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30m

Articles including references to the 30m WARC amateur radio band.

The 43 foot vertical – The answer to everything?

May 28, 2016October 22, 2008

The 43 foot vertical antenna is a popular height being promoted by several antenna manufacturers for 160 to 10 meters. Let’s see why and examine some advantages and pitfalls.

Categories Antennas Tags 160m, 20m, 30m, 40m, 43 foot, 80m, Baluns, BigIR, Cebik, DX-Eng., EZNEC, NEC, Simulation, verticals, Zero Five

80 Meters for BigIR

February 26, 2014August 17, 2008

The BigIR antenna from Fluid Motion looks like a winner, but there are some concerns about the 80 meter option.

Categories Antennas Tags 10m, 15m, 20m, 30m, 40m, 60m, 80m, BigIR, inductance, relays, stepper, SteppIR, taps, toroid, verticals

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