The Frankentenna consists of parts from three different antennas to create a 25 foot tall vertical non resonant radiator that when combined with a remote antenna tune results in amazing performance on the bands. Join me at the Plover River State Fishery and Wildlife Area (POTA US-10054) in North Central Wisconsin as I put this park on the air.

Chameleon URT-1 Remote Antenna Tuner: https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-urt-1
Chameleon SS17 17 foot stainless whip https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-ss17
Chameleon Mil-Ext 105 inch extension: https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-mil-ext-20
Feather Flag Base: https://amzn.to/3O6O7al
Antenna mirror mount jaw clamp: https://amzn.to/48yzRPL
3/8×24 SO-239 stud mount: https://amzn.to/3Sjre69
Faraday Fabric, 108×44 inches (3 yards): https://amzn.to/3RTjDv7

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