How to Build and Rock The Magical Tape Measure Antenna
Here's another good reason to add a metal tape measure to your emergency "go-kit"-- it can be used to create a versatile, inexpensive HF vertical antenna. In this video, Simon (VA7BIX) shows how some basic tools, scrap lumber, a spare fiberglass fishing rod, and a bit of creativity can create a fully-functional HF antenna for both home station use and for "field" operations. Don't forget that left over supply of PVC pipe in your garage. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R_CJDIVnlI. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Simon (VA7BIX): How to Build and Rock the Magical Tape Measure Antenna! POTA Adventures #pota #hamradio #hf #hamjazz G'day Mates,... here's a quick build of the Tape Measure Antenna before last Wednesday's livestream.... It is just that... a quick and fun 'build' - and before yo