TINY HF ANTENNA FOR A TINY GARDEN - Fulfil Your Dream!

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Published 2022-12-06
Many hams around the world have small gardens or back yards. They dream of operating on the HF bands but wonder if there is an antenna system that will fulfil their dreams. peter G3OJV, describes a system that might be the answer.
All Comments (13)
  • @bassangler73
    You don't have to apologize for talking in feet and inches for us guys in the States...keeps me from having to do the math in my head...ha ha
  • @madcarew5168
    Always good stuff..please excuse me (67yrs) but we don't all last for ever.You say ideas you've had..Why not put these down ..just loosely..not too much tech. Unless needed ,into a "coffee table" type book that we can pick up,put down,and think on .....not saying you're going anywhere soon but just a thought about a lifetime of"A Hobby"..!! 73
  • @robzingarelli2609
    What a beautiful, elegant solution. It looks easy to put up at a campsite. I'll be building one soon. Thanks!
  • @elwood.downey
    a remarkably flexible system, I will explore further, many thanks.
  • @m3uec
    Good interesting video.
  • @shandybrandy5407
    I have just bought the FT891 today, but it will be delivered only between 05 and 18 Jan '23. I want to build this amazing multi band HF antenna but the ladderline type of wire is very difficult to get it here at Delhi Thank you for this lovely video, Cheers!
  • @johnharrison5703
    I have tried this antenna in my small garden. I had problems getting the ladder line in the open and that seems to be important as it forms part of the radiating element. I also have issues with radials in my setup due to lack of space
  • @StreakyP
    alternatives to a copper earth rod.... bury a discarded old stainless steal sink (or the internal stainless "box" from a dead microwave oven) OR the metal screw self drilling rotary clothes drier (whirly-line) bases are cheap as chips & easily available, can be a good earth plus can also support the fibreglass fishing rod "mast" (& for planning restrictions "temporary" set-ups are exempt so if you have a rotary washing line on the grass during the week and swap it for a 30' vertical at the weekend then they cannot complain)