Antenna Topics: A simple inverted vee dipole that doesn't require a tuner, post #189
KH6JRM's Amateur Radio Antenna Topics: A simple inverted vee dipole that doesn't require a tuner. Hawaii Island has been enjoying some excellent, if somewhat voggy, weather the past few days--a perfect time to design and build a simple antenna for my favorite amateur radio bands. Although I enjoy working 10 and 20 meters, I've found plenty of contacts and even some decent DX on the 40 and 15 meter bands. During the day, there are plenty of Hawaii hams to chat with on a variety of nets. Early afternoon chats on 15 meters range from locals to the exotic realms of the southwest Pacific and Japan. If I decide to work 10 or 20 meters on a whim, I can always switch to my 40 meter vertical with tuned counterpoise to capture a few elusive contacts on 10 meters. This antenna uses tuned feeders (450-ohm ladder line) and can work amateurs from 40 through 10 meters with the help of a 4:1 balun and a good transmatch, such as my Drake MN-4. However, this week, I've had th