Sotabeams Linked Dipole Portable HF Antenna Kit

Linked Dipole Portable HF Antenna Kit

By popular demand I have designed a linked dipole hardware kit so that you can make your own two or three band linked dipole. We put all those hard-to-find parts together in one convenient package. Not sure what a linked dipole is? Click here.

What do you get?

One dipole centre piece - designed for RG-58 cable (RG-174 may also be used) with holes for wires and guys
Four laser-cut link-insulators
Eight crocodile clips - for the links
Two end-insulators
Four cable ties for attaching the feeder
Two Wire Winders for tangle-free deployment
Ten metres of Hi-Viz Cord for the ends of the antenna
Two high quality aluminium alloy pegs for the ends of the antenna
One ferrite ring to make an effective light-weight current balun
Detailed instructions.

What will you need?

Basic tools plus antenna wire, co-axial cable (RG58, RG174 or similar) and of course plenty of time. We would estimate it will take about 3 to 4 hours to make up and adjust a three-band linked dipole.

Design your linked dipole online here: http://www.sotamaps.org/extras

If you are supporting your linked dipole using a telescopic pole, then you will also need some way of attaching the antenna to the pole and of keeping the pole upright. This kit does not include components for that, as the best way to do so will vary based on your antenna dimensions and pole.