Vertical vs End-Fed Antennas: Lake Superior QRP Ham Radio

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In this video, Michael Martens (KB9VBR) takes his QRP gear and antennas to the shores of Wisconsin's Lake Superior.

Amids this beutiful park land, Michael tests the performance of a vertical and end-fed antenna system.  Thanks to the nearby shore of this immense fresh water lake, both antennas perform well with several excellent contacts.

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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

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