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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.
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.
Understanding SWR and Why It Matters
What is Standing Wave Ratio (SWR), why you should care about it, and what SWR numbers actually mean.