Best Ham Radio Antenna for small spaces-Shorty Forty

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 Here's another great antenna idea for those living in deed-restricted housing or confined to a small urban lot.

In this video, "TheSmokinApe Ham Radio" explores the pros and cons of the "Shorty Forty" Ham Radio Antenna-a simple end-fed halfwave (EFHW) for the 40 meter Amateur Radio Band.

The video takes you step-by-step through the entire design, building, and testing of this fascinating antenna.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6U8jBEtWs0

Thanks for joining us today.

Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from "TheSmokinApe":

Best Ham Radio Antenna for Small Spaces In this video, I show a Ham Radio Antenna that I built for small spaces. The antenna is referred to as a "Shorty Forty" which is a shortened End Fed Half Wave Antenna for 40 Meters (EFHW). Please consider supporting TheSmokinApe Channel on Patreon Here:   / thesmokinape   Here is the video where I built the Induction Coil:    • Induction Coils for Ham Radio Antennas - T...   Check out my Ham Radio for Beginners Playlist:    • Ham Radio Basics for Beginners   Check out my Antennas Playlist:    • Antenna Playlist   Links to products in the video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/TheSmokinApe As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you liked this video you can see more like it here:    / thesmokinape   You can also follow me on Twitter and Instagram:   / thesmokinape     / thesmokinape   Thanks, TheSmokinApe

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