CW/FT8 Linked Vertical

40m/30m/20m Linked Vertical
optimized for CW & FT8:
33' overall height in 3 sections
• top section = 10'-2" adds 40m
• middle section = 6'-7" adds 30m
• bottom section = 16'-3" for 20m

Your wire may require different section lengths
Tune bottom section first
Tune middle section second
Tune top section last
Tuning can change if wire is angled

• alligator clips for links
(or use these connectors for links)
• banana plug suggested for bottom
• ring terminal suggested for top
• feed directly with coax
• use with my "free radials"
• unun/transformer NOT required

Deployment:
• hang from tree or fiberglass mast
• throw line ties to ring terminal at top
• feedpoint is just off the ground
• lower & move link for band changes

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Tri-Band Linked Vertical

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Closeup of Link

More Simple Link Designs:

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3/8" poly tubing with cross holes for wires
knots for strain relief
alligator clips tinned wire for band switch

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1/4" poly tubing with single holes for wires
knots for strain relief
alligator clips tinned wire for band switch

Feedpoint Options:

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Banana Plug on Wire with PL-259 Plug on Coax

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Banana Plug on Wire with RCA Plug on Coax

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Banana Plug on Wire with BNC Plug on Coax

Radials Clip to Outside of Connector

OR use >this BNC connector< instead

>Add 80m to the Linked Vertical<


Linked Vertical antenna plugged directly into FT-891
with 4 radials clipped to outside of antenna jack


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