KM4ACK End Fed Half Wave Antenna Build And Review

Kit includes everything you need to build a 49:1 end fed half wave antenna. Antenna works without needing a tuner on 10M, 15M, 20M & 40M with SWR ≤ 2:1 Easy to build! Just wind the toroid, solder 3 joints, connect the wire, and you are on the air. There’s also an easy to follow assembly video. Weighs ~6oz when complete. 50W SSB ~ 20W Digital/CW. Perfect for portable ops. Great first antenna project!

Kit Includes:

3D Printed Wire Winder

T140-43 Toroid

100pF Ceramic Disc Capacitor

Magnet Wire

Stainless Hardware

Cable Ties

Coax Connector (BNC or SO239)

67′ 22AWG Antenna Wire

One Wire Insulator

Elastic Wire Keeper

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