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Is this the best portable multiband HF Antenna?

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Thanks to Mat of the "TechMinds Amateur Radio Channel" for this simple, multiband portable antenna. With a good antenna transmatch (i.e. "tuner"), a suitable balun, a length of coaxial cable, and a random length wire, the End Fed Halfwave Antenna provides good performance both at your home station and in the "field." If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmpREgqCqyU Here are some comment from Mat: Here we take a look at a lightweight, multiband, portable HF Antenna that weighs 160 grams! Portable Power Bank: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KGv... 49:1 Transformer: https://moonrakeronline.com/49-1-end-... Sotabeam wire: https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/antenna-w... Xiegu G90 Radio (Amazing radio!) https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ak9bfn If you would like to show your support for this channel, then please consider becoming a member by clicking here: https://www.yout

Ham Radio: 40 Metre Dipole in A Small Space

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Here's an easy way to get a 40 meter dipole antenna into a small backyard or garden space. Thanks to Tim (G5TM) for this idea. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5x_02BUDas Here are some comments from Tim (G5TM): How I squeezed in a 40 metre dipole into a small garden! Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Ham Radio mobile setup & install

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Thanks to Hayden (VK7HH) for this nicely done video tutorial on how to set up, install, and test a mobile ham radio station in a van. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_QAPBcqJMs Here are some comments from Hayden (VK7HH): This video shows how I installed my Yaesu FT-8900 into my vehicle. I go through how my ham radio is installed in the mobile, including the remote head, how to connect it to three separate antennas using diplexers, power wiring, APRS setup + our new van which is being retrofitted for Field Day operations! Please Subscribe to Ham Radio DX! http://youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX?sub_c... ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Ham Radio Mobile Setup & Install | Antennas + Remote Head 1:00 Yaesu FT-8900 in the car, remote head and extension speaker 4:02 Body of the radio installed under the seat + diplexer configuration 7:14 Byonics TinyTrak 4 for APRS +APO3 Auto power off 9:59 Running power cab