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How to make a simple Fan Dipole Antenna-No Tuner Required

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If you want a multiband hf antenna, but lack a "tuner" to bring swr under control, then please try this "fan dipole" design from Chuck Thompson (KK6USY). Chuck takes us through the design, construction, testing, and use of this simple, effective antenna.  A fan dipole antenna is suitable for both home station and portable use. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHeQCxhYhHM. Here are some comments from Chuck (KK6USY): 7,438 views Premiered Nov 23, 2020 #MNHR The Fan Dipole is one of the Best portable wire antennas if you don't have a tuner! In this video I show what I used and how I assembled a fan dipole antenna for portable use on POTA or SOTA activations. Then I show how I deploy the antenna in the field. Check out the Ham Radio Adventures Merch shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/kk6usy-h... As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Materials used in th