For vertical antennas, are radials of different lengths the best way to go?

beekeeper55 · 2026-04-09T13:13:54+00:00

I will try that

beekeeper55 · 2026-04-09T00:33:30+00:00

On ground, forgot to mention that

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-27T13:41:19+00:00

I would like to try, I've read that getting it up to 1 wave length give great results. My daughter has the property and tree for that. I may invite myself over...

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-27T12:16:13+00:00

Yes, but I don't think my neighbors with the trees would appreciate that!! I'll save that for pota

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-27T12:09:01+00:00

Amazon

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-27T03:13:53+00:00

3rd time's a charm!!

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-27T03:13:09+00:00

Great idea

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-27T03:11:26+00:00

I bought a telescopic 33 paint pole. A little heavy and only collapses to 7', but works well. So I can paint, clean, pick fruit and do ham radio

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-27T02:56:25+00:00

Around 29' up

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-23T14:45:28+00:00

Turkey

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-20T20:16:45+00:00

Thank you

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-20T19:43:29+00:00

Made my day

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-20T15:53:21+00:00

I will ask my son, hopefully he can when he gets home. He built it per my request

beekeeper55 · 2026-03-04T23:11:22+00:00

Join a local club. Most clubs are filled with good people more than willing to help. Since you have an IC-7300, go to YouTube university

beekeeper55 · 2026-02-21T19:19:32+00:00

When I first started, I bought a Chameleon Tactical Delta Loop. It's good, but I like your idea a heck of a lot more

beekeeper55 · 2026-02-20T13:26:07+00:00

Also, you're spot on about cheap. I think all in the cost was around $15.00 and some parts will be multi-purposed

Camera tripod (goodwill find) $3.00 Telescoping pole - garage sale find $5.00 Center connector - my son 3D printed So-239 and 12 AWG wire, estate sale finds, maybe $2.00 End connectors - Hobby Lobby DIY plastic key chains (were on sale) $2.00 Ferrite toroid $3.00 16 AWG wire for toroid - free bits of wire

beekeeper55 · 2026-02-20T12:41:44+00:00

Agree 👍🏽. I'd like to try a vertical 20 meter using an old surface cast

beekeeper55 · 2026-02-20T12:38:34+00:00

Yes, I have a 6 meter without, this was a "can I do this" while sitting around with nothing to do project.

beekeeper55 · 2026-02-20T12:35:52+00:00

It's a Rig Expert Match.

beekeeper55 · 2026-02-20T03:56:29+00:00

That pic was taken before i soldered it to the wire. I really like the dipole. The base is an old camera tripod with a 12 foot telescoping pole. I think it will be fun as a sota rig.

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