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Compendium › Antennas › Compact, portable and stealth

Compact, portable and stealth

Antennas for small spaces, backpacks and restricted lots.

Small magnetic loopsTiny, high-Q antennas with a narrow bandwidth.Loaded and short antennasTrading size against efficiency.Portable and field antennasLight, quick designs for SOTA, POTA and camping.Stealth antennasWorking within HOA or apartment restrictions.Handheld radio antennasRubber ducks, whips and getting more from an HT.

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