveillance unit . What your teaching is gold sir. I plan on showing this to my troops. Thanks so much for posting.
CaptCape 6 months ago
Hi again! I want to ask about the device "artificial ground" in building, really works fine? Really better my stations??
Thanks very Regards from Santiago of Chile!
CE3-RHA
cvv4x4 6 months ago
@cvv4x4 MFJ makes an artificial ground that sells for about $100. I know one person that has one and he likes it but I honestly do not know much about it. MFJ also has a model that is an artificial ground and antenna tuner combination that sells for about twice the price.
zerozedzed 6 months ago
Hi! Nice video!
cvv4x4 6 months ago
Paul, that was an excellent video. I am an advanced class ham and I learned a lot. You mentioned grounding the antenna and the rig. I find I can't do either. I live in a 4 story building on the 4th floor. My antenna is above me on the roof of this building. Running ground wire to ground would equal at least 30-40 feet in length. So us city hams do not ground. Any suggestions?
N2LRB 7 months ago
@N2LRB If your power supply has a three prong plug and using a grounded outlet then you may have some grounding. This would help with static discharge. 30'-40' of ground wire running straight down may radiate a signal and cause a problem. For a ground I can only think of copper water pipes, old steam heat radiators, electrical conduit already running down the side of the building. Of course, disconnect the antenna when not in use and during storms. A manufacturer sells an electronic ground.
zerozedzed 7 months ago
hey.........great vid......please do a vid on making a cb base radio antenna, and the best building materials to use please.
0000mastermind 7 months ago
@0000mastermind I do have an idea for a CB antenna. I need to build one first and test it. I have another video to make first before I can get to the CB antenna. Please look for it soon. :)
zerozedzed 7 months ago
Ok I have been a ham since about 2004. This is by far one of the better videos that I have ever seen. I learned a lot, and am looking forward to more videos.
KB3LZV 7 months ago
Thanks for taking time to make this video. I am a new ham and I really learned a lot. I'm looking forward to more videos! Thanks again and 73's,
David, N5GEB
cdray1968 9 months ago
Great video ! A lot of information. Mahalo, 808 in the Hawaiian Islands
808intheminigrass 9 months ago
@808intheminigrass Thank you for watching! Hope you found it useful. 73! :)
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