HAM RADIO: The Doublet Antenna & Ladderline
If you need an efficient, multiband HF antenna, then this "Doublet" antenna design from Tim (G5TM) is what you need. According to Tim, the "classic" HF Doublet is an ideal antenna for both portable and home station use. The antenna is easy-to-make, using wire and either 300-ohm twin lead or 450-ohm ladderline. Multiband capability requires the use of an antenna "tuner." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://youtu.be/KSR3waUAh38?si=kpHqJdu3pLuHiTYx Thanks for joining us today. Russ (KH6JRM.AL0HA). Here are some comments from Tim (G5TM): My take on what for my money is my go-to multi-band HF antenna. And why it’s so much better than trying to get multiple bands from a coax fed dipole. Connect with the channel by subscribing and commenting. 73 Hands-On Ham Radio explains why ladder line fed doublets offer lower losses compared to coax-fed dipoles when operating across multiple bands. Learn pra...