Build a random wire end fed antenna and make amazing contacts
Random end-fed wire HF antennas are excellent choices for your next antenna project, provided you understand the need to match the high impedance of the wire to the low impedance of your transceiver. The key to the success of this antenna is the use of a 9:1 balun to match radio to antenna. In this video from Michael Martens (KB9VBR), we learn how to make this simple balun and use a few simple tuning aids. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browsers search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_-aNzrIXWs. Here are a few comments from Michael (KB9VBR): Can a non resonant antenna be efficient? It sure can. I show you how to build a non resonant random wire antenna with a 9:1 transformer. FT-140 43 mix Ferrite Toroid: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/... Toroid Core FT140-43 Ferrite: https://amzn.to/3WKPApC 18ga Enameled Magnet Wire: https://amzn.to/3WFhSBX 4 in. x 4 in. x 2 in. PVC Junction Box - Gray: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Carlon-4-..