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Simple 3 Band No Radials Antenna for 20, 15 & 10 Metres.

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  Do you need a simple, 3-band vertical antenna that works well without radials?  If that's the case, then this 20, 15, and 10 meter HF vertical antenna is for you. The antenna gives excellent performance at a modest cost, and can be used both at your home station and in the "field" for POTA/SOTA operations. Tim (G5TM) does an excellent job of blending theory with practicality. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6e42nmv894. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Tim (G5TMM: I have been looking forward to building and testing this antenna out for a while! It tunes well and spoiler alert.. It radiates well too (that video will be out soon!). Connect with my channel by subscribing & commenting. Also, if you have an antenna question, email me: TimG5TM@icloud.com 73 Tim Chapters View all Intro 0:00 Diagram 0:28 SSWR 2:00 Performance ...

How to make a 2 meter Yagi, Part 2.

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  This is part 2 of Chuck's (KK6USY) 2 meter Yagi antenna project.  In part 1, Chuck reviews the basic theory, construction, and testing procedures involving in building this lightweight, portable antenna. In part 2, Chuck focuses on antenna element measurements and other aspects of antenna construction. The finished project is ideal for both home station use and field operations. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oobvufJq2d8. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Chuck (KK6USY): In this video I show more of the 2m Yagi build and more close up video of the antenna. Dimensions, Check out the Ham Radio Adventures Merch shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/kk6usy-h... reflector - 20 1/8" x 2 1/4" in from end of boom driven - 19 5/16" x 2 11 3/16" from reflector - insulated from boo...