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If you have a slightly more space in your home, it is easy to make 2 element delta loop. you can adjust, if you are tuning to someone who is strong and turn the antenna reversed to adjust the short stub for a minimum signal level, you will get 5 -6 db over dipole forward gain and 25 db front to back. Equal to 3 element yogi or a 2 element QUAD.. I am very happy with my delta lop on 17 meter band.

Great job! Very informative without wasting time.

Hi, I'm IZ8JDE op Francesco fro Italy QTH. I saw your video and I must say it is very interesting, I would like to ask you if for use in a fixed station, the 1:1 LDG choke below the antenna can be used? This is the first time I've seen something like this, what do you think?

Good job ❤❤

Looking at the FX4CR specs it says it draws up to 4 amps. While the dc port on the shargeek is rated for 3 amps. Are you running the radio at full power without issue? Its a very compelling setup

I may be stating the obvious but I thought a MAJOR plus to this radio with Radiomail is that Radiomail will change the frequency of the radio to the one needed from your favorites that you're wanting to connect to, and leave you back on whatever frequency your radio was on before sending.

Just as @temporarilyoffline said, I have it's cousin the UV-PRO and have it working wonderfully using Radiomail for Winlink functionality -- just my iPhone and an HT!

Unfortunately the RF from the gutter antenna reeks havoc on my washing machine and trips breakers. Makes the XYL very unhappy.

Gabil Radio 7350TC Antenna love it, my favorite antenna and thanks for the discount of 15%!!

I have the 750T, I’ve thought about getting the smaller kit and making a spike for it, looking to seeing your review of this. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of reviews on them and I wasn’t sure if it would be a better option than the 750T with the gabil tripod

Thanks for the movie im very clumsy so id rather brake a cheap whip which i got 2 for under £20 then the ss17 which are about £85 with postage the m10 thread is not a problem for me with the mounts and set up i use .

Hmmm. puck + blank adapter + 2whips= v dipole??

I’m in the 50W radio camp. An FT-710 cut in half, perfection!

Looking for guying ideas for the 25' whip

RigExpert XPro can do up to 1 GHz. I am hesitating if I should get it since I doubt I will be messing with meshtastic (or any zwave device that might require an antenna). Also where did you get those USB powerbank adapters?

So with the 2000 Zoom can we expect HOA friendly work in the above 500 Mhz range? If so let me know. We have a group here in Central FL that is within your range starting to play 1.2 Ghz

Thank you Bob for your honest reviews and opinions, another great video, I live in Valrico Florida and appreciate you content, i also live in an HOA and am looking for different ways to be stealthy with my gear.

Great gear choices. This is a highly versatile setup for portability. Thanks for the ideas!

small radios are cool, but small antennas (Barbie) are a waste of money.

Happy Christmas! This is the first of your videos I've seen, and subscribing was an easy decision! It looks like we have some similar ideas, so I'm excited to go through your back catalog.

You nailed the "less is more." After a 14 year absence, I returned and I spent a year and a half planning which direction I wanted to go. Since I had to repurchase all new gear, I opted for portability: X6100, GRA-7350TC, XPA125B, FT-5DR (primary), FT-65 (backup), Arrow II satellite antenna. I do have a FT-710 and a 20 foot vertical as a base as well. That is it. A portable which can be used as a backup and a "base" which can be used portable. I can easily operate 6-40, satellite, SSB, digital HF. My 30 years of being licensed is satisfied with no need for any other gear (albeit maybe a wire antenna just because). Keep up the good work. Enjoying the videos. Happy holidays.

If Yaesu or icom came out with something similar to the FX-4CR it would fly off the shelves.

Now you have me wanting a QRP POTA and emcom setup! Much as I like Yu's fine little FX-4CR I'm leaning toward a Xiegu G106C mainly because I like the way they look, and I would just bring my NanoVNA-F vs. the RigExpert. Otherwise, feel free to box all the other stuff up and send it to me! 🤣

One thing worth noting about the shargeek is that it will output sufficient wattage to run a 20 watt radio. Many usb power banks wont do that

Videos like this alway make me reach for my credit card. I just got my Fed Ex notice that my FX-4CR is on its way. Merry Christmas Bob

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TY for all the detail on the radio. Been looking at it to take on the road when in a rental. Wish there was a lower power option for working with a hotspot but that wouldn’t dissuade me.

Glad you are enjoying your fx4cr! Merry Christmas and God bless you Bob! 73, Kyle W0AAV.

Hello Bob and Compliments of the Season. Nice video. Just wondering why do you have all your rigs switched on for the video.

I am VA2SOB, Claude in Canada. I have one comment when I want the best components and price is not important. I look at your channel. WOW it is obscenely expensive you beat my wife. CHEER, Joyeuses Fêtes (in French Quebec: Happy Holidays)

FX-4CR for the win.. I can’t wait to take it out and do a pota with the AX1 antenna in HT style pedestrian mobile. Merry Christmas!! k0klb

Good stuff

Bob, thank you for this, and thank you in general for being awesome. I'm coming up on a year in the hobby, and I've been watching your stuff just about since the beginning. Always interesting and insightful! Have a great holiday season!

Weight and empty shooting barrel rest or stock rest fill as needed

Thanks Bob and Merry Christmas! I just got my FedEx notice of my FX-4CR yesterday. Looking forward to it arriving soon. 73, Ryan AF4O

Bob, did you say you used 9 radials or 10 as Marty suggested ?

Thanks Bob! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. And thanks for the video

Bob, Thanks for the videos. I have a few of the Gabil items. I love them all. I also bought the Cha ss25 from Chameleon. I want to try and use it on a magnetic base to do mobile POTA. I also have a FX-4CR coming. I expect it just after the first of the year. I can't wait for it to get here and try it out. 73

You speak truths!! I would love to purchase western made gtg radios for hiking, SHTF, everyday carry bag type HF radio. Instead we are at the mercy of Chinese stuff. Sigh….

Thanks would this work for CW mode on an IC-705?

Merry Merry Christmas! Thank you!!! Fantastic videos for us HOA Hams! Your video has provided me a lot great antenna ideas on how to setup while in use and the tear down and store it away (from the HOA)

Keep up the rambles!

Merry Christmas!

I agree with your statement with the FX-4CR. Yeasu or Icom should have something comparable.

Thanks Bob, merry Christmas

OMISS 160m net: 1.930MHz (+/- 10KHz), 0400z, Sat, Sun, Mon.

Thanks for the OMISS plug! OM#6547

I own the AliExpress version and it's been a great antenna. That said, I have a CHA SS25 on order and that has not, to my knowledge, been copied.