Full ZS6BKW scratch build – Part 1 goes LIVE @ 9 CST Saturday 11/29

New video: Full ZS6BKW build from scratch (Part 1) – 450Ω ladder line, cheap insulators, cutting-board center, etc. Part 2 (balun + tuning + on-air) next week.
Who’s putting one up this winter? Already have one? Post your thoughts below!

 

Sounds interesting. Where can I see it?

 

Thanks for your interest in the video. As it says in the title it will go live @ 9 am CST saturday

 

New video: Full ZS6BKW build from scratch (Part 1) – 450Ω ladder line, cheap insulators, cutting-board center, etc.

Part 2 (balun + tuning + on-air) next week.



Who’s putting one up this winter? Already have one? Post your results below!

 

I use a ZS6BKW antenna for amateur radio QSOs. Thanks for the video. Most interesting.

IMO, I'd space the connectors on the white board further apart. Why? In the build they are too close together. Snow, ice, etc may short them out making the antenna useless until the short melts.

Looking forward to the 2nd video.

 

Interesting..,I’ll have to watch for that

 

Great idea marking the toroids.

Went to do using a Sharpie permanent marker.

Unfortunately, writing completely disappeared.

Recommended pen to use for writing on a toroid?

 

Use an oil-based paint pen.

Link:

Amazon.com: Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Markers, Medium Point, Assorted & Metallic Colors, 5 Count - Great for Rock Painting

 

Any hardware store with welding supplies should have paint markers. Forney is the brand most common around here. They mark well on just about anything.