Get an SWR meter. ? old CB types work fine. $15
Most people use 50 ohm coax , but even 75 will work fine.?
Make a dipole, test the swr, adjust as necessary
That¡¯s how many of us started out over the years.
read, read, read, read, and learn, because there are lots of myths that float ?around. ?ARRL ?has good books.
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Hey! I'm Daniel and a few days ago I ordered a uBitx from . I'm quite new to ham radio and I'll appreciate some advices about a suitable antenna for this transceiver. Of course I count for a dipole but I don't actually understand some facts: Shall I need a 1:1 balun or it will easily work without
? Shall I use a 75 ohm coaxial cable or stick to 50 ohm? I know that the impedance of a dipole is close to 73 ohm or so ...? I also do not have any antenna tuner, SWR-meter or antenna analyzer for the moment. Is there any chance to get on air with a properly
dimensioned antenna without these tools? Thanks!
