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Build the best DX antenna-step by step guide

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  Here's another great DX antenna from Walt's (K4OGO) book "Salty Walt's Portable Antenna Sketchbook." In this video, Walt shows us how to build a vertical end fed half wave antenna for the 20 meter and 15 meter Amateur Radio bands. These moderate gain HF antennas are easy to build and simple to deploy.  Most of the materials for these antennas can be found at various online distributors.  You may already have some of the materials in your "junk box." These antennas are fund to build and can be enjoyed at both "field" sites and at your home station. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaEnIX14gYg. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comment from Walt (K4OGO): Build the antenna from my book that I have found to be the best for portable HF DX #hamradio #portablehamradio #hamradioantenna Link to my book with ARRL discount: http...
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DIY 10 meter dipole for under $10 dollars.

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  According to Mike (K8MRD), you can build a "quick, cheap, and easy" antenna for the 10 meter amateur radio band for under $10 dollars. Most of the materials can be found in your "junk box" or at the nearest hardware store or building supply outlet. This ultra-simple dipole antenna is suitable for both field and home station use.  The antenna is lightweight and highly portable. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHyEMdHVMWc. The construction techniques used by Mike can be used for any amateur radio band. Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Mike (K8MRD): How To Build A Dipole Antenna For 10 Meter Ham Radio. Quick, Cheap, And Easy! Consider becoming a Patron @    / k8mrdradiostuff   Follow me on Twitter.    / k8mrd   Links to many of the things I use can be found here: https://www...
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10 Ham Radio Antenna Essentials

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  Thanks to Tom (WA9TDD) and Quin (K8QS) for this excellent antenna tutorial. In this video, Tom and Quin discuss a variety of antenna topics which many of us may have forgotten, including antenna length, antenna polarization, RF connectors, and ground radial systems. Whether you are a newly licensed or speak from years of amateur radio experience, you will learn some valuable information about antenna theory and practice which will improve the performance of your antennas. If you can see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YYCuFWGUsQ. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Tom and Quin: Tom and Quin explain the 10 ham radio antenna essentials. #hamradio #hamradiooperators #hamradioantenna FCC map link: https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/m3-gr... Link for ham radio antenna tuner essentials;     • 6 Ham Radio Antenna Tuner...
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