Build your own DX Commander! Multi-Band Vertical Antenna
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About this video
In this episode, I show you how I build the LT. Dude antenna, a knockoff of the DX Commander that will get you 5 bands, maybe more:
40m 1/4 wave
20m 1/4 wave
17m 1/4 wave
15m 3/4 wave
10m 1/4 wave
Bands that don't look so good:
6m
2m
1.25m
Standing Wave Ratio is higher (2.00ish) and impedance is low.
The 3d printed plans for the LT Dude will be available in the near future. Check my Thingiverse (HamRadioDude) for the files. I will update this link also.
3d printed antenna winder - thingiverse.com/thing:3442842
HUGE shoutout to the following people:
DX Commander - Youtube - youtube.com/channel/UCEWRZEIjVQB8aUkyUQ-g-zA
DX Commander - Store - m0mcx.co.uk/
Stephen Payne W0KNI (Built a DX commander clone with 3d printed parts, plans available on his videos. - YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCE_Sz2QrMVeFH59yO-oAOiA
Parts I used (I DO NOT make affiliate money, buy them where you want):
10m SpiderBeam Pole - spiderbeam.com/product_info.php?info=p428_…
BNTECHGO 22 Gauge Silicone Coated Wire - amazon.com/dp/B071L385WW?psc=1&ref=ppx…
Sgt Knots 1/8" 100ft - amazon.com/dp/B00BPJNWXW?psc=1&ref=ppx…
550 Paracord (I bought a hundred feet but didn't need more than 25)
Andersen PowerPole Connectors
Spade connectors
ABS Filament
A Happy Face
So239 Connector - gigaparts.com/so-239-bulkhead-connector-si… ( I did not use these ones specifically, but will upgrade to silver teflon soon).
