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Creating Antenna Masts Using Chain Link Fence “Top Rail”

Posted on September 8, 2012 by

Lew French, KCØUER, gave me this idea. Components for chain link fencing are inexpensive. The so-called “top rail” is the horizontal runner across the top. Lew showed me how one end on each is tapered to fit into the next … Continue reading →

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Hy-gain 14-AVQ—My First Amateur Radio HF Antenna

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

What should I use for an HF antenna? I received this query from a friend who has recently passed his amateur radio General Class exam. My usual answer is: a homebrew dipole, but that got me to thinking. What was … Continue reading →

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