Here's another portable antenna project from Simon Stribling (VA7BIX).
In this video, Simon makes a multi-band HF beam covering 10-20 meters. The antenna can be broken down into several easy-to-carry parts and is suitable for both field and at-home use.
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SHcRrZR_NM.
Here are some comments from Simon (VA7BIX):
10-20 Meters, One Antenna: BEAM #hf#hamradio#pota#antenna
G'day mates, this antenna is simply mind blowing! YES, it is still in the working stages structurally, but the overall performance of it 'as is', is incredible. I'd love to get your input 'structurally' about this build - so please leave a comment. This has been an incredibly rewarding and challenging exploration in antenna building hahaha.
Here's to portable multi-band beams! Happy building mates!
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MEASUREMENTS:
Each Tent pole section is 15 inches.
10 Meters - 12 Driven / 16 Reflector
12 Meters - 14 Driven / 18 Reflector
15 Meters - 16 Driven / 20 Reflector
17 Meters - 20 Driven / 20 Reflector (22 Probably ideal?)
20 Meters - 20 Driven + 4' Wire / 20 Reflector +4' 8" Wire
BOOM SPACE BETWEEN DRIVEN AND REFLECTOR - 8' 6" all bands
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ALPHA ANTENNA
https://alphaantenna.com00:00 Introduction
00:30 Thanks MATES
00:47 Overview Of Antenna Design
02:18 Yagi Construction Time
04:13 Let's Put the Beam on the Mast!
04:31 WOW!!! WHAT A SUPRISE!
05:26 Now, Can we Get 20 Meters!?
06:08 20 Meters CQ POTA
08:08 17 Meters CQ POTA
09:30 Tent Pole Adjustment for 15 Meters
10:34 15 Meters Madness
12:08 12 Meters Conundrum?
13:03 12 Meters CQ POTA
13:37 10 Meters Tent Pole Adjustments
14:56 10 Meters CQ POTA
15:45 CONCLUSION
16:35 HINDSIGHT Overview The Next Day