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HF Portable-Choosing the right antenna

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Choosing the right antenna is a key factor in enjoying portable or field operations. In this video, Peter (G3OJV) of the "Waters and Stanton" video channel describes several simple antennas that can produce excellent results during SOTA (Summits On The Air) and POTA (Parks On The Air) operations. In this regard, you may find an End Fed Half Wave Antenna or the Chameleon MPAS 2.0 Modular Portable Antenna a good choice for your field activities. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgh6iID4Amk. This is post 2397 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here are some comments from Peter (G3OJV): ome antennas are more suitable than others. To have fun with HF QRP you need to stack the odds in your favour! LOW COST END FED HALF-WAVE MATCHING TRANSFORMER. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PHyg... ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).    

HF Portable-Choosing the Right Antenna

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgh6iID4Amk This is post 2671 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Peter of the UK Waters & Stanton Ham Radio Store for this informative, helpful discussion on choosing the right antenna for portable operations. These antennas are suitable for radio amateurs living in deed-restricted homes or for those preferring "field" operations. Here are some comments from Peter: Some antennas are more suitable than others. To have fun with HF QRP you need to stack the odds in your favour! LOW COST END FED HALF-WAVE MATCHING TRANSFORMER. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PHyg... ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

HF Portable-choosing the right antenna

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If you can't see the video, please go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgh6iID4Amk This is post 2629 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Peter of UK's Waters and Stanton Ham Radio Store for this informative and helpful tutorial on portable antennas. The end-fed half wave HF antenna is the star of this presentation.  If the antenna is properly designed and built, you'll have an inexpensive, effective antenna system for your next portable or field antenna. This design will render good service in the upcoming ARRL Field Day. Here are some comments from Peter: ome antennas are more suitable than others. To have fun with HF QRP you need to stack the odds in your favour! LOW COST END FED HALF-WAVE MATCHING TRANSFORMER. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PHyg... ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

HF Portable-Choosing the right antenna

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgh6iID4Amk This is post 2339 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to the UK-based Watersstanton company for this informative and helpful tutorial on portable antennas. As the video explains, the end fed halfwave HF antenna is an excellent option for both home and portable use. Here are some general comments from author: Some antennas are more suitable than others. To have fun with HF QRP you need to stack the odds in your favour! LOW COST END FED HALF-WAVE MATCHING TRANSFORMER. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PHyg... ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.hamradioupdate.com. http://www.southgatearc.org. https://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/ https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://hamradiohawaii.wordp