Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This is a walkthrough of my initial installation of a very long end-fed antenna.

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Video link for antenna launcher video mentioned in this one:
80 Meter Off-Center Fed Dipole repair - Again!

Links for items used in the video.
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14 AWG Aluminum Fence wire:
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Tractor Supply: tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/american-farmworks-14-gauge-aluminum-wire-1-4-mile

Dual rated aluminum splicer:
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Noalox:
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Scotch self fusing tape:
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Dogbone Insulators:
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