Building a DIY Multi-Band Dipole for HF
If you're restricted to using only one antenna for your HF operations, then this simple, inexpensive project from W4AOX is what you need. The antenna covers the 40 and 20 meter Amateur Radio bands without an antenna "tuner." With an ATU, you can cover the 15, 12, 10, and 6 meter bands. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwHfHXVI0vs Here are some comments from W4AOX: In this video I go through the steps to build a very simple, inexpensive multi band dipole antenna for the 40 and 20 meter amateur radio bands which can be used either at your home or in the field for off-grid emergency communications. Additionally, this DIY wire dipole antenna will also work on the 15, 12, 10 and 6 meter bands if your radio has an ATU or you have an external tuner. This exact DIY Dipole Antenna has allowed me to work and confirm 26 countries, all 50 U.S. states and every continent. Parts List: 1ea. 1G 1/2"