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ORAWA01 · 10th Sep 2019, 11:21 am

Hi All

Trying to get back to HF after a few years of QRT. I just got an HF rig, and ATU.

I am thinking of putting a wire antenna for 40 and 80M bands, but what would be the best? I am not too fussy about DX, but would like antenna that is efficient and free from RF Feedback into the shack.

Ones I am thinking of are,

G5RV
Fan Dipole cut for the bands
Inverted V Dipole
Random / Long wire with ATU and ground.

I have plenty of wires for the element, and would like DIY rather than buying ready made antennas.

Thanks

10th Sep 2019, 11:21 am	#1
ORAWA01 Hexode Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Stirlingshire, UK. Posts: 407	Antenna recommendation for 40 and 80M bands Hi All Trying to get back to HF after a few years of QRT. I just got an HF rig, and ATU. I am thinking of putting a wire antenna for 40 and 80M bands, but what would be the best? I am not too fussy about DX, but would like antenna that is efficient and free from RF Feedback into the shack. Ones I am thinking of are, G5RV Fan Dipole cut for the bands Inverted V Dipole Random / Long wire with ATU and ground. I have plenty of wires for the element, and would like DIY rather than buying ready made antennas. Thanks