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Pedestrian Mobile HF Antenna

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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=JG1YUSZicxQ This is post 2485 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Here's a simple, yet versatile HF antenna for radio amateurs who enjoy operating "in the field." Australian ham Peter Parker (VK3YE) shows us a simple, easy way to operate "pedestrian mobile" with commonly available materials. As designed, this antenna works 7 MHz through 28 MHz and is suitable for both portable and "at home" operations.  Those living in deed-restricted housing (HOAs/CC&Rs) should find this antenna intriguing and nearly invisible. Here are some general comments from Peter: A look at a hand-carried antenna for pedestrian mobile operation between 7 and 28 MHz. It is similar to the commercially-available 'Miracle Whip'. Efficiency is low but solid interstate SSB contacts (up to about 1000km) can still be made on 7 MHz. E

Simple Ham Radio Antennas--Pedestrian mobile HF antenna

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s If you're having trouble viewing this video, please insert this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG1YUSZicxQ. This is post #980 in a continuing series on Simple Ham Radio Antennas. An interesting facet of HF operations is pedestrian mobile--something that is constrained by antenna size and weight. I never liked the idea of walking on a public beach or through a public park dragging a ground radial system with me. In this video, Peter Parker (VK3YE) adopts an idea from the commercially available "Mini Whip" Antenna and makes it work successfully for pedestrian mobile operations--perfect for fun, portable operations, and emergency work. This antenna probably would be useful for radio amateurs living in housing controlled by HOAs and CC&Rs. ----------------------------------------- For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please visit these websites : http://www.HawaiiARRL.info https://oahuarrlnews.wor