The Quarter Wave vertical is the best beginners antenna for HF DX

 According to Walt (K4OGO), one of the best antennas for beginning hams is the "classic" quarter wave vertical.

Walt says the vertical is easy to make from locally available materials and performs well despite some limitations.

Walt shows us how to design, build, test, and use this basic HF antenna.  This antenna design can be used at your home station, as well as in the field for POTA/SOTA operations.

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Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Walt (K4OGO):

Regardless of what others say this is why the quarterwave vertical should be your first HF DX antenna #hamradio #hamradioantenna #portablehamradio Link to Tim’s channel:    / @timg5tm   Links to my book “Salty Walt’s Portable Antenna Sketchbook”: https://a.co/d/hKGqia3 https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Pr...

A quarter-wave vertical antenna's design and construction are explored, alongside its performance characteristics. The video uses both theoretical modeling and practical examples, including real-world applications. A discussion about takeoff angles and ground systems further illuminates its capabilities.

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