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How to add a slim jim antenna to an HF multiband vertical

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Here's another great idea for your next ARRL Field Day Antenna.   According to Steve Payne (W0KNI), it doesn't take much effort to add a 2m/70cm "slim jim" antenna to your multiband HF vertical antenna.  With this antenna modification, you can get coverage from 40 meters through 70 cm in one antenna. If you can't see the video, please go here" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC2KtS4_t_s Here are some comments from Steve (W0KNI): n this video we’ll build a Slim Jim 2m/70cm antenna from a piece of 300 Ohm ladder line, then design a custom 3D part from scratch using FreeCAD and complete the printing with an Ender 3 Pro printer. Finally, we’ll add this light-weight antenna to my DIY Multiband vertical antenna system, further expanding its capabilities. So stay tuned! FreeCAD Project File: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P-Nn... Chapter Markers: 00:00 Intro 00:16 Building Slim Jim 02:36 Designing 3D Mount 03:38 Printing Mount 04:00 Describing Installatio