The perfect sized apartment antenna for HF radio?


If you need a simple, effective HF antenna for your apartment or small back yard, then this linear loaded dipole from Shane of the "This Side of The Radio" video channel may be your solution.

Shane takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, and testing of this easily-made antenna.

If you can't see the video, please go here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QedCBFKVXN0

Here are some comments from Shane:

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