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@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Homebrew dipole for 20m
summary: This is my non-plus-ultra antenna. Often used at home.
date: 2023-04-23T08:51:00+02:00
coverCaption: Homebrew dipole for the 20m band made from 1.5mm² speaker cable
lastmod: 2024-03-03T18:42:00+0000
lastmod: 2024-03-09T18:53:45+0000
#categories:
#- amateur-radio
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I am very happy with this antenna -- it is very compact when fold together
and also quite compact when hung from on a mast. It takes about 5m into one
direction and about 6m up on the mast.
and also quite compact when hung from on a mast. It takes about 5 meters
into one direction and about 6 meters up on the mast.
There is one disadvantage of this antenna: it is only for one frequency, but
I usually achieve an SWR of about 1:1.3 instantly when I deploy this antenna
at home in my garden.
I made my fist QSO with this antenna into Israel (about 2600km) with a
I made my fist QSO with this antenna into Israel (about 2600 km) with a
Yaesu FT-891.
Most of my Winlink sessions from home include this antenna as it takes minimal
space and I work a winlink gateway in France or the Netherlands quickly (they
respond often within the first three requests).
I also deploy [a choke]({{< ref "/equipment/accessories/homebrew-common-mode-choke/" >}}) with the antenna.
I also use [a choke]({{< ref "/equipment/accessories/homebrew-common-mode-choke/" >}})
with the antenna.