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How to build a 9:1 UnUn for Ham Radio Antenna.

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Here's a simple, inexpensive project that will improve the performance of your random length wire or end fed halfwave antenna. Thanks to Tinker John (W5CYF) for this "nice one-evening project" that will prove useful for both home station use and for field operations. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfnvqQeDLoQ Here are a few comments from Tinker John (W5CYF): Simple and inexpensive to build the 9:1 end fed long wire antenna is a good antenna for both portable and home use. This antenna, like all antennas, has it advantages and disadvantage. You’ll see some of both in this how to video. Amazon Link for other suggested items that may be related to this video: https://www.amazon.com/shop/w5cyftink... Royalty Free music courtesy of YouTube Creative Tools – Sioux Falls by Silent Partner Key moments View all What You'Re Going To Need 1:35 Connectors 2:41 Brief Schematic 3:52 Bind