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A Super-Duper Tiny 3D-Printed HF Radio Antenna.

Gil
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Published on 21 Jan 2021 / In Technology

Yes really! The Half-Wave End-Fed is my favorite antenna and for good reasons. Here I build a very small 64:1 transformer in a 3D-printed case, with a description of the design. Worth watching until the end ;-) Note that a 64:1 is better for lower bands, say 30m and below, while a 49:1 is better for upper bands. With such a small toroid, better use three turns primary for either, otherwise, for an FT-140-43 or bigger, if you want to go up to 6m, use two turns primary (14 total).
3D file: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4636179
HWEF antennas: https://youtu.be/0zF7bDoqkG4
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