20m Vertical DX Antenna - Simple To Build And Amazing Performance 

These are also known as an "upper and outer" or "up-and-outer" or "Vertical L" antennas, and work great! I've also seen versions which have links to connect or disconnect parts of the wire to allow operation on shorter wavelengths, as well as coils being used for lower bands. I find a ratio of around 55% (V) to 45% (H) for 20 m is a great starting point, with the radial aprox 1m off the ground, and running fairly parallel with the ground. So easy to build and deploy, just a vertical pole and single elevated radial. Its a pity that more folk don't seem to know about them - so thank you for taking the time to create and share this video. Another great option is a Flower Pot antenna if you want something quick to deploy that also works really well, just a single vertical pole needed (but hard to make for the lower bands given the height, 20m is easy though). 73s from 2E0JHJ.

I had an impossible time trying to follow what you said...why? I was totally blown away by the view from your yard! Wow! How I yearn to to be in place like yours. Seems so serene.

A very nice antenna indeed, I’ve used this antenna on 40m before with brilliant results.

Look like a beautiful place to live...and work satelittes from ;)

Very good station and antenna. Wow! Romania is beautiful! Thanks for sharing this contact with us. 73. from Maine- W1RMD

I have great success with the same antenna. My build is a bit simpler though. I use one of the BNC to binding post adapters to connect coax to the antenna, which is sufficiently weather resistant to use even on the beach. And I do not use the PVC pipe. I just attach guy lines to fishing pole by tying a hitch around the pole. This also holds the bottom of the radiating element in place. And I do not have an attachment at top of pole. Instead I just put a simple slip knot in the end of the wire that tightens against the pole. And two turns of the wire around the pole stops it flapping around. I have some details on my youtube channel. 73, M3KXZ

Finally I see you are doing radio (that you love) again. Big hug from Argentina Ciprian!

Ciprian - great video, you have great English, too! 73, KD9ZHF

Great idea, simple and easy to setup! Thanks.

Looks good. For my noisy location I use a 2:1 rectangle loop hanging from a similar pole.

Great antenna and video..Was Frederik a little off frequency? 73 John. G4EIJ

Buen trabajo!!, 73👍👌

Very nice build and fun 🎉❤

Nice idea of antenna 👍. Your transceiver is always only (tr)Usdx ? Cordially. 73

🎉🎉🎉 nice shack 😊

nice antenna, y love verticals for portable operation T3 de lu2asv!!

You can also install the antenna as an inverted V.

Very nice build. Do you know those umbrella mount that is a coil with a spike? I use one of those with a 10 meters long fishing pole. Works like a charm. You should try it to make things simple. You can also build a retractable version with 2 pvc pipes and a long screw

It's a good idea to use a fishing pole as an antenna holder. I like the antenna I think I will make it. Let's make a contact at least once, what do you say? 😄 😁. Good luck 4L1LAT.

Great antenna! I hade at some point something similar but with a 9:1 balun. Instead of wood sticks you can find metal stick from Decathlon for tents ;) There is a set of 5 metal pins from aluminium :D Hope to cetch you on the freq in this summer! YO5ZL

Hey. How is the code coming along ??? You’ll get a lot more _furthers_ with a key then you will with a microphone :-) Slow CW night here in Aus. Every Tuesday 07:00Z on 40m

73 de FØDUW / SWL F14368 Frank