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How to get great results from your vertical antenna.

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This video is the concluding chapter of Tim's (G5TM) long-running series on the theory and practice of hf vertical antennas. In this segment, Tim discusses the ideal length of a vertical antenna for DX purposes and the limitations imposed by using a single wire for multiband coverage. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser inbox:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRd7AZZqMK0. Here are some remarks from Tim (G5TM): This is the final video in my vertical antenna series. I will put links to the others below. In this video let's look at the right lengths for different series of bands, and how realistic it is to get a great DX performance across lots of bands with a single radiator vertical. VERTICAL ANTENNA SERIES: Video 1: A VERY Basic Guide to Antenna Efficiency     • Vertical Antenna ...   Video 2: Vertical Antenna Size & Antenna Efficiency     • HAM RADIO: Vertic...   Video 3: How Many Ground Radials Do You REALLY Need?     • HAM