The 160M "No Excuses" Homebrew Vertical
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| Note: This project was published as an article in the June 2009 issue of QST. It won the Cover Plaque Award that year. This antenna is designed for stations having a difficult time putting a decent signal on 160M from small or CC&R'd lots. It is a 24.5 ft. vertical antenna, made from three 10 ft. PVC sections bolted together, and ½ wavelength of antenna wire helically wound around the PVC sections. A capacitance hat is on top, and the antenna is fed with a 50-ohm feedline. Total cost for all parts is less than $100 and assembly is pretty simple. Construction time is about 10 hours. It's also a fun solo or Club project. Complete construction details and photos are HERE |
Over the years, since the article was published in 2009, several ham operators around the world have built the antenna with good results. Some have shared their experiences with me. |
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