There are many strategies for setting up wire antennas for portable HF operation. Heres mine.
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Most areas I operate lack trees, so the easiest way to get a wire in the air is to use a telescopic pole. I’ve developed a solid strategy for setup that I share in this video. if you’ve got a method you like better, tell us about it in the comments below.
Thanks, and I’ll see you on the next adventure.
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