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A roll-up counterpoise mat for vertical antennas.

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  Here's another antenna accessory worth considering--a "roll-up counterpoise mat for vertical antennas." According to Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE), this simple, easy-to-make counterpoise mat will improve the performance of your HF vertical antenna. The mat does a good job of replacing the tedious process of laying out ground radials for your "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=TkWmKs_4dGo. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are a few comments from Peter (VK3YE); Is this your magic carpet for DX? Or were conditions just good? Either way it seems to be a handy accessory to have if you operate portable. Video includes construction details and an on-air test with contacts on 20, 30 & 40m. PS: If you liked this video please consider supporting Amateur Radio VK3YE by: * Subscribing on YouTube, * Checking my
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Ham Radio: Simple Vertical Antenna for Portable DX

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  With improving conditions in the Northern Hemisphere, radio amateurs are preparing for more portable operations, including the annual ARRL Field Day Event on 22-23 June 2024. If you need a simple, lightweight, inexpensive HF antenna for field operations, please consider this design from Tim (G5TM). This vertical antenna covers the Amateur Radio Bands between 20 meters and 10 meters.  The antenna is easy-to-build and completely portable. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C-vA2NTL60. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Tim (G5TM): A quick to throw up multi-band vertical covering 6 bands and can give you some great performance for DX, especially when portable. Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting. Chapters View all Intro 0:00 Aims 0:30 Antenna Length 2:02 Antenna Setup 3:04 The Antenna 3:50 The Tuner 4:12 Feed Line Loss 5:55 Tunin
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