How to build inexpensive, simple ham radio antennas.
10m 5/8ths Antenna Simple Build.
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Thanks to Ian (G0CNN) for this easy-to-understand video on how to build a simple, effective DX antenna for the 10 meter Amateur Radio Band.
Once you collect the materials, the construction phase of this antenna system should take you a little more than 2 hours to finish.
Your reward is an inexpensive antenna system suitable for both field and home station use.
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0rmxpuJfFY.
Thanks for joining us today.
Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA).
Here are some comments from Ian (G0CNN):
Another build of the 5/8ths vertical 10m antenna. This is a simple step-by-step instructional video that will have you building your own cheap, but effective DX 10m antenna in about 2 hours. I needed a portable 10m DX antenna in a hurry for the 10 on 10m FM UK YouTubers event which was taking place the following day.
The original build video with design explanation can be found here: • 5/8th Wave 10m Vertical Antenna Build
Part two of the original build & test series can be seen at: • 10m 5/8th Vertical Antenna Field Trials
and part three at: • 5/8ths Wave 10m Antenna Installation
The parts for this simple DIY build probably already exist in your shack? If not, they come to about £5 for the air-wound choke model, or about £10 if you go for the ferrite choke model. A list of parts:
Main Antenna = 3.5m RG58 coax + 3.25m of insulated wire
Air-Wound Choke = 3.6m RG58 coax (or) 9 Turn Ferrite Choke = 73cm RG58 coax (+ the ferrite) - a 12 Turn on a 52 or 61 core will use a little more coax, say 1m in total.
Matching Stub = 71cm Westflex 103 coax
G3TXQ chokes: http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/chokes/ (follow the links mid-page for detailed and updated analysis for specific ferrite types)
Here's a link to the Westflex-103 specs if you have trouble sourcing some: http://www.whwestlake.co.uk/westlake-...
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