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Author Topic: I need help for a simple antenna for a 22m beacon  (Read 3208 times)

boston_strangler

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I need help for a simple antenna for a 22m beacon
« on: January 14, 2026, 0013 UTC »
I'm finally getting around to getting my beacon up and running and lost on what antenna to use. It is going to be solar powered also. I have a bunch of swamp land I plan to set it up on.
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Stretchyman

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Re: I need help for a simple antenna for a 22m beacon
« Reply #1 on: January 14, 2026, 1327 UTC »
A Dipole.

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'It's better to give than receive' so why Rx when you can Tx!

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