The best portable Ham Radio antenna there is.


 If you have some left over Ethernet cable, a fiberglass mast, and some feed line, you have the makings for several excellent portable HF antennas.

In this video, Simon (VA7BIX) shows us how to transform unwanted Ethernet cables into useful Ham Radio antennas.

All you need are a few basic tools and you're set for a new Ham Radio adventure.

Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are a few comments from Simon (VA7BIX):

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Introduction

Antenna Build Overview

Ethernet Cable Unshielding/Untangling Demonstration

Let's Get on With the Build

Connecting the Radiating Element

Antenna Up Close Overview

Pile Ups GALORE! Woohooo Thanks for Watching Mates

HamJazz

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