Ham Radio . Magnum Experimentum
Antennas, experiments, engineering and other articles of interest to radio folks.
Articles discussing the vertical dipole antenna including symmetrical and asymmetrical types.
DX Engineering supports the build of the Asymmetrical Hatted Vertical Dipole (AHVD) antenna with standard and two custom parts.
The Asymmetrical Hatted Vertical Dipole was on hand at the Richmond Frostfest where the most popular question concerned the bandwidth of the antenna.
The Asymmetrical Hatted Vertical Dipole (AHVD) worked quite well for some 10m contacts even with a load of ice on the elements.
Will the KX4O version of the 20-10m Asymmetrical Hatted Vertical Dipole work on 6m? Yes, sort of.
I took the asymmetrical hatted vertical dipole to Hatteras beach to activate NA-067. I wasn’t very successful, but made a couple QSOs. Despite mixed results, the setting was spectacular. The vertical dipole worked.
The asymmetrical hatted vertical dipole (AHVD) provides a quick setup HF antenna at Hatteras lighthouse.
The Asymmetrical Hatted Vertical Dipole (AHVD) prototype is an easy to build, portable alternative to other freestanding vertical HF antennas such as the Buddipole.
We re-introduce the theory and origins of Cebik’s (W4RNL) Asymmetrical Hatted Vertical Dipole (AHVD) antenna with the hope to facilitate a vertical polarization portable 20-10m aerial for portable operations.
Tom, ke6ynh, asks…
“Why don’t hams like vertical dipole antennas.
