How to build a simple, portable 20 meter Antenna


Here's nice antenna idea from Kevin (W6RIP).

This 20 meter antenna is ultra-light, totally portable, and suitable for both home and field use.

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This is post 2739 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas.

Here are some comments from Kevin:

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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).
 

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