DIY Slinky Antenna: A Ham Radio Hack
2025-04-26
This article details an amateur radio enthusiast's experiment building antennas from Slinky toys. The author documents the construction of both steel and brass Slinky dipoles, providing detailed instructions, measurements, and comparisons to traditional antennas. The Slinky antennas prove surprisingly effective, offering advantages in portability and compact storage. Tuning methods and relevant patents are also discussed, revealing a surprisingly rich history of Slinky antenna designs.
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