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HF antenna stealth dipoles for QRP, portable or home QTH

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by KJ4YZI, Dec 17, 2016.

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  1. KJ4YZI

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    Here is a video on some micro HF dipoles i found. Under 5 ounces, and multiple versions. They work exceptionally well, and will be in my go-kit video. Also good for the stealth operator that can't have an antenna at the QTH.
     
    KJ4YZI, Dec 17, 2016
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  2. KE4YMX

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    i love those small little qrp dipoles, i have several homebrew made for my qrp go bag. sometime it is not worth lugging around the antenna tuner and just carry several of these little dipoles.
     
    KE4YMX, Dec 17, 2016
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  3. KK6QMS

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    What power are the rated for? Ebay link? Thx.
     
    KK6QMS, Dec 17, 2016
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  4. KJ4YZI

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    Link is in the description of the video..
     
    KJ4YZI, Dec 17, 2016
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  5. KJ4YZI

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    Check out my QRP video i just uploaded, good contact with this dipole today. It was a good test.
     
    KJ4YZI, Dec 18, 2016
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  6. N5OV

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    were can you buy them
     
    N5OV, Dec 18, 2016
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  7. KJ4YZI

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    Look in the description of the video above.
     
    KJ4YZI, Dec 18, 2016
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  8. K8MH

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    K8MH, Dec 18, 2016
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  9. WA5SAT

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    Thanks, Eric. I do like to make antennas using those "cobra head" center insulators with the bnc connector. Very handy! 73, WA5SAT
     
    WA5SAT, Dec 18, 2016
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  10. N4NSS

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    Oh come on....Make your antennas....they're the easy to build and you might learn something. N4NSS Kyle
     
    N4NSS, Dec 18, 2016
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  11. KE4YMX

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    KE4YMX, Dec 18, 2016
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  12. KE4YMX

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    I agree with N4NSS, building these antenna are super simple and probably with materials you have laying around. I built these dipole with PVC pipe that i cut in half and straighten flat with a blow dryer,, i purchased the so 239 chassis connector on ebay and wire you can get from local hardware store. I chose to use 20 gauge wire for weight and space saving. Don't worry about the appearance, but the performance :). You will learn by building your own antennas which leads to a sense of pride once you put it on the air,, at least that's how I feel.
     

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  13. KG7OOM

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    Thanks for sharing. I enjoy building antennas but some of you must remember that not everyone likes to build antennas... Will probably buy one just to get a closer look at it.
     
    KG7OOM, Dec 19, 2016
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  14. W9AMM

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    I make some of my antennas and yes they're easy to build. But I'm a gear geek and like buying some stuff as well. I purchased two of these little gems. The seller will give you a discount for subscribing to Eric's YouTube channel. Talk about ham radio brotherhood!
     
    W9AMM, Dec 19, 2016
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