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Ham Radio-A 40 meter folded dipole antenna using window line

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser searchbox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS5nlutY_L4&ab_channel=KevinLoughin This is post 2444 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. If you want an easy-to-build 40 meter antenna suitable for both home and field use, you can't beat the folded dipole.   Kevin Loughin (KB9RLW) tackles this project with his usual down-to-earth enthusiasm and creativity. You won't need expensive materials or excessive time to design, build, test, and use this antenna. Here are a few comments from Kevin: In all the years I've been playing radio, I've never built a folded dipole. Boy have I been missing out! These are amazing performers. Link to the 3D part for the center: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:361... My video on making the 4:1 Balun: https://youtu.be/l5rLI8FpM9g A few pages with technical info on folded dipoles: https://www.electronics-notes.com/art... https://www.w8ji.com