Vertical on the Gutter

Here’s another fascinating HF antenna for those with limited operating space.

In this video, Australian radio amateur Peter Parker (VK3YE) uses a “slim HF whip on a gutter or balcony” to get on the air.

You can build this antenna with locally available parts, so your expenses will be minimal.

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Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA).

Here are some comments from Peter (VK3YE):

In a location where you can’t put up a highly visible antenna for HF? A slim HF whip on a gutter or balcony can be your key to some form of HF activity. In this video I construct a quick to make 1.5m long loaded vertical and try for some FT8 DX contacts. PS: If you liked this video please consider supporting Amateur Radio VK3YE by: Subscribing on YouTube Checking my books page at https://books.vk3ye.com Shopping on Amazon via: https://amzn.to/3iiDQXv, or Shopping on eBay via: https://ebay.us/i9DuWP (then if you buy something I’ll get a small commission at no cost to you)
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I am the retired news director of Pacific Radio Group stations on the Island of Hawaii. I am a retired Lt. Col., USAF Reserve. I am a FCC-licensed Amateur Radio Operator, holding the Amateur Extra Class License. I am a substitute teacher for the state of Hawaii Department of Education.

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