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The Keep it Simple Guide to Counterpoise Wires

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  An excellent discussion of counterpoise wires for vertical antenna systems from Walt (K4OGO). Walt shows how a simple counterpoise system can improve the efficiency and performance of your HF vertical antenna. Great information presented in a simple, understandable way. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfnAUrh85R8. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Walt (K4OGO): A simple explanation of counterpoise wires for portable ham radio vertical antennas. #hamradio #portableradio #hamradioantenna Link to Rudy Severn's website: https://www.antennasbyn6lf.com/ Link to Callum's video ( ‪@DXCommanderHQ‬ ):     • Vertical Antennas 101: The Importance of R...   Link to FCC Ground Conductivity map: https://www.fcc.gov/media/radio/m3-gr... This video offers a simplified explana...

Antennas for restricted spaces

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  Other than the low volume level of his video, Rudi (K7RAW) offers an excellent selection of home and portable antennas that can overcome the "challenges" of operating HF under space and housing restrictions. Most of these antennas are inexpensive and easy to deploy. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKXMRdq_Q_w. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Rudi (K7RAW): This video should give you a lot of good approaches to solving the problem of operating HF under restricted space conditions, whether they be in an HOA, an apartment, a hotel or in the field. Ask Get answers, explore topics, and more Ask questions Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript Antenna Whisperer - K7RAW 2.73K subscribers Videos About