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5/8 wave vertical for 10 Meters

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  You can boost the performance of your 10 meter band vertical antenna by converting it to a 5/8 wavelength antenna.  With a gain approaching 3dB, this antenna becomes a worthwhile project for your next POTA/SOTA operation. In this video, Walt (K4OGO) shows us how to build and deploy this antenna for maximum performance. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJJoUMZ9-bM. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Walt (K4OGO): Salty Walt builds and tests a DIY 5/8 wave vertical antenna on the beach in Oakland Beach, Rhode Island, using a 4:1 unun. After conducting successful tests on 10 meters with a President Lincoln II radio, they visit a local restaurant for seafood. Summary How this was made Auto-dubbed Audio tracks for some languages were automatically generated. Learn more Ask Get answers, explore topics, and more Ask questions Chapters View all Transc...