HF DX Dipole for Ham Radio Beginners


 Thanks to Peter Waters (G3OJV) for this excellent introduction to the world of dipole antennas.  Whether you are a new radio amateur or a communications veteran, there's always something to learn with the "classic" dipole antenna.

In this video, Peter discusses the theory behind dipole antennas, how to determine antenna length, how to select the best wire for the antenna, how to connect various feed lines to the dipole, and how to configure your new antenna for your home or field installation.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy6Bv84KMOQ.

Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV):

The dipole antenna design is the most popular antenna in the world. It is often used on its own or as the driven element is designs such as Yagis. It also happens to be one of the easiest and effective antennas for HF operation. Peter G3OJV takes you through the process of building and installing one for the beginner in ham radio. 00:35 What is a dipole 06:40 Calculating the length 07:19 What wire to use 08:35 Feeding the dipole 10:36 A 20m DX design 13:58 Tuning the dipole 15:20 Getting a low VSWR 19:36 Final installation options Your UK Ham Radio Store https://www.hamradiostore.co.uk

What is a dipole

0:35

Calculating the length

6:40

What wire to use

7:19

Feeding the dipole

8:35

A 20m DX design

10:36

Tuning the dipole

13:58

Getting a low VSWR

15:20

Final installation options

19:36

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