AI6YR BenMar 9

Someone asked me about ham radio antennas today, built one out of scrap parts to give them. Radio antennas are easier in metric. 🤔

Fancy 3D printed parts are not necessary.

This is from the "practically free" school of antenna builders. (Random spool of wire acquired somewhere for $1, scrap pieces of PVC from out in the yard, and the antenna connector off an old broken CB radio that would have otherwise e-wasted).

#hamradio #antenna

Show threadAI6YR BenMar 9

The cheapest version of these you see for sale are around $50. The "tactical version" will cost you $460 (in camo and with fancy carrying case and fancy 3D printed antenna wire holders). 🙄

(I make more contacts on my el-cheapo free antennas than people who buy any "tactical antenna" ever will).

#antennas #hamradio

Show threadXfavataXMar 9
@ai6yr the amount of "tactical" antennas that are just a $4 binding post adapter and a few dollars worth of wire is insane. That olive drab 3d printer filament must be what costs so much.
Show threadStuart Longland (VK4MSL)
@xfavatax @ai6yr Prepper tax.
Mar 9 at 8:36amWeb