The Tech Prepper No-Tune Mini Linked End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna by Aetherwave/N9SAB
10W No-Tune 20/10 Meter Band or 40/20/15/10 Meter Band Configurations
Optimized for Low Power Portable Ham Radio
This ultralight Mini EFHW is engineered for rapid deployment and discreet, low-power operation. It delivers reliable, no-tuner needed performance on 40, 20, 15, and 10 meters at up to 10 watts - perfect for the (tr)uSDX, Lab599 Discovery TX-500 / MP500, ICOM 705, Yaesu 817/818 and other Low Power radios.
Key Features:
Versatile Configuration: Deploy one segment to operate on 20 and 10 Meters, add the second element and operate on the 40/20/15 and 10 meter bands with low SWR no tuner required. SWR is designed to be less than 2.0 on all four bands, much less in most cases.
Rapid Deployment: Extremely compact and lightweight (4 oz/150 grams). Sets up in minutes as a sloper, Inverted V, Inverted L, or Vertical.
Uses a 49:1 transformer with 3 turns Primary/21 Secondary clean performance at 10 watts or less, sealed in a weatherproof, impact resistant platform.
BNC female connector for seamless integration with popular portable transceivers.
Field-Durable Build: Custom ASA printed weather-resistant base plate, durable 24 AWG UL 1007 stranded wire and stainless steel hardware.
Stealthy & Portable: Weighing in at a little less than 4 oz (115 grams) it is the ideal antenna for SOTA, POTA, backpacking, emergency communications, HOA-restricted areas, and quick field ops.
Handcrafted in the USA by active ham radio operators, this field-ready kit utilizes premium domestic components whenever possible. It arrives as a fully integrated, rapid-deployment solution, requiring zero assembly or additional hardware to get on the air immediately.
For $99 you will receive:
One original, newly fabricated, ready to use No Tune End Fed Half Wave antenna as depicted in the photos, tested and described below. Made in America, by Hams for Hams with materials sourced from U.S. sellers where available.
Custom printed ASA platform with Integrated BNC connector
Stainless steel hardware and mounting points
End protector cap
Compact weather-resistant drawstring carry pouch
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Practical, minimalist, and field-proven for low-power HF communications. This stealthy EFHW Antenna for planned operations or emergency comms is inspired by The Tech Prepper’s popular “Resistance Radio” series. This antenna is built for discreet, rapid-deployment HF communications for off-grid or low-profile operating. Whether drawing from historical lessons--like the Cuban radio operators in the Castro era or the powerful broadcasts of Radio Swan/Americas--this antenna delivers reliable HF performance in an inconspicuous package that can be set up in minutes and blend seamlessly into urban or rural environments. Perfect for portable ops with a (tr)uSDX, TX-500/MP500, or similar equipment, it lets you run voice or digital modes while looking like you’re simply enjoying a coffee break. Lightweight, concealable, and field-proven in the spirit of free communication, this is the ideal antenna for preppers, survivalists, and hams who value freedom of information flow when conventional channels are restricted or unavailable. Reliable, efficient, and ready when it matters most.
