DIY RF Choke Build & Install: Improve Your Hexbeam Antenna SWR!

In this video, we're building and installing a new RF choke for a hexbeam antenna. We take you through the entire process, from analyzing a failed homemade choke to building a new one from scratch, and finally testing it to see the performance improvement. ​In this video, you'll learn: ​How to identify and analyze a failed RF choke. ​The essential tools and materials needed for a DIY RF choke. ​Step-by-step guide on how to build and seal an RF choke to prevent water damage. ​A live demonstration of the installation process. ​A comparison of SWR measurements before and after the installation. ​Timestamps: ​[00:08] Removing the old RF choke from the antenna tower. ​[02:51] Analyzing the corrosion inside the failed choke. ​[05:30] Preparing new materials for the build. ​[06:29] Drilling the new waterproof box. ​[13:36] Winding the core with a new coaxial cable. ​[20:55] Soldering the connectors and sealing the choke. ​[26:04] Installing the new choke on the hexbeam antenna. ​[30:25] SWR measurement comparison before and after. ​[31:17] Final summary and results. ​If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up, leave a comment with your thoughts, and subscribe for more content! #RFChoke #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #AntennaBuild #DIYAntenna #Hexbeam #SWRImprovement #RadioCommunication #ElectronicProject #AntennaTuning #RadioHobby #DIYElectronics