“Well, I did it. I built the antenna just as you have, but I used two Wilson ‘tunable’ antennas. I mounted it outside near the garage because I found out my attic has foil backed insulation in the walls and ceiling. It took me awhile to get the SWR to 1.1 to 1.2 across the band. A few of the guys I talked to on the radio were very surprised that I was talking on a dipole, let alone one I built myself. I couldn’t have done it without your help. Thanks! I’d much rather build an antenna than buy one. It’s much more fun and satisfying. If you ever visit Downriver Southgate, give me a shout. I go buy the handle ‘414’ with the homemade dipole.”

To view the article that I wrote (which Doug used to build his antenna), click here:
https://www.wolfington.net/articles/dipole/default.html

Doug’s Antenna (Click Image To Enlarge) – Nice job, Doug!!