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Barbed Wire Antenna. Post #1659.

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If you can't view the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_itg93_Fes. Just about anything can be used as an HF antenna, provided you can match the impedances between rig and wire and have a suitable ground radial system.  In this video, WA5PMO uses a random length of barbed wire fence for his antenna.  Apparently, the emergency lashup works, saying "I worked Canada on 20 meters from Wixon Valley, Texas (using) a Yaesu-879D."  Be sure to tap your creativity if you need an HF antenna in a hurry. For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these websites: http://www.HawaiiARRL.info. http://www.arrl.org. http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news (a weekly podcast which is updated each Friday afternoon). https://oahuarrlnews.wordpress.com. http://hamradiohawaii.wordpress.com. https://bigislandarrlnew.com. https://www.eham.net. http://www.southgatearc.org. Thanks for joining us