My favourite HF antenna is my 71 feet long (21.64 meter) long wire antenna.

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 Radio amateurs favor all kinds of HF antennas, depending on location and choice of operations.  

In this video from Allan Valencia (VA3BHY), we see why he favors a long wire HF antenna extending to 71 feet or 21.64 meters.  He provides SWR data and other interesting aspects of what he calls "my favourite HF antenna."

While long wires may not be your preferred antenna arrangement, these "classic" HF antennas do have some fascinating properties.  Build one and try it out. You may be pleasantly surprised.

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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Allan (VA3BHY):

This video will show the performance of my 71 feet long wire antenna all DIY. I prefer this antenna from all the antennas I have made or purchased. It is a multi-band antenna. Watch the video and you will know what I am talking about. This is interesting especially when you are operating FT8. How I made this 71 feet antenna:    • 71 feet Random Wire Antenna DIY For S...  

Follow along using the transcript.

VA3BHY

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