Portable HF antennas don't have to be expensive. With a little ingenuity and a few tools, you can build an efficient, light weight HF antenna without spending a lot of money.
In this video from Walt (K4OGO), we see how a few simple tools, banana clips, PVC pipe, a beach umbrella holder, and some ordinary speaker wire can become a vertical antenna covering the 20 meter through 10 meter Amateur Radio bands.
This antenna is suitable for both portable and home station use.
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