Chuck takes us step-by-step through the design, construction, testing, and use of this inexpensive 2 meter dipole antenna which will come in handy for your next SOTA/POTA (Summits on the Air/Parks on the Air) expedition.

Put one of these antennas in your go-box, just in case you need a little more "reach" for your HT.

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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

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