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Making a Trap Dipole - an update

Posted by Richard Newstead on 11th Feb 2016

A while ago I wrote an article on making a trap dipole. Since then I have made lots more - and in doing so have gained some greater insights into how they work. The original article is here. My a … read more
A shortened antenna for 40 and 80 metres

A shortened antenna for 40 and 80 metres

Posted by Richard Newstead on 28th Aug 2015

It can be tricky to set up a full-sized 80 metre dipole on a hilltop with a low mast. This design is for a shortened 80 metre antenna that adds operation on 40 metres too. It was designed with the Wor … read more