Buddipole Antennas is a manufacturer of lightweight, versatile hf portable dipole antenna and vertical antenna systems for amateur radio. Our HF portable dipole antenna is instantly configurable as a vertical dipole or any one of several other shapes including a vee dipole, sloper, or L shape. The Buddipole dipole antenna is directional and can be converted to a an effective single element vertical antenna (the “Buddistick”) by using either one of the dipole antenna arms and a counterpoise. The Buddipole or Buddistick are perfect for space-restricted covenants such as use as an apartment antenna, hotel antenna or backup marine antenna, or as a compact dxpedition antenna or backpack antenna.   All world rights reserved Buddipole, Inc. 2008. Unauthorized duplication is unlawful.