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Shocking Results from Changing Counterpoise Lengths!
📡 Does Counterpoise Length REALLY Matter for EFHW Antennas? Let's find out in this deep dive into End-Fed Half-Wave antenna (EFHW) and coax length performance!
In this video, we explore the effect of counterpoise length when using EFHW antennas in amateur radio (ham radio) setups. Whether you're a portable operator, a QRP enthusiast, or setting up your first HF station, understanding how counterpoise length interacts with your EFHW antenna and whether it makes a difference in SWR, radiation efficiency, and signal strength.
EFHW antennas are great for HF portable operation, POTA, SOTA, and field day setups.
🔧 This information is perfect for:
o HF ham radio beginners
o QRP operators
o POTA/SOTA/WWFF activators
o Anyone troubleshooting EFHW performance issues
Mini COAX - Is it holding you back?
https://rumble.com/embed/v6phy9n/?pub=xmrms
My RG-316 source (no affiliation)
o https://www.cablesonline.com/
o https://www.cablesonline.com/uhfplmatouhf.html (RG-316 w/ PL-259's)
Chapters:
00:00 Opening
00:26 Title
00:38 Introduction
02:35 Test Setup
03:11 Observations
05:57 Conclusions
Comment on your EFHW experience below!
73 and thanks for watching.
-- Mark
AA3K
#EFHW #counterpoise #hamradioantenna #EndFedHalfWave
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