Build this cheap rotatable dipole. Great for Field Day.,
If you need an inexpensive rotating dipole antenna for Field Day or any other portable operation, please consider this antenna built by Chuck (KK6USY). This antenna is based on a design from the late L.B. Cebik (W4RML). If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fLIs4jbDIU. Here are some comments from Chuck (KK6USY): n this video I show how to make a Inverted U rotatable dipole antenna that is multibanded. This is an antenna design from W4RNL L.B Cebik (SK). Cebik designed this antenna for use on Field Day and other portable operations. I will make a version that uses 1/2" EMT conduit to keep the cost down. Two 10' lengths of the conduit cost me 14.50 at a box store, so not bad for a good performing antenna! Now this antenna can be made more light weight and portable using 3 sizes of Aluminum tubing and over all length can be abdout 3'. Check the ARRL antenna handbook page 21.17-18. The con