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Fan Dipole Spacing (Short #95)
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0:00 – Teaser – The big lift (hook)
0:12 – Preparing the Poles – Painting, fitting, grinding, ramming sections together
6:31 – Planning the Dipole – Measurements, wire lengths, horseshoe layout
9:38 – Cutting & Prepping Wire – Kevlar cord, foldbacks, dipole centre
15:33 – Coax & Balun Setup – Patch leads, choke discussion, memories of Barry
21:00 – Coax Assembly – Measuring, cutting, connectors, testing continuity
31:20 – Adding 80m Legs – Fan dipole build begins
34:00 – Matching & Impedance Talk – 75Ω quarter-wave match explanation
36:05 – Mounting & Bolting Mast – Drilling, washers, test-fit
42:50 – Securing Mast – Bolts, levelling, wide shot
48:40 – Next Day Setup – Tensioning, knots, wind test
51:00 – 160m & 80m Alignment – Galvanised fixings, lifting elements
56:13 – 80m Wire Install – Cleats, pilot holes, tensioning
1:00:00 – Coax & Final Tension – Routing, connectors, self-amalg tape
1:03:30 – Testing & SWR – Adjustments, bandwidth discussion
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