This is the Antenna I use when out Portable. The Reel POTA-ble EFHW Antenna, it’s a 40-10 EFHW that’s adjustable. I like it because it’s lightweight, and I can just clip it on my bag. N5BSB
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That looks like a fantastic idea! I don’t know why I didn’t see this post before now! Do you have specs on how to assemble it?
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Looks similar, but this one has a built in transformer.
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In the case of mine you go to the hardware store and get a chalkline. Then you take the string off, and you put wire on.
I use 30 lb test AFW surfstrand.
Since there’s about 300 feet of wire on it I can run it in various ways -
End fed, random wire, off center fed, etc. All that need be done is use the appropriate unun, so I built a 9:1, a 49:1 and a 64: 1.
I’m also not restricted to what end I can feed it from.
Pictured here are the 9:1 and the 64:1
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Nice! Thank you both!
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Thanks for sharing but I really wish you didn’t hijack my post. There is a antenna section for this reason. I was posting what I use! Have a good day.
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Do you use a balun at the end? If so what kind?
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The 49:1 transformer is built inside.
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I just got one. Looking forward to trying it out soon.
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