Saturday, June 22, 2013

40/20/17/10 Meter Multi-Band Dipole.

This is the multi band dipole I built.  I calculated the lengths of wire at the center of the band, so my SWR is pretty flat there, and at most the SWR only reaches about 2.2:1.  My only mistake, that I know of is 10 meters.  I cut the wires a little short, and am unable to tune the lower part of the band (below 28.450 MHz).  Other than that, I am pleased with my creation. It took about a day to have this made up, and it is an easy project I think anyone can tackle.

Winter Field Day 2026

Winter Field Day 2026 took place from 1/24 to 1/25.  I operated from Pine Log State Forest Sand Pond Campground with a small group from the ...