Antennas don't have to be expensive if you have some old extension cords around your ham shack.
In this video, Simon (VA7BIX) shows us how to use discarded extension cords to make a cheap, efficient, and simple vertical antenna for the 10 meter Amateur Radio band.
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How to Turn a Cheap Extension Cord Into The Ultimate 10 Meter Vertical #hamradio #hf #antenna
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Terminal Blocks:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09VZ5XGNF?r...
(You want to get the Male/Female so you can Quick Disconnect at the Feed Point)
"PERformer" Antenna Measurements (Thanks Greg buddy KJ6ER)
Vertical Radial 117"
2 x Elevated Radials 77" each
*SPECIAL THANKS to Peter VK3YE for graciously reaching out to me and expressing the dangers of leaving "main plugs" on extension cords. Peter mate - I am truly grateful! Thank you*
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Extension Cord Safety Warning
01:37 Extension Cord Plug DEMOLITION TIME
02:15 Smashed Main Plugs Disposed Of
02:43 Knock Knock.... Amazon????
03:01 Antenna Building Time - De-Shielding the Wire
04:09 FEED POINT MYSTERY REVEALED!
05:13 Feed Point Wire / Coax Assembly
06:55 Time to Hit the Park With This Beauty! Will it Work????
07:11 Antenna Portable Installation Overview
07:44 Let's Put This Antenna To The Test
09:03 10 Meter Pile Up - Wooohooo
10:43 Antenna Conclusion and Thanks for Watching Mates
/ hamjazz
Thanks mates!
Love to see you over at our Discord Channel:
/ discord
Terminal Blocks:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09VZ5XGNF?r...
(You want to get the Male/Female so you can Quick Disconnect at the Feed Point)
"PERformer" Antenna Measurements (Thanks Greg buddy KJ6ER)
Vertical Radial 117"
2 x Elevated Radials 77" each
*SPECIAL THANKS to Peter VK3YE for graciously reaching out to me and expressing the dangers of leaving "main plugs" on extension cords. Peter mate - I am truly grateful! Thank you*
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Extension Cord Safety Warning
01:37 Extension Cord Plug DEMOLITION TIME
02:15 Smashed Main Plugs Disposed Of
02:43 Knock Knock.... Amazon????
03:01 Antenna Building Time - De-Shielding the Wire
04:09 FEED POINT MYSTERY REVEALED!
05:13 Feed Point Wire / Coax Assembly
06:55 Time to Hit the Park With This Beauty! Will it Work????
07:11 Antenna Portable Installation Overview
07:44 Let's Put This Antenna To The Test
09:03 10 Meter Pile Up - Wooohooo
10:43 Antenna Conclusion and Thanks for Watching MatesChapters
