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This handy calculator will determine the lengths of coax feedlines and phasing line for Christman phasing — great for verticals spaced 1/4-wave apart. [Note: will not display if you use Internet Explorer].

Choosing the SteppIR 3-element was not a difficult decision. Those who have used this antenna swear by it. Read my notes as I purchased, installed and put one on the air at VA7ST.

The “crappie pole” is a short, linearly loaded 40M rotatable dipole you can build for $50 or less. And it works!

This is a home-made five-band antenna made from bits of bamboo, some hose clamps, a few wires, and lots of hours of puzzling, building and — at last — huge satisfaction.