Outing Recipies/20m HF Station

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20M HF Station
Operating Mode HF
Minimum people required 2/3
Setup time 30-45 minutes
Packup Time 20-30 minutes


20M HF Station

This recipe if for a simple 20M HF station which can be operated from a portable location.

  • Setup: approx 30-45 minutes
  • Pack-down: approx 20-30 minutes
  • Suitable locations: Campus, Common(With trolley or car), Further afield (With car)

Ingredients

  • 20M end fed Zep antenna
  • IC7000
  • 64Ah battery
  • PL259-PL259 Coax cable
  • Operating table
  • Operating chair (Not currently owned by club)

Setup instructions

  1. String endfed zep between two trees with one end of coax connected.
  2. Connect Antenna and battery to radio.
  3. Operate.