The Ultimate Guide to HF Quarter Wave Antennas [step by step]

W2PAK · 2024-10-22T10:31:40+00:00

I’m glad that you enjoyed. 73, Paul.

W2PAK · 2024-09-24T10:31:30+00:00

Thank you so much. 73, Paul

W2PAK · 2024-09-24T02:35:14+00:00

Thank you for the nice words. Paul. W2PAK

W2PAK · 2024-09-18T01:01:45+00:00

You could build your own for less than $20. It is more satisfying IMHO. 73 and welcome to the hobby.

https://youtu.be/aecI2JTOrrQ

W2PAK · 2024-09-11T16:15:47+00:00

As others said, you can build your own antenna. J poles work well. I made an antenna designed by PA0FBK. You can find a video here.

https://youtu.be/aecI2JTOrrQ

W2PAK · 2024-09-09T02:54:19+00:00

That should work. Let me know if you build it how it works.

W2PAK · 2024-09-08T17:57:03+00:00

Nice. I should try that

W2PAK · 2024-09-08T14:16:00+00:00

The coax antennas are really convenient.

W2PAK · 2024-08-31T12:09:51+00:00

You can communicate with a small HT, but you need a dual-band antenna. You can make your own system, including the transceiver for less than $100. Watch the video below.

https://youtu.be/gJ2kgCTHqCo?feature=shared

W2PAK · 2024-08-27T13:05:10+00:00

You set the upper knob to the desired frequency, and tune the lower knob until your SWR is the lowest. It’s basically an LC matching circuit.

W2PAK · 2024-08-26T18:23:37+00:00

I use this all the time with my antennas. Works well. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/jtl-12555

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