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DIY your own 6 meter EME Array.

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  If you're serious about EME (Earth-Moon-Earth), check out this 4 bay 6 meter EME Array from Dave (AA0RS). Dave takes us through the entire design, construction, testing, and use of this exceptionable antenna system.   According to Dave, the antenna, once it's built, is easy to adjust and maintain. This project is not for the faint of heart.   If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSPr5-VkN7o     . Thanks for joining us today.   Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Dave (AA0RS).    Dave AA0RS describes his construction of a four bay 6 Meter EME array of 7 element, crossed polarized yagi antennas in Platteville, Colorado. Dave explains many obstacle one can run into making a huge 6 Meter antenna system like this. Dave gives us many ways he was able to overcome these challenges resulting in a successful huge 6 Met...
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Ham Radio Building the small Magnetic Loop Antenna.

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  Small magnetic loop antennas are perfect for portable and home stations.  If you live in deed-restricted housing, then this antenna from Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) may keep you on the air. In this video, Kevin builds his original small magnetic loop antenna, which he first designed in 2023. Build this project for immediate use or for emergencies when the need arises. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbG8S_jXnWU. Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM). Here are some comments from Kevin (KB9RLW): I build the small magnetic loop antenna I designed back in March of 2023. It's a long one. Here's the link to the 3D printed part the coaxes are tied to. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:662... The tool I showed is called a "Pin Vise". Here's a link to a search on Amazon for similar tools. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pin+vise&i... If you like my videos, plea...
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