The Best Ham Radio Antennas I have tested.

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Thanks to Josh Nass (KI6NAZ) for this enlightening review of what he calls Ham Radio Antenna "All - Stars."

Antennas are important if you want maximum performance from a small HT.

Josh field tests several well-known antenna systems, including the classic J-Pole Antenna.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctRMp03Aoq8.

Thanks for joining us today.

Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA).

Here are some comments from Josh (KI6NAZ).

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