5/8th wave 10 meter vertical antenna build
If you need a bit of gain (approximately 3dBi) for your next 10 meter band antenna, please consider this vertical antenna project from Ian (G0CNN). In this video, Ian converts an old 5/8 wave CB antenna into a 5/8 wave 10 meter band antenna. The "reengineered" vertical is easy-to-make and performs very well with its new identity. Ian takes us step-by-step through the entire process, which uses locally available materials and some simple tools found in your ham shack. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eboJV6rY4a4. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Ian (G0CNN): Further development of a design from the website below where a commercial 5/8ths wave CB antenna is reverse engineered. This enhanced model is tuned specifically for the 10m amateur band and also adopts a ferrite choke, which is an improved option over the air-wound choke which ...