Hi everyone, There’s a group build coming up in July. On Saturday, July 12th, I’ll be leading a session at the club site. We’ll be building a 3-band Linked Dipole. Time will be 9am -12noon.
A linked dipole is a multi-band dipole where the radiator is cut into sections, and the bands are changed by connecting or disconnecting the relevant sections.
I have a few of these antennas. I love the simplicity of them. They’re easy to build. There’s no soldering; Most of the connections are done using crimped PowerPole connectors. We’ll be using 18 gauge silicone wire, which is less prone to tangling. With the exception of the center insulator, all insulators will be3D printed.
The cost will be $50 ($51.52 via Paypal). Since I’m printing the parts, I need an accurate count of participants by July 1st. You can register on our website at https://www.portcars.org/wp/group-builds/#dipole. There is a limit of 10 participants, so register early.
If you have questions, reach out to me at wg8x.radio@gmail.com.
