Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, Chuck and Ape discuss the process followed for designing their Mini Aphrodite End Fed Halfwave Antenna project. They cover topics including; core selection, winding topology and efficiency considerations. The Mini Aphrodite End Fed Halfwave Antenna is a 49:1 EFHW Ham Radio Antenna designed for use on 40-10m.
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In this video, Chuck and Ape discuss the process followed for designing their Mini Aphrodite End Fed Halfwave Antenna project. They cover topics including; core selection, winding topology and efficiency considerations. The Mini Aphrodite End Fed Halfwave Antenna is a 49:1 EFHW Ham Radio Antenna designed for use on 40-10m.
If you enjoy practical amateur radio content focused on antenna theory, RF engineering, test equipment, and hands-on projects, consider subscribing and joining us for future videos.
👉👉 Join The Ham Radio Project Discord: discord.gg/bgpwE5WF9p 👈👈
👉👉 Join out Channel as a Member: youtube.com/@CoffeeandHamRadios/join 👈👈
Links for products we endorse:
👉Get your Coax here: dxengineering.pxf.io/vDx9k3
👉Get your Toroids here: dxengineering.pxf.io/E0xNRe
👉Get you Ham Radio Gear here: dxengineering.pxf.io/qWZLy5
As an DX Engineering Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Wire for Ham Radio:
👉BNTECHGO 18 AWG Magnet Wire: amzn.to/44m9psw
👉BNTECHGO 18 Gauge Silicone Wire: amzn.to/4paWnYc
Test and Measurement:
👉NanoVNA: amzn.to/4rCF2ai
👉TinySA Ultra: amzn.to/3PGlAfk
👉KAIWEETS Digital Multimeter TRMS 6000 Counts: amzn.to/3RrrylG
👉FNIRSI LC1020E 100kHz LCR Meter: amzn.to/4vjIx7v
Hand Tools:
👉WORKPRO Premium 8” Needle Nose Pliers: amzn.to/3RrjeCs
👉KNIPEX Coated-Wire Stripping Tweezers: amzn.to/4pd3PlN
👉Klein Tools Cutting/Crimping Tool: amzn.to/4pgtcTG
👉Hakko Wire Cutter, Pack of 3: amzn.to/4vWoA7B
👉IRWIN Vise-Grip Wire Stripper, 8 Inch: amzn.to/4w6ZiDZ
Connectors:
👉SO239 4-Hole Panel Chassis Mount: amzn.to/4wvCFc3
👉BNC Female Bulkhead Panel Connector: amzn.to/4gqWOLL
👉BNC Male Plug to 4mm Dual Banana Female Binding Post: amzn.to/4fbgNvI
Weatherproofing:
👉Liquid Electrical Tape: amzn.to/3STuMPf
👉3M Scotch Super Electrical Tape: amzn.to/4bDClzZ
👉Self Fusing Silicone Tape: amzn.to/4yuAdoe
Guying and Rigging:
👉Arborist Throw Weight Bag: amzn.to/3SKPDV0
👉Throw Line: amzn.to/4ydHgkT
👉Paracord: amzn.to/4pojnmH
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Coffee and Ham Radios is:
🦍 TheSmokinApe: youtube.com/c/TheSmokinApe
🔥 KK6USY Ham Radio Adventures: youtube.com/c/KK6USYHamRadioAdventures
