First antenna build. Yay!

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mattltm
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First antenna build. Yay!

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Hi all,

This is my first ever home brew antenna. Its a end fed longwire for SWL. What do you think? Have I missed anything obvious?

http://matt.casadelkarma.com/2010/04/03 ... e-antenna/

All feedback welcome :)

Thanks

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Looks like a nice neat job to me and sounds like its working well for you from your test results.
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Thanks JamesA

I was surprised at how much difference the 9:1 unun has made.
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Sweet! Nice looking work, too.
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Looks very well made and professional.
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Thanks all.

The next step is a good receiver to plug it into!
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Great job! looks spot on
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