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Build Your Own End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna.

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  Thanks to Paul (W2PAK) for "The Complete Guide to End Fed Antennas." End-fed half-wave (EFHW) antennas are popular for both field and home use. EFHW antennas are a bit more complicated than 1/4 antennas, but the performance trade off is worth the added expense (mostly for a suitable UnUn, such as a 49:1) and a support structure, such as a fiberglass pole. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBrc1DpMk_w. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Paul (W2PAK): Learn to Build Your Own End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna Discover how to create a simple yet powerful end-fed half-wave antenna at home. This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the entire process, from choosing the right materials to tuning your antenna for optimal performance. Key points covered in the video: Understanding the principles of end-fed half-wave antennas Build a 49:1 U...