If you need a simple, easy-to-build, and effective 20 meter DX antenna, then this homebrew portable ground plane antenna is what you need.
Steve (K1GMM) does an excellent job of showing us his homemade ground plane antenna on the air. The antenna works very well and will provide many hours of DX adventure.
When you are done with your POTA/SOTA expedition, you can use this antenna at your home station, because it is easy to set up and take down.
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Here are som comments from Steve (K1GMM):
Dx'ing using a homebrew 20 mtr gp antenna with a FT857D running between 60-75 watts. This thing works great!
UPDATE: The mount has been changed to a 1" pvc tube u-bolted to the stand. Assemble the 102" whip and the 3/4" copper tube and drop it into the tube. Super stable and much stronger.
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