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Homebrew 20 Meter DiPole Antenna-speaker wire.

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If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXfIgA28164 .  This is post 2165 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Well-done, easy-to-follow tutorial on how to design, build, and test a simple 20 meter antenna made from speaker wire and a few easily available parts.  You can make separate dipole antennas for any band you desire.  If you trim the antenna length carefully, you may not need an antenna "tuner" for keeping SWR low.  Here are some suggestions from  "Ham Radio CQ": "As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon speaker wire 250' https://amzn.to/2BUspRb G5RV Antenna https://amzn.to/2FuCmrR MFJ-915 RF Line Isolator 1.8-30 MHz, 1500W PEP, SO-239 https://amzn.to/2BWAuVd Cheap DIY Dipole out of speaker wire, 1.5 SWR, amazing results." ----- For the latest Amateur/Ham Radio news and information, please visit these web