An end fed half wave antenna with built in counterpoise
If you like to experiment with "classic" HF antennas, please try this EFHW with built-in counterpoise from Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW). According to Kevin, this HF antenna is a modern update of the classic "Zeppelin" antenna used on rigid German airships. Although there may be debate about whether the short wire beneath the radiating element is a counterpoise or something else, the antenna as built with a 49:1 UnUn works very well. Kevin provides valuable suggestions on how to design and test this classic HF antenna. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKUZsC9BZmY. Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA). Here are some comments from Kevin (KB9RLW). A little experiment with an end fed half wave. I was interested in an old zepp antenna that had a counterpoise along side the main radiator. It works! And works well. If you like my videos, please subscribe here: http://www...