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How to build a dipole antenna in under 3 minutes.

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  Thanks to Hayden (VK7HH) for this ultra-simple method of building a basic, inexpensive dipole antenna.   Also, he offers valuable suggestions on how to adjust antenna length for proper tuning. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La7J313TS4U. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Hayden (VK7HH): This is how you calculate how to build a simple halfwave dipole antenna in under 3 minutes - including a simple trick on how to work out how much of your antenna to trim off when tuning! Learn more ham radio for beginners with the Ham Radio in 30 Days: From Zero to Hero course! https://hamradiodx.net/30days Dipole Antennas on Amazon ➡️ https://geni.us/ycFxmAf Affiliate Disclaimer As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission at no extra co...

Dipole Center Insulator-How to make.

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  Why spend $15.00 (USD) or more for a basic center insulator for your next HF Antenna? In this video from "TimTools99", we see how simple it is to make your own insulator from locally available materials.   This fun project produces a sturdy insulator and strong support for any 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=k7Jxi1G-OpE. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from "TimTools99": Making a center insulator for a dipole antenna is an easy and fun project. This video shows close-up how I did it. Key moments View all Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript TimTools99 38.7K subscribers Videos About