Speaker

July 26, 2022: David Hodge N6AN: Simple wire antennas for portable and temporary use

PLEASE NOTE: Because our meeting location is unavailable due to the COVID situation, this presentation will be webcast on the internet. See the IMPORTANT NOTE at the top of this page.

Wire antennas can be made from a variety of materials. They can weigh very little, especially when not using coaxial cable feedlines. This talk discusses a few of these wire antennas and describes how to build them with non-traditional materials and feedlines.

David Hodge has been licensed since 1969 when he passed the Novice test as a 9th grader. The hobby has kept him fascinated ever since. Employment and travel opportunities are a two of the ways his life has been enhanced through amateur radio.