Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Check out the new Rugged Signal Element (RSE) Antenna Line from vfcomms.com and watch as I solder a connector onto this Nickel-coated Carbon Fibre wire.
Get it in Canada at gpscentral.ca/product/vfcomms-rugged-signal-element
Everywhere else at vfcomms.com vfcomms.com/shop/antenna/rse-line/?v=5435c69ed3bc
Modelling characteristics cited from EZNEC:
40m Inverted Vee Dipole
Using #Normally12 copper, it has a skyward lobe of about 5.67 dBi
Using RSE as the material, the lobe is about 3.81 dBi, differential of -1.86dB
40m EFHW sloper with feedpoint at 33 ft then down to the ground:
Using #12AWG Copper: lobe is about 1.07 dBi
Using RSE: lobe is about -0.21 dBi, differential of -1.28 dB
So the DC resistance of this wire isn't a significant factor, but your mileage may vary. I'll happily use this in the field for its convenience.
Video part one - soldering RSE - youtu.be/6Esy6CO3us0
Video part two - crimping RSE - youtu.be/0mWfZ9XKlk8
Video part three - other tips - youtu.be/OA7aahYry3c
Video part four - toroid winding - youtu.be/pUdVwbWh-6E
My original introductory video - youtu.be/lBztHT4BG5E
Ben's introductory video - youtube.com/watch?v=ygYSG9u5B-4
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Check out the new Rugged Signal Element (RSE) Antenna Line from vfcomms.com and watch as I solder a connector onto this Nickel-coated Carbon Fibre wire.
Get it in Canada at gpscentral.ca/product/vfcomms-rugged-signal-element
Everywhere else at vfcomms.com vfcomms.com/shop/antenna/rse-line/?v=5435c69ed3bc
Modelling characteristics cited from EZNEC:
40m Inverted Vee Dipole
Using #Normally12 copper, it has a skyward lobe of about 5.67 dBi
Using RSE as the material, the lobe is about 3.81 dBi, differential of -1.86dB
40m EFHW sloper with feedpoint at 33 ft then down to the ground:
Using #12AWG Copper: lobe is about 1.07 dBi
Using RSE: lobe is about -0.21 dBi, differential of -1.28 dB
So the DC resistance of this wire isn't a significant factor, but your mileage may vary. I'll happily use this in the field for its convenience.
Video part one - soldering RSE - youtu.be/6Esy6CO3us0
Video part two - crimping RSE - youtu.be/0mWfZ9XKlk8
Video part three - other tips - youtu.be/OA7aahYry3c
Video part four - toroid winding - youtu.be/pUdVwbWh-6E
My original introductory video - youtu.be/lBztHT4BG5E
Ben's introductory video - youtube.com/watch?v=ygYSG9u5B-4
Like and Subscribe!
Tips for learning CW ve6lk.com/learning-morse-code
CW Learning aids for sale ve6lk.com/shop
Follow me on Twitter twitter.com/VE6LK
Follow me on Mastodon https://mastodon.hams.social/@VE6LK
See my website ve6lk.com
Follow my adventures on QRPer.com qrper.com/author/vince
Subscribe to Thomas K4SWL on YouTube @ThomasK4SWL
Drop by the New CW Operators Roundtable hosted by @AA0Z and Subscribe!
#cw #pota #parksontheair #QRP #hamradio #amateurradio #qrpportable #morsecode #LICW #sota #cwinnovations #CWAcademy #efhw #endfedhalfwave #hamradioantenna #qrp_antenna #antenna #CW_copy_practice #call sign copy practice #CW_copy_practice #subtitles #elecraft #yaesu #alberta #VE6LK #ssb #HamRadioWorkbench #HRWB
