Here's another good reason to add a metal tape measure to your emergency "go-kit"-- it can be used to create a versatile, inexpensive HF vertical antenna.
In this video, Simon (VA7BIX) shows how some basic tools, scrap lumber, a spare fiberglass fishing rod, and a bit of creativity can create a fully-functional HF antenna for both home station use and for "field" operations. Don't forget that left over supply of PVC pipe in your garage.
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Here are some comments from Simon (VA7BIX):
How to Build and Rock the Magical Tape Measure Antenna! POTA Adventures #pota #hamradio #hf #hamjazz
G'day Mates,... here's a quick build of the Tape Measure Antenna before last Wednesday's livestream.... It is just that... a quick and fun 'build' - and before you know it, you're on the air and rocking the airwaves! THIS ANTENNA ROCKS!
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00:00 PILE UP INTRODUCTION
00:12 Introduction
00:45 Antenna Materials Setup Overview
02:51 Let's Assemble The Tape Measure Antenna
08:28 Time for the Radials
10:57 Coax and Radio Set Up
12:51 LIVE STREAM TIME
13:04 10 Meters - POTA
14:06 12 Meters - POTA
15:37 15 Meters - POTA
17:49 17 Meters - POTA
19:18 20 Meters - "Madness" WOOOHOOO
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π Like
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HUGE THANKS TO THE PATREON'S OF MY CHANNEL:
Darrell Beard
Lorene Hacker
Bill Mitchell
Rich Korona
Mike Hausauer
Stan Kuprianczyk
Josh Averyt
Maurice Austin
Randy Tonne
John Platt
If you wish to 'tip' the channel, here's the link:
/ hamjazz
Thanks mates!
BURNABY RADIO: Mike - you're the greatest. Contact Mike today for quotes on any and all ham radio gear in Canada!
sales@burnabyradio.com
ALPHA ANTENNA
https://alphaantenna.com
00:00 PILE UP INTRODUCTION
00:12 Introduction
00:45 Antenna Materials Setup Overview
02:51 Let's Assemble The Tape Measure Antenna
08:28 Time for the Radials
10:57 Coax and Radio Set Up
12:51 LIVE STREAM TIME
13:04 10 Meters - POTA
14:06 12 Meters - POTA
15:37 15 Meters - POTA
17:49 17 Meters - POTA
19:18 20 Meters - "Madness" WOOOHOOOChapters
