Elevate your portable radio adventures with the Scout Linked Dipole Kit! Designed for use with the Scout base, this DIY kit enables you to create a 4-band linked dipole antenna, ideal for portable operations like Parks on the Air (POTA), Summits on the Air (SOTA), and Field Day. Whether you're a seasoned operator or a newcomer to DIY antennas, this kit provides everything you need to build and fine-tune your own reliable, high-performance antenna. The kit supports frequencies as low as 7 MHz, and because the elements are not pre-cut, you have the flexibility to select which 4 bands you'd like to build the dipole for, tailoring it to your specific needs and operating preferences.
Kit Features
Premium Wire for Any Weather
Includes 75 feet of 18ga tinned copper wire with a durable silicone jacket. This wire is not only lightweight but also remains flexible even in freezing temperatures, ensuring easy setup and packing.
Genuine Anderson Powerpole Connectors
The kit comes with 12 Powerpole connectors to provide secure and reliable electrical connections at each link, allowing seamless band changes.
Complete Hardware Package
All the essentials are included:
- 2 x 3/8" marine-grade shrink tubes
- 2 x 1/8" shrink tubes
- 4 plastic "S" clips
- 2 x 3/8" ring terminals
- 12 element insulators
- 2 wire winders to store and organize the dipole legs for hassle-free transport.
Printed Build and Tuning Instructions
Easy-to-follow instructions guide you through assembly, installation, and tuning for optimal performance.
Tools Required (Not Included)
To complete your Scout Linked Dipole Kit, you'll need:
- Wire cutters/strippers
- Anderson Powerpole crimping tool (The Powerwerks TRIcrimp crimping tool is recommended)
- Heat gun (or other heat source for shrink tubing)
Why Choose the Scout Linked Dipole Kit?
Portability, performance, and ease of customization make this kit a must-have for any amateur radio operator who values versatility. Whether you're chasing contacts in remote locations or setting up for a club event, the Scout Linked Dipole Kit ensures you're always ready to get on the air.
Build it. Tune it. Take it anywhere.
Scout Linked Dipole Kit
Part Quantity 18ga tinned copper wire 75 feet Anderson Powerpole connectors 12 3/8" marine-grade shrink tubes 2 1/8" shrink tubes 2 Plastic "S" clips 4 3/8" ring terminals 2 Element insulators 12 Wire winders 2 Assembled in the USA from US and global components.