Custom Inverted-V Dipole

A custom 160 / 80 / 40 m inverted-V dipole with self-built baluns and traps, insulators, and a counterweight pulley system. Click any photo to enlarge.

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Antenna Field

Dipole Leg & Traps

1:1 Balun

Balun — Side View

Balun — Inside

Balun Mount

Balun & Traps

Trap — 3.575 MHz

Trap — 7.10 MHz

Insulators & Clevis

Wire Clamp

Wire Termination

Counterweight Pulley

Weight Guide

Pulley Guide

Pulley Guide Detail

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