Ham Radio-Comparing a folded dipole to a regular dipole antenna
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsyuotZyU_g&ab_channel=KevinLoughin This is post 2440 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) for this interesting antenna comparison. In my experience, the folded dipole antenna tends to be a bit more broad banded than the "classic" HF dipole antenna. The folded dipole requires a 300-ohm balanced feeder and an antenna "tuner" for optimum performance. The folded dipole antenna is useful if you don't have a coaxial cable feed line. The folded dipole is compact, easy to set up, and suitable for both home and field use. Here are some general comments from Kevin: I did some comparisons between a regular old wire dipole and a folded dipole made out of window line. Both cut for 20 meters and both installed similarly. If you like my videos, please subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/user/lou