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Understanding SWR and Why It Matters
What is Standing Wave Ratio (SWR), why you should care about it, and what SWR numbers actually mean.
What is a Choke Balun and Do I Need One?
Understanding choke baluns (current baluns): what they do, when you need one, and how to build or buy one.
Dipole Antennas: The Best First Antenna
Everything you need to know about dipole antennas: how they work, how to build one, and how to install it.