Testing the W3EDP Mini-Antenna using 450 Ohm Ladder Line


 

Thanks to Gil of "RadioPreppers.com" for this fascinating modification of the "classic" W3EDP multiband HF antenna.

Construction and testing of this "Mini-W3EDP Antenna" are straight forward.  Just follow the instructions in the video.

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgInZdN_DD0.

Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Gil:

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