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Simple Portable HF Antennas

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Lively, interesting discussion from Tim (G5TM) and Hayden (VK7HH) about portable antennas using nothing but coaxial cable for the radiating element. These antennas are ideal for both portable and home station use. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCubZoD25tc Here are some comments from Tim (G5TM) and Hayden (VK7HH): Do you want to make a simple HF antenna using nothing but coax? Well today at the 2021 YouTubers Hamfest, I speak with Tim G5TM as he shares his experiences on building HF antennas, running portable, mobile and the fun to be had during the Sporadic E season. These HF antennas are simple to build and an easy way to get on the air! Check out Tim's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSa... Half-Wave Flowerpot Antenna by VK2ZOI: https://vk2zoi.com/articles/half-wave... Steve G3TXQ - Coax Common Mode Chokes http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/chokes/ Please Subscr

Simple portable HF Antennas

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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=GCubZoD25tc This is post 2574 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Thanks to Tim (G5TM) for this helpful tutorial on designing, making, and using simple portable HF antennas.  These inexpensive antennas are suitable for both at-home use and field operations. Here are some general comments from Tim: Do you want to make a simple HF antenna using nothing but coax? Well today at the 2021 YouTubers Hamfest, I speak with Tim G5TM as he shares his experiences on building HF antennas, running portable, mobile and the fun to be had during the Sporadic E season. These HF antennas are simple to build and an easy way to get on the air! Check out Tim's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSa... Half-Wave Flowerpot Antenna by VK2ZOI: https://vk2zoi.com/articles/half-wave... Steve G3TXQ - Coax Common Mode Chokes http://www.karinya.