Simple Ham Radio Antennas--Center Connector for Dipole Antenna. Post #993
Center Connector for Dipole Antenna
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Accessed on 26 December 2016, 19:30 hrs, UTC.
Author: Michael A. Maynard (K4ICY).
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Comment:
Often times, the weakest part of your dipole antenna is the center connector. Depending on the materials used for the center support, the connector may be subject to extreme stress from holding up the weight of your long HF dipole and from the accumulated effects of severe weather.
Although you can buy commercial versions of center connectors, it may be cheaper and more instructive to "roll your own."
In this well-written article from Michael A. Maynard (K4ICY), we learn a simple, nearly foolproof method of making a center dipole connector that will survive severe weather and support the weight of your full length dipole antenna. Although Michael calls the project "advanced", a little patience and attention to detail will reward you with a sturdy center connector capable of supporting any dipole antenna you erect. And best of all, you have the pride of building something useful without spending a lot of money.
Michael takes you step-by-step through the assembly process and illustrates his text with helpful photographs. Parts for the project are simple, inexpensive, and available at the nearest hardware store or building supply outlet. Good luck!
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(http://www.k4icy.com/dipoleconnector.htm).
Accessed on 26 December 2016, 19:30 hrs, UTC.
Author: Michael A. Maynard (K4ICY).
Please click title or insert title URL into your browser search box.
Comment:
Often times, the weakest part of your dipole antenna is the center connector. Depending on the materials used for the center support, the connector may be subject to extreme stress from holding up the weight of your long HF dipole and from the accumulated effects of severe weather.
Although you can buy commercial versions of center connectors, it may be cheaper and more instructive to "roll your own."
In this well-written article from Michael A. Maynard (K4ICY), we learn a simple, nearly foolproof method of making a center dipole connector that will survive severe weather and support the weight of your full length dipole antenna. Although Michael calls the project "advanced", a little patience and attention to detail will reward you with a sturdy center connector capable of supporting any dipole antenna you erect. And best of all, you have the pride of building something useful without spending a lot of money.
Michael takes you step-by-step through the assembly process and illustrates his text with helpful photographs. Parts for the project are simple, inexpensive, and available at the nearest hardware store or building supply outlet. Good luck!
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For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please check out these websites:
http://www.HawaiiARRL.info.
https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com.
https://bigislandarrlnews.wordpress.com.
http://www.kh6jrm.info (breaking news for radio amateurs).
http://hawaiisciencedigest.com (latest science and technology news).
Be sure to check out the blog sidebars for more antenna and propagation articles. These news feeds are updated daily.
Opinions expressed in this blog are mine unless otherwise stated.
Thanks for joining us today!
Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).
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