Build an HF Loop Antenna for camping


 

On your next outdoor adventure, why not erect a full-wavelength HF Loop Antenna?  If you find tall trees next to your campsite, please try this 80 meter loop antenna idea from Kevin (K7SW).

The performance of this loop antenna is nothing short of fascinating!

Kevin takes you step-by-step through the entire antenna project, including materials needed and basic construction guidelines.

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

Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Kevin (K7SW):

On this camping trip, I take the parts required to setup and test this 80 meter full wave loop antenna. Starting out with 288 feet, I trim this antenna to 280 for my location. The tree supports were a max of 25 feet at this test location for POTA K-4397 I take some measurements and get to use this antenna to see if it can be of use to me camping or for use as another antenna at home. This antenna could work as a permanent setup or on a field day station setup. Thanks for watching 73 🔹4:1 Current Balun https://geni.us/2sC9o 🔹2" Flag pole buddy mount https://geni.us/AeWuRA 🔹1.5" Flag pole buddy mount https://geni.us/eksAdn6 🔹Paracord 100' sections https://geni.us/FdU4P0f 🔹Trigger snap 1" swivel https://geni.us/fz24 🔹18 gauge wire ( 500 Feet) https://geni.us/vILzp 🔹21 foot gopher pole https://geni.us/9Xv3qn2 🔹LEFS 8010 End fed antenna https://geni.us/LEFS8010 🔹RG8X coax - 50 foot cable with connectors https://geni.us/ltxfp 🔹Max Gain push up masts https://geni.us/qnAHswU 🔹insulators for putting the wire antenna through https://geni.us/APQbEr

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