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The larger element is 1m, the smaller 35cm making it a half-wave (λ/2) on both bands. | The larger element is 1m, the smaller 35cm making it a half-wave (λ/2) on both bands. | ||
I've been using it mainly with a cheap 5W handheld radio (a Baofeng UV-5R) and it has proved pretty effective, especially on 2m. | I've been using it mainly with a cheap 5W handheld radio (a Baofeng UV-5R) and it has proved pretty effective, especially on 2m. | ||
It folds up quite small and will fit in a backpack. | It folds up quite small and will fit in a backpack. It may benefit from the addition of a balun. | ||
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