The best portable antenna you've probable never heard of.


 

According to Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE), there is no better HF antenna for QRP DX than the Bobtail Curtain Array.

This antenna offers a low angle of radiation and a bi-directional pattern.  The antenna is easy to make and deploys in minutes.

In this video, Peter discusses the theory and practical considerations for building this outstanding antenna.  The video shows us how to build a Bobtail Curtain for the 20 meter band.

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Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Peter (VK3YE):

A great antenna for HF portable QRP DX. Consider it if you want a low radiation angle for DX, don't have very tall masts and wish to operate on or near a conductive surface. A good write-up on the Bobtail Curtain is here: http://www.antentop.org/w4rnl.001/scv... Contents 0:00 Introduction 0:27 Pen and paper drawing 2:45 Radiation pattern 3:09 Ground 4:06 Outside and more description 5:30 Modelling, pen and paper 10:42 Potential DX with direction map 10:54 Outside demonstration with DX contacts 17:31 Summary PS: If you liked this video please consider supporting Amateur Radio VK3YE by: (then if you buy something I'll get a small commission at no cost to you)

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