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Ham radio HF stealth dipoles ON-AIR test and review. Post 1800.

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If you can't view the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rujoKVOhK8. Radio amateurs living in deed-restricted housing (HOAs/CC&Rs) face difficult choices when it comes to designing and building efficient antennas for their ham shacks. In this video, the "HamRadioConcepts" video channel shows us several simple, inexpensive, and effective stealth HF dipoles that can be used both at home stations and in the field.  These antennas are lightweight, highly portable, and "stealthy".  Why not make some of these antennas for your ham shack, your "go-kit", or for SOTA or IOTA operations.  If you choose light colored wire, the antennas will be nearly invisible to your neighbors. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each ...

Ham radio HF stealth dipoles ON-AIR test and review. Post #1289.

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If you can't view this video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rujoKVOhK8. Radio amateurs residing in deed-restricted apartments, condominium units, and homes face severe antenna challenges.  In this video from "Ham Radio Concepts", we see some tests and reviews of stealthy, ultra lightweight dipole antennas made by N9SAD.  Considering the limitations faced by these antennas, they perform quite well.  If you're discouraged by your HOA/CC&R regulations, you may want to consider one of these stealth antennas from N9SAD. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnews.com. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://paper.li/kh6jrm/1430289353 (Amateur Radio News & Information). Other sites ...