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Ham Radio: 40 Metre Dipole in A Small Space

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Here's an easy way to get a 40 meter dipole antenna into a small backyard or garden space. Thanks to Tim (G5TM) for this idea. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5x_02BUDas Here are some comments from Tim (G5TM): How I squeezed in a 40 metre dipole into a small garden! Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting ----- Thanks for joining us today. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).  

Ham Radio mobile setup & install

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Thanks to Hayden (VK7HH) for this nicely done video tutorial on how to set up, install, and test a mobile ham radio station in a van. If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_QAPBcqJMs Here are some comments from Hayden (VK7HH): This video shows how I installed my Yaesu FT-8900 into my vehicle. I go through how my ham radio is installed in the mobile, including the remote head, how to connect it to three separate antennas using diplexers, power wiring, APRS setup + our new van which is being retrofitted for Field Day operations! Please Subscribe to Ham Radio DX! http://youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX?sub_c... ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Ham Radio Mobile Setup & Install | Antennas + Remote Head 1:00 Yaesu FT-8900 in the car, remote head and extension speaker 4:02 Body of the radio installed under the seat + diplexer configuration 7:14 Byonics TinyTrak 4 for APRS +APO3 Auto power off 9:59 Running power cab