I second that. 290 DXCC worked with 30$ antenna.1/4 wave radiator (~32 feet) and a bunch of 1/4 wave radials. You're on the air.
If I were to build one. By time I get the materials, it would be cheaper to buy premade. We have a regionally high (way over inflated) prices.Really old thread but I can not figure out why someone would buy a antenna you can make one so cheaply and easily. Now if they are disabled or otherwise unable I understand that.