Building a DIY Multi-Band Dipole for HF


If you're restricted to using only one antenna for your HF operations, then this simple, inexpensive project from W4AOX is what you need.

The antenna covers the 40 and 20 meter Amateur Radio bands without an antenna "tuner."  With an ATU, you can cover the 15, 12, 10, and 6 meter bands.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwHfHXVI0vs

Here are some comments from W4AOX:

In this video I go through the steps to build a very simple, inexpensive multi band dipole antenna for the 40 and 20 meter amateur radio bands which can be used either at your home or in the field for off-grid emergency communications. Additionally, this DIY wire dipole antenna will also work on the 15, 12, 10 and 6 meter bands if your radio has an ATU or you have an external tuner. This exact DIY Dipole Antenna has allowed me to work and confirm 26 countries, all 50 U.S. states and every continent. Parts List: 1ea. 1G 1/2" PVC Box 1ea. Cover 1ea. SO239 Connector - https://amzn.to/2ZqFDQ2 4ea. 3/8 eyelet crimp or solder electrical connector 1ea. Buddy Pole Adapter - http://www.buddipole.com/centeead.html 2ea. 3/8x24 Coupling nut - https://amzn.to/2YFZauz 4ea. 3/8-24x1/2 SS Cap screw - https://amzn.to/2LZLXLu 2ea. PVC Pipe Coupler 1ea. 1/2" PVC Pipe to 1/2" Pipe Thread 2ea. CPVC Bushing 6 1/2' of PVC pipe 90' of 12 gauge stranded copper wire Hot glue or Epoxy Please Like this video and be sure to Subscribe to see more videos from me. Equipment in the shack: Raspberry Pi 3 Yaesu FT450D Tigertronics SignaLink Homemade Dual Band Dipole antenna (this exact antenna built in this video) For power in the field, I use a 15ah LiFEPO4 battery solar powered setup. Tip Jar https://streamlabs.com/w4aox DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. W4AOX is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Thank you for the support! The music in the video was used by license from TeknoAxe. www.teknoaxe.com

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