How to build, cut & tune an end-fed halfwave Ham Radio Antenna

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 Although end-fed half wave ham radio antennas are an excellent choice for both home station and portable use, they tend to be difficult to cut and tune.

In this video, Josh Nass (KI6NAZ) takes us step-by-step through the entire construction, deployment, and tuning of this popular antenna.

Just follow Josh's suggestions and you'll be on the air with a properly cut and tuned antenna for your next operation.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxhT9uObigs.

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Russ Roberts (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Josh (KI6NAZ):

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