How-to: The off center fed L-dipole antenna

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 Here's another excellent antenna idea for your next "field" operation--the vertical L-Dipole Antenna.

In this video, Michael Martens (KB9VBR) shows us how to build a simple, multiband L-Dipole with parts you may already have in your "junk box." You can also order parts from several online vendors.

If you build this antenna for the 80 meter Amateur Radio Band, it will be resonant on 80,40, 20, 10, and 6 meter bands.  The antenna used in this project is a bit simpler, focusing on portable operations only.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSgDg4Rn3wA

Thanks for joining us today.

Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA).

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