Mastodawn

It may be cumbersome and require me to get up and lower/raise to change bands, BUT .. this #linkeddipole antenna performs efficiently with my #YouKitsHB1B #HB1B with a SWR of 1.2:1 or lower on the CW #MorseCode portion of the #AmateurRadio #HamRadio bands on 40, 30, 20, 17 and 15 meters.

Jim "Ham on a Bike"Feb 27

Peaked out of hibernation for a quick #hamradio #amateurradio CW #morsecode #qrp #pota #parksontheair activation with my #hb1b into #linkeddipole

Jouni OH3CUF May 4, 2025

I lacked interest to go activate WWFF but wanted to do some outdoor activities so I built myself a linked dipole antenna for 40m, 30m, 20m and 15m.

It took me roughly 3 hours and LOTS of walking back and forth, some knee-soldering on grass and lots of trim cuts.

I made first contact with the antenna to WWFF ref, 5W on 40m SSB! Promising!

#linkeddipole #antenna #hamradio #amateurradio

Jim "Ham on a Bike"Jul 7, 2024

I went fishing during this morning's #POTA #parksontheair activation using #FT8 as bait. I had a reel up abut 50', my line was a 40-15 Meter #linkeddipole and I hit depths of 7Mhz, 10Mhz and 20Mhz. This is today's catch. Thanks to all who grab the bait. #AmateurRadio #hamradio

Jim "Ham on a Bike"May 2, 2024

Another day another different antenna. 40 - 15 #linkeddipole built specifically for my #hb1b. 25' RG174 Coax extension kite holders with kite string to support ends of legs of dipole, stakesbto hold in place & 125' arborist line with 14oz weight #hamradio #amateurradio #pota #parksontheair @ParksOnTheAir

Jim "Ham on a Bike"May 1, 2024

Another day another different antenna. 40/20 meter #linkeddipole built specially for my #qcxmini 40 & 20 meter #qrpradio. Couldn't break through #SolarFlare activity effecting #hfbands so tried some #qrpp #wspr on 40 meters