PY1BEK Vertical antenna for ham radio – 40-meter ham band (7 MHz) This self-supported vertical antenna was made with aluminum tubes of 3 m in length that have an external diameter of 32 mm and a wall thickness of 1.2 mm.

Product Description. Our flagship model, The Two Meter J-Pole Antenna comes in two different configurations, either as a one piece antenna for base station use, or as a two piece breakaway model great for portable operations.

The Cushcraft MA6VA provides amazing coverage, great versatility and incredible performance with an addition of 6 meters. Enjoy the antenna congestion free and discover a world of bands opening 50 MHz CW and SSB.

On Friday 25 May, ICASA published the National Radio Frequency Plan 2018 in which amateur radio was allocated 100 kHz on a shared basis in the 60-metr

This calculator is designed to give the vertical length (height) of a particular antenna, for the frequency and wavelength chosen.

An article by VE3VDC LD Blake . Every radio amateur should build at least one antenna to prove to themselves they can improvise in an emergency.

T he vertical is a popular antenna among hams who lack the space for a beam or long wire antennas. In an electrical sense, a vertical is a dipole with half of its length buried in the ground or “mirrored” in its counterpoise system.

Backyard Screwdriver Vertical Antenna, homebrew, fingerstock, pvc coil form, screwdriver motor, coil assembly. Modified screwdriver antenna, mobile ham radio antenna

Overall Cost. This antenna may be constructed for about $100. Construction Notes. The lower element uses 4 sections, overlapped about 29 inches, for strength.

12 Responses to “43′ Vertical Antenna Construction – Pt 1” KD2MU Says: October 31st, 2010 at 10:38 am. How is the progress on the vertical? I’d like to see part 2.