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Basic Modelling and Antennas for Portable HF

With Tim Hier, G5TM

This presentation focuses on the various HF antennas available for portable operating and how to use very basic modelling software to ascertain the choices we have at our disposal.

Topics include balancing the convenience of multi-band systems with some trade-off in performance; a look at using 40 metres portable; the importance of location when operating HF portable; how to power your station and the advantages of operating HF portable.

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