Thanks to Simon (VA7BIX) for this fascinating way to repurpose old ethernet cables.
Simon shows us how to use discarded ethernet cables to create or improve a basic ground radial/counterpoise system for your antenna installation.
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$3.75 Ethernet Radial System - Close Up Build! #pota#QRP#antenna#hamradio
G'day Mates - I've been getting a ton of fabulous responses about the Ethernet Cable Radial system, and requests to see the "build" up close... so here it is! Wooohooo! Cheers mates and see ya on the Air
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00:00 Introduction
00:54 "Why 8ft 9Inches?"
01:50 Ethernet Cable - Antenna Construction Time
03:04 "Untangling" Ethernet Cable Tip
03:31 16 Wires Unravelled and Wound - Sped Up
03:47 Terminal Block "Feed Point" Magic
05:43 Bare the Ethernet Wires
06:01 Connect The Bare Ethernet Wires to the Terminal Block
08:25 Winding Up the Wires Tips For the End of the Day
09:22 Quick Overview - Thanks for Watching Mates