This is what ham radio is all about. I constantly hear people asking what works for different antennas. How about experimenting and learn if it does from your own experience? For me that is where most of the fun comes in. Great video.
Good mix of sales patter and tuning tips Peter, many thanks! Still trying to get my head around antennas so I found this pretty useful. Love my IC-705 too, great radio!
Question: I have a Kenwood 590, 100W output. I'm considering purchasing a 1,000W linear amplifier. Are there any recommendations? My Kenwood 590 has a built in antenna tuner. Do I still need a separate antenna tuner to work with a 1,000W amp?
This was unbelievably interesting. Got me thinking when using a 40m HF mobile antenna when using a magmount on top of your car. Would be educational if you could produce a video to see if you could reduce your swr using these methods?
I've just recently started studying for my my license in Sweden, and I really like the contrast you bring to the mostly US youtubers. About, this video: Wouldn't a water tap or central heating element (Not sure if that's what you call them. Perhaps radiator?) provide a good ground?
Very good and informative video, thank you very much. It would be interesting, how it would work out if you pulled out a half wavelength of that steel tape measure and set the magnetic mount right into the middle of it. Two quarter wavelength radials. Could work...
This type is great for temporary ht to local repeater use. But the coax eats 3db on uhf at least. Or half your output power. Its a convenience antenna. Works great for a vacation with a rental and ht. It SHOULD handle 50 watts on Vhf (aka 2 meters). But once again, loss is high with rg-174. If you're looking for more permanent use, find a 2" nmo mag mount with rg58/u or rg58/au and put a 18-19" dual band antenna with a coil in the middle. That would be slightly more expensive, but longer lasting. And better performing.
Those antennas are ok for local ht to repeaters. Great for rental car on vacation. Thats it. Rg-174 sucks ass on uhf. I guarantee its not well shielded coax either. That coax easily eats 3db of your signal BOTH WAYS . TX & RX. Also, the whip is nice and flexible, but your signal is going to go everywhere else but where you want it to at over 60mph or 100kph.
The problem whit a such small magnet is it doesnt couples to the car rooth enough, yeas it will work, and it will work better if you leave as much as possible of the coax on the carrooth it will work better. And yeas it will work better then a rubber duck inside the car.
@@watersstanton i realy dissagre :) Booth from what i been reading and I have used one of those. Now i use a permanent installed antenna on the car, thicker material but aprox the same leangth, and since i used both the 30 minutes to work every day, i realy must say it is a big diffrense. I must say thou, the antenna in the video do work :) Sorry for my bad english
Hi very good But let’s take it a further How about useing it for the top of hf Useing a miracle whip ducker. With the antenna. Will give you 20m upto 10 m. A tin can. Cut and flattened out and cut. A 3x4 inch peace. And bent into L shape. So. 3 inch. Bend. 1 inch. You can solder. Or. Drill bolts. Crimps ground plane wires Open window. And trap 1 inch pease in bottom of window frame by simply closeing window to trap it into position. Can drop some wire out window
This is what ham radio is all about. I constantly hear people asking what works for different antennas. How about experimenting and learn if it does from your own experience? For me that is where most of the fun comes in. Great video.
Thanks Brian. 73 Peter
I like the modest style of Peter, he obviously puts in a plug for his outlet but not in an in your face or hard sell kind of way.
Many thanks. 73 Peter
Even with 48 years of radio experience there is always something to learn. What a fascinating video thank you Peter. 73
Glad you enjoyed it
I really enjoyed this video. I'm new to ham radio myself, so soaking up a lot of information.
A handy and interesting trick for the odd occasion. I think you've pegged it there, Peter!
Many thanks. 73 Peter
Nice and simple antenna and fun little experiment Peter 👌👏👏
Many thanks. 73 Peter
Good mix of sales patter and tuning tips Peter, many thanks! Still trying to get my head around antennas so I found this pretty useful. Love my IC-705 too, great radio!
Yes I am having fun with the 705 as well. 73 Peter
You Sir, are a genious! Or a wizard.....WONDERFUL!
Neither I am afraid! 73 Peter
awesome stuff peter wonderful a joy to watch entertaining OM
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks that was interesting. Who'd have thought of using a peg - ingenious.
informative and entertaining Peter, as always - thanks...stay safe
Thanks, will do!
This is very, very valuable info!
73 OM . .
Glad it was helpful!
Always good stuff here!
Much appreciated!
Question:
I have a Kenwood 590, 100W output.
I'm considering purchasing a 1,000W linear amplifier.
Are there any recommendations?
My Kenwood 590 has a built in antenna tuner.
Do I still need a separate antenna tuner to work with a 1,000W amp?
1KW is a lot of power. Make sure the antenna, cable and connectors are robust and in good order. 73 Peter
Wow - that IC-705 and the antenna is awesome - early christmas present.. heheh
Antennas out of stock :(
They are in stock and can be ordered on our web site.
By the way. Have used that antenna with 50w Mobile. For quite a few years
Thanks Ross. 73 Peter
This was unbelievably interesting. Got me thinking when using a 40m HF mobile antenna when using a magmount on top of your car. Would be educational if you could produce a video to see if you could reduce your swr using these methods?
All noted. Many thanks. 73 Peter
I've just recently started studying for my my license in Sweden, and I really like the contrast you bring to the mostly US youtubers.
About, this video: Wouldn't a water tap or central heating element (Not sure if that's what you call them. Perhaps radiator?) provide a good ground?
Generally those systems will provide an RF ground.
Very good and informative video, thank you very much. It would be interesting, how it would work out if you pulled out a half wavelength of that steel tape measure and set the magnetic mount right into the middle of it. Two quarter wavelength radials. Could work...
Great suggestion!
Great video and very informative for newly licensed hams. 73 M7NGL
Glad it was helpful!
Very Interesting Pete, but how well does that antenna perform?
Thanks for sharing. 73 Peter
This type is great for temporary ht to local repeater use. But the coax eats 3db on uhf at least. Or half your output power. Its a convenience antenna. Works great for a vacation with a rental and ht. It SHOULD handle 50 watts on Vhf (aka 2 meters). But once again, loss is high with rg-174. If you're looking for more permanent use, find a 2" nmo mag mount with rg58/u or rg58/au and put a 18-19" dual band antenna with a coil in the middle. That would be slightly more expensive, but longer lasting. And better performing.
Great ideas! (What is the model of your camper van? Very nice!)
Hi Jack its an Auto SleeperWhich one?
@@watersstanton The one at 3:36 into this presentation. It’s very nice!
Very interesting, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Those antennas are ok for local ht to repeaters. Great for rental car on vacation. Thats it. Rg-174 sucks ass on uhf. I guarantee its not well shielded coax either. That coax easily eats 3db of your signal BOTH WAYS . TX & RX. Also, the whip is nice and flexible, but your signal is going to go everywhere else but where you want it to at over 60mph or 100kph.
I have one.....it works great for me...
The problem whit a such small magnet is it doesnt couples to the car rooth enough, yeas it will work, and it will work better if you leave as much as possible of the coax on the carrooth it will work better. And yeas it will work better then a rubber duck inside the car.
Peter, there is enough capacity. A direct earth connection made no difference. 73 Peter.
@@watersstanton i realy dissagre :)
Booth from what i been reading and I have used one of those. Now i use a permanent installed antenna on the car, thicker material but aprox the same leangth, and since i used both the 30 minutes to work every day, i realy must say it is a big diffrense.
I must say thou, the antenna in the video do work :)
Sorry for my bad english
Nice ❤
Thanks 🔥
Hi very good
But let’s take it a further
How about useing it for the top of hf
Useing a miracle whip ducker.
With the antenna. Will give you 20m upto 10 m.
A tin can. Cut and flattened out and cut. A 3x4 inch peace. And bent into L shape. So. 3 inch. Bend. 1 inch. You can solder. Or. Drill bolts. Crimps ground plane wires
Open window. And trap 1 inch pease in bottom of window frame by simply closeing window to trap it into position.
Can drop some wire out window