Build a vertical dipole antenna for HF radio

 

Not every dipole antenna requires a radial or counterpoise system.

If you lack the space for a full-sized HF dipole antenna, you can try this vertical dipole design from Walt (K4OGO).

Walt's original antenna was cut for the 20 meter Amateur Radio band, with simple alternations made for the 15 and 10 meter bands.

Performance was excellent on all the above bands despite some severe noise in Walt's location.

This simple, effective antenna is cheap and easy to deploy for both portable and home station use.

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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

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A quick and easy way to make a vertical dipole for the ham radio HF bands. #hamradioantenna #hamradio #portablehamradio

Learn to build a resonant vertical dipole antenna for HF ham radio. This tutorial uses readily-available materials, including speaker wire, and demonstrates the entire construction process. COASTAL WAVES & WIRES shows how to adapt the design for multiple HF bands.

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