Sweet variation on securing the line, this is the first video I’ve seen to take account for that. Definitely going to add the 3 hole patterns to my bag of how-to’s! KJ5DVL, 73!
I am a newbie fixing to get my tech and would rather build my own antennas rather than just buy everything. I do have a tech background in aviation so building things is rather easy for me plus I actually learn things. great little video. one question I have is how would a toroid figure into a dipole antenna build?
I know people love to have an SO-239 on these antennas, but have you considered just epoxying your coax into the antenna and saving the 3dB connector loss? Forgive me my blasphemy...Anyway, its a great antenna, simple and effective!
I agree, but then you have to use a 25 foot or 50 foot coax that you can never use on anything else. I think the convenience and storage may outweigh the loss. I guess we can increase the power to compensate.😊 It would however make a great video!!
Connector loss of 3 db? 50 connectors in series would not have 3 db of loss. 3 db of loss is half your power. With 50 watts of transmitter power you would not be able to touch the connector without fire resistant gloves.
What was the final measurement of the wire that was cut? And are you measuring from the cap to the end of the wire? Are you including the wire that is on the inside of the tee? Thanks for the video I’ll be making one for sure. K4PWI
You can use any bit. I guess I always hear my daddy in my ear about if you're gonna do it...do it right. 🙂As far as the choke, I use a third party choke and wasn't showing it. The making of the antenna was the goal. Blessings my friend. It's all good.
like this hasnt been done before. waste of bandwidth and hdd space. come on folks. lets stop with the dups of videos.. u can only beat a dead horse so many times
I've watched dozens of dipole videos and this is the best one in my opinion. Very clear and concise. Well-done !!!
Thank you my friend!😀
Sweet variation on securing the line, this is the first video I’ve seen to take account for that. Definitely going to add the 3 hole patterns to my bag of how-to’s! KJ5DVL, 73!
Awesome! Thank you!
Now I gotta go buy a drill press. Harbor freight to the rescue. 😄
Yay!!!!!!!
All I need is a few trees.
Good stuff, thanks for sharing.
Just getting started here. That was a great video! I love the PVC rings you made for the ends. I'm subbed!!!!
Fantastic!
I absolutely like this antenna I am engaged to build 1
Awesome video. Will start making one this afternoon
Have fun!
great antenna.
This is really nice - I think I might build an antenna just like this! I have Icom stuff and a Nano VNA as well, so very similar setup.
Go for it!
Good vid. Easy explanation. Thanks 73 from VK
Glad you liked it!
Good video 🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video the best ever. Thank you 73 KF6VTV
Thank you for this great antenna construction video!
I will be making one like this soon.
i ahve subbed also love the easy build here, Hioe to make one in the future
Thanks for the sub!
Nicely done! Thanks
Thanks!!!
in my country we call this "cat mustache antenna"
I now have to go buy a bunch of pvc .
And play haha.
Great video .
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Workin on hammy
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I am a newbie fixing to get my tech and would rather build my own antennas rather than just buy everything. I do have a tech background in aviation so building things is rather easy for me plus I actually learn things. great little video. one question I have is how would a toroid figure into a dipole antenna build?
thanks very good job 73 from kb2uew
Thanks!!
I know people love to have an SO-239 on these antennas, but have you considered just epoxying your coax into the antenna and saving the 3dB connector loss? Forgive me my blasphemy...Anyway, its a great antenna, simple and effective!
I agree, but then you have to use a 25 foot or 50 foot coax that you can never use on anything else. I think the convenience and storage may outweigh the loss. I guess we can increase the power to compensate.😊 It would however make a great video!!
Connector loss of 3 db? 50 connectors in series would not have 3 db of loss. 3 db of loss is half your power. With 50 watts of transmitter power you would not be able to touch the connector without fire resistant gloves.
Insertion loss for an SO239 socket coupled to a pl259 plug is no more than 0.1 db. Where are you getting 3 db loss on an SO239 ? Mark VK3PDG
Solder the wire to the center and ground lug BEFORE you install it ✌🏻 234 gives you one leg Easier
What was the final measurement of the wire that was cut? And are you measuring from the cap to the end of the wire? Are you including the wire that is on the inside of the tee?
Thanks for the video I’ll be making one for sure. K4PWI
Nicely done. I enjoy seeing these types of video's. 73 Red KD9VUL
Thank you my friend!!
Newbie question. Does the final measurement include from the centre plug to the tip of the wire including the locking S turns?
It may effect it minutely. That's why I cut it a little long at first. Then take readings and shorten as needed.
great stuff i am going on 29.6 fm so a bit shorter 468/29.6=15.8/2=7.9 feet per side
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Hello, by trimming it which one did you cut? The antenna? Or the ground? Or both wires?
Both
@@OtisDyson thank you. 73 🤗
the measure is for each cable for the total ?
newbe/nice & clean, so each time you cut for swr. your cutting out on the ring end then re.hang correct? thxs KD9ZWT
Yes
Why didn’t you solder the SO-239 connections before tightening it down inside the fitting?
Either way works for me. Thanks.
No balun?
Do you ever make these for sale? I am handicapped and want to get back into ham radio if I can!
WB9VVH
GREAT VIDEO!!!!. KD2QMJ
You spent all that time with expensive bit trying to install a connector you don't need but you don't have a choke balun?
You can use any bit. I guess I always hear my daddy in my ear about if you're gonna do it...do it right. 🙂As far as the choke, I use a third party choke and wasn't showing it. The making of the antenna was the goal. Blessings my friend. It's all good.
Another good video completely destroyed by loud annoying music
like this hasnt been done before. waste of bandwidth and hdd space. come on folks. lets stop with the dups of videos.. u can only beat a dead horse so many times
doesn’t make sense
Good video! Thanks for sharing. I like DIY projects, so I will be trying this. 73's. N4ABJ
No choke ???