Beginner Friendly DIY Ham Radio HF Antenna

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 How would you like to build a simple, inexpensive HF antenna for your next POTA/SOTA expedition?  You can if you follow the instructions in this excellent video tutorial from Mike (K8MRD).

The antenna uses easily available parts and can be assembled and deployed quickly.  You may already have some of the parts in your "junk box."

The antenna fits into your "go bag" and is ready to go in an emergency.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx27XOgJFr0.

Thanks for joining us today.

Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA).

Here are some comments from Mike (K8MRD):

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