A modified version for 20 and 40 meters is described too. It provides no GAIN as compared to other multi-section design. From 80 to 10m. Best of all, it uses commonly available components and materials. The antenna consists of little more than some PVC pipe topped by a RadioShack replacement whip antenna and a couple of coils made from a small roll of 14 house wire. The loading coil is designed as a variable inductor, with a three-legged chariot that travels up and down inside the coil, with grooved brass wheels running on the coil turns, and driven by a slotted rotor tube. Loading inductors used in mobile HF antennas.

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QRZ Forums. Hustler HF Mobile - Anyone still use them? Looking for a mobile antenna setup. All ops will be stationary, not in motion. Antenna will be mounted behind cab of F