If you need an inexpensive rotating dipole antenna for Field Day or any other portable operation, please consider this antenna built by Chuck (KK6USY).
This antenna is based on a design from the late L.B. Cebik (W4RML).
If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fLIs4jbDIU.
Here are some comments from Chuck (KK6USY):
n this video I show how to make a Inverted U rotatable dipole antenna that is multibanded. This is an antenna design from W4RNL L.B Cebik (SK). Cebik designed this antenna for use on Field Day and other portable operations. I will make a version that uses 1/2" EMT conduit to keep the cost down. Two 10' lengths of the conduit cost me 14.50 at a box store, so not bad for a good performing antenna! Now this antenna can be made more light weight and portable using 3 sizes of Aluminum tubing and over all length can be abdout 3'. Check the ARRL antenna handbook page 21.17-18.
The conduit length for each side is 98.25", each side of the 15m is 55"
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