The easiest antenna to build for six meters using one piece of RG-58 coax.

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One of the simplest, least expensive antennas for the 6 meter amateur radio band can be found in your junk box.

In this video from Hayden Honeywood (VK7HH), we see how one piece of RG-58 coaxial cable can be used to make what the late Bill Orr (W6SAI) called the "Cobra Antenna."

Hayden's modification of Orr's "classic" antenna is easy-to-make and can be used for both "field" use and at your home station.

The completed antenna can be added to your emergency "go kit" for rapid deployment for SOTA/POTA operations.

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Here are some comments from Hayden (VK7HH):

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Intro

0:00

The Antenna

0:40

The Build

3:56

Testing

5:33

Lengths

8:06

Onair test

9:13

Outro

11:10

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