I think the “without a tower” piece is the most intriguing. I really don’t want to put up a giant tower…. I’ve learned that I don’t need to by experimenting, but the no tower limitation is a fun thing to work around.
Love my Shark Hamsticks. I use two per band with a dual mount for a horizontal dipole, then raise it into the air with a tripod/mast. I have made contacts as far away as Spain on 20m doing it that way.
I didn't buy them from Amazon but I use 2 102 inch whips in dipole configuration and with my MFJ 939K tuner I can operate 10-40m no problem bought both whips and an MFJ mount to use them from R&L Electronics and have been using this set up for about 10 years now and while it's not the greatest I can operate even in the cold snowy Wisconsin winters without having to go outside and change antennas in order to switch bands
@@kingdick4508 thanks I originally bought the mount for hamsticks but after a winter of having to go out and change the antennas out each time I wanted to change bands I was looking for something I didn't need to swap out winters get mighty cold here in Wisconsin and when you add snow to the mix it's even worse but I'm still looking for something that I can get 75-80m in addition abd 6m would be nice but not necessary to my operation
Used the wind camp in a inverted V configuration, beach camping /portable ,with a 10m telescopic pole worked a treat. BTW. Power handling is 100w SSB..
Should do a top 7 affordable, without a tower. Was super excited to get into this hobby until I realized only the people with powerful Amps and towers are reaching anyone for a rag chew.
I run a 60w mobile rig in my vehicle and a hamstick on the fender. If I hear you I can talk to you. Full stop. No amp, no tower, no problem. Total cost for the rig was about $350.
Your idea for a Top 7 Affordable antennas is good, but the other commentors here are correct - you don't need an amp and tower to talk around the world.
I'm just listening from a radio that takes a 3.5mm jack (ats120) do I just connect a wire the length of the wave or 1/2 or 1/4 to a 3.5mm jack break out? Or do I need to do any adapting or figuring things out?
I have been looking at a multi band hf vertical antenna that also has a model that does vhf/uhf and multi band hf called the Super Antenna. Just wondering if you have seen this on Amazon and if it is worth the money?
I have a about 15 yards of space in my townhouse rental. Within that space I have at least 20 trees with the highest height being about 70 ft. What permanent antenna can you recommend for my IC-7300 and for the space that I have? Also the 20 yard space that I mentioned is a common high traffic area where residents walk. No room for radials either.
Hi Jason, The Teyleten Robot Portable No Tune End Fed Half Wave Antenna is a cheap knock off of the QRPGuys Kit. Personally I have tried both of these side by side using the same element and Coax just swapping the Transformer over. The QRPGuys Kit is well worth the few extra dollars to get the Genuine item. I found the Teyleten had very unstable SWR, it also had noticeably higher QRM. I think for one the Toriod on the Teyleten is not the correct Mix and/or is just very much lower quality.
I agree Skippy. They are poorly executed copies of a great idea. I would rather support the inventors, and do it right the first time, than redo slave labor crap.
Be careful with the ones that look like the Teyleten Robot antenna. Some sell these with cores that just do not work. Personal experience. I changed teh core and it is great. I had spare cores. 73, K8AG
Hey Jason, unrelated question. How does the Wouxun KG-UV9PX compare with a Yaesu HAM HT? I'm such a new tech I don't know what I would be giving up if I got the Wouxun.
Depending on which Yaesu you're referring to, it might have lots more features like APRS and Bluetooth. The Yaesu is also going to have better front end filtering, and less spurious emissions. But for the price, the Wouxun is a great radio too.
Aloha Jason, I was just looking at that first antenna yesterday on eBay, about the same price. I like eBay better than Amazon because they don’t wait a month before thinking about shipping your item from their warehouses but they are getting ready to build a warehouse near the Honolulu(HNL) airport soon. That five piece hamsticks, I bought those about 4 years ago for half that price and they do work well. A big Mahalo to you for putting out this video, just missed the Live Stream but that’s ok, great video, I fully support this channel. Todd WH6DWF 🇺🇸Semper Fi🇺🇸
I've ordered things from eBay that were shipped from Asia somewhere and took several weeks before I received it, so it really depends on who you are ordering from. With Amazon Prime you can get next day or 2 day shipping but it also depends on your area. When I'm in Galveston, the shipping options are more limited than at home.
Since the end fed antennas need to have at least one end in the air, do you have recommendations on lightweight yet cost effective ways to suspend the antenna? the natural inclination is to pull out tent poles but I suspect the fact they are metal may mess with the antenna. Thoughts?
Towers are metal and get antennas mounted to them all the time. It isn't that big of an issue. But I use the Spiderbeam fiberglass masts and they work great. I think they're around $70-$80, depending on the height, but you can search Amazon or eBay for "fiberglass pushup pole" and likely find something in your price range
You can get 20-24 foot carbon fiber crappie poles from Amazon or eBay that work just fine and usually < $40. I put 3 loops of 550 cord just below the top of my base section and use cheap light weight carabiners with more 550 cord as guy lines to get my EFHW up in the air. They are light to transport and work great when you don't have trees available in the high desert to hang an antenna.
I use carbon fiber or fiberglass poles. For an end fed sloper, carbon fiber works fine. A 7-10m pole will pack light. I use pieces of 11/16" solid fiberglass rods as support for the poles. A metal stake that will fit inside the pole will work as well. Drive a 24" stake in the ground, extend the pole with antenna wire attached, take off the bottom cal and slide the pole over the stake. Take it off the stake and replace the bottom cap before collapsing the pole. Use a 10m fiberglass pole for vertical antennas, they are non conductive and work much better.
@@loraz0 Thanks guys. I'll check out these options. I plan to be where there are mostly rocks and no trees on some outings. Hope I can find somewhere good to drive a stake in. Some of these places are rock, more rock and end with rock🙂
I am so suspicious about using Amazon for anything electronics or antenna purchases. I always think they are knock-offs. This is why I only buy from authorized dealers.
So Rating something, then getting income from it on Amazon. You Really should have physically tried the product, So the commentary is great like your channel... but this methodology is weak and baseless. Have a great day!
I think the “without a tower” piece is the most intriguing. I really don’t want to put up a giant tower…. I’ve learned that I don’t need to by experimenting, but the no tower limitation is a fun thing to work around.
Love my Shark Hamsticks. I use two per band with a dual mount for a horizontal dipole, then raise it into the air with a tripod/mast. I have made contacts as far away as Spain on 20m doing it that way.
I didn't buy them from Amazon but I use 2 102 inch whips in dipole configuration and with my MFJ 939K tuner I can operate 10-40m no problem bought both whips and an MFJ mount to use them from R&L Electronics and have been using this set up for about 10 years now and while it's not the greatest I can operate even in the cold snowy Wisconsin winters without having to go outside and change antennas in order to switch bands
Smart idea!
@@kingdick4508 thanks I originally bought the mount for hamsticks but after a winter of having to go out and change the antennas out each time I wanted to change bands I was looking for something I didn't need to swap out winters get mighty cold here in Wisconsin and when you add snow to the mix it's even worse but I'm still looking for something that I can get 75-80m in addition abd 6m would be nice but not necessary to my operation
Used the wind camp in a inverted V configuration, beach camping /portable ,with a 10m telescopic pole worked a treat. BTW. Power handling is 100w SSB..
I have two Nelson antennas from ebay and they are excellent. Made in U.S.A.
Should do a top 7 affordable, without a tower. Was super excited to get into this hobby until I realized only the people with powerful Amps and towers are reaching anyone for a rag chew.
I would have to disagree with that. What band are you on? 100w on 40m will get you ragchewing all day!
I run a 60w mobile rig in my vehicle and a hamstick on the fender. If I hear you I can talk to you. Full stop. No amp, no tower, no problem. Total cost for the rig was about $350.
Your idea for a Top 7 Affordable antennas is good, but the other commentors here are correct - you don't need an amp and tower to talk around the world.
I use a wire tossed into a tree. Works great.
I appreciate you sharing with us. Thank you for your time. Have a great evening.
I'm just listening from a radio that takes a 3.5mm jack (ats120) do I just connect a wire the length of the wave or 1/2 or 1/4 to a 3.5mm jack break out? Or do I need to do any adapting or figuring things out?
First link doesn't work anymore. The second and 3rd aren't available
That's Amazon for ya. I should probably do an update to this video
I have been looking at a multi band hf vertical antenna that also has a model that does vhf/uhf and multi band hf called the Super Antenna. Just wondering if you have seen this on Amazon and if it is worth the money?
I've seen them, haven't had much of a chance to play with one.
Thanks for the video! I didn’t know shark was on amazon.
Is 10 Barrel Brewing in the Houston area? I think I was there about 7 years ago. They use containers for some of the venue? Thanks Brother!
No, they're in Idaho
K6ARK's stuff is sold out on Amazon.
That always happens after I make a video, lol. I'm sure he'll restock soon
On any of these, how high do they have to be to operate effectively?
Depends on the band and your location but a quarter wavelength above the ground is usually best. However that's not always necessary either
Watch a review on the gabil gra-7350T. It has my attention but would like to see your view on it.
Thanks, I'll look at it
Thanks for this review. I love them all!
I have a about 15 yards of space in my townhouse rental. Within that space I have at least 20 trees with the highest height being about 70 ft. What permanent antenna can you recommend for my IC-7300 and for the space that I have? Also the 20 yard space that I mentioned is a common high traffic area where residents walk. No room for radials either.
Any of the ones I mentioned here would work
❤Best extendable hand held ham radio antenna for the anytone 878 and the baofeng ... thanks?
That Smiley antenna at bettersaferadio.com
Thank you
Hi Jason,
The Teyleten Robot Portable No Tune End Fed Half Wave Antenna is a cheap knock off of the QRPGuys Kit. Personally I have tried both of these side by side using the same element and Coax just swapping the Transformer over. The QRPGuys Kit is well worth the few extra dollars to get the Genuine item. I found the Teyleten had very unstable SWR, it also had noticeably higher QRM. I think for one the Toriod on the Teyleten is not the correct Mix and/or is just very much lower quality.
I agree Skippy. They are poorly executed copies of a great idea. I would rather support the inventors, and do it right the first time, than redo slave labor crap.
Be careful with the ones that look like the Teyleten Robot antenna. Some sell these with cores that just do not work. Personal experience. I changed teh core and it is great. I had spare cores. 73, K8AG
Hey Jason, unrelated question. How does the Wouxun KG-UV9PX compare with a Yaesu HAM HT? I'm such a new tech I don't know what I would be giving up if I got the Wouxun.
Depending on which Yaesu you're referring to, it might have lots more features like APRS and Bluetooth. The Yaesu is also going to have better front end filtering, and less spurious emissions. But for the price, the Wouxun is a great radio too.
Aloha Jason,
I was just looking at that first antenna yesterday on eBay, about the same price. I like eBay better than Amazon because they don’t wait a month before thinking about shipping your item from their warehouses but they are getting ready to build a warehouse near the Honolulu(HNL) airport soon. That five piece hamsticks, I bought those about 4 years ago for half that price and they do work well.
A big Mahalo to you for putting out this video, just missed the Live Stream but that’s ok, great video, I fully support this channel. Todd WH6DWF 🇺🇸Semper Fi🇺🇸
I've ordered things from eBay that were shipped from Asia somewhere and took several weeks before I received it, so it really depends on who you are ordering from. With Amazon Prime you can get next day or 2 day shipping but it also depends on your area. When I'm in Galveston, the shipping options are more limited than at home.
Love the HAM cap. Is this a Ham Radio 2.0 merch?
No that's ARRL
Would you happen to have a recommendation for an antenna for 500w to a 1000w?
DX Commander
I tried the Teyleten Robot Portable EFHW. the toroid was incorrectly wound.
Oops
Good evening
Since the end fed antennas need to have at least one end in the air, do you have recommendations on lightweight yet cost effective ways to suspend the antenna? the natural inclination is to pull out tent poles but I suspect the fact they are metal may mess with the antenna. Thoughts?
Towers are metal and get antennas mounted to them all the time. It isn't that big of an issue. But I use the Spiderbeam fiberglass masts and they work great. I think they're around $70-$80, depending on the height, but you can search Amazon or eBay for "fiberglass pushup pole" and likely find something in your price range
@@HamRadio2 Much appreciated. I'll have a look. Thanks.
You can get 20-24 foot carbon fiber crappie poles from Amazon or eBay that work just fine and usually < $40. I put 3 loops of 550 cord just below the top of my base section and use cheap light weight carabiners with more 550 cord as guy lines to get my EFHW up in the air. They are light to transport and work great when you don't have trees available in the high desert to hang an antenna.
I use carbon fiber or fiberglass poles. For an end fed sloper, carbon fiber works fine. A 7-10m pole will pack light. I use pieces of 11/16" solid fiberglass rods as support for the poles. A metal stake that will fit inside the pole will work as well. Drive a 24" stake in the ground, extend the pole with antenna wire attached, take off the bottom cal and slide the pole over the stake. Take it off the stake and replace the bottom cap before collapsing the pole.
Use a 10m fiberglass pole for vertical antennas, they are non conductive and work much better.
@@loraz0 Thanks guys. I'll check out these options. I plan to be where there are mostly rocks and no trees on some outings. Hope I can find somewhere good to drive a stake in. Some of these places are rock, more rock and end with rock🙂
GRA-7350T
I am so suspicious about using Amazon for anything electronics or antenna purchases. I always think they are knock-offs. This is why I only buy from authorized dealers.
Depends on what you get. I've had lots of good experiences with many things from their site
Why buy Wire antennas when you can build them so cheap?
Likeeeeeeee!
"Windcamp" has very poor customer service...
Never tried them
So Rating something, then getting income from it on Amazon. You Really should have physically tried the product, So the commentary is great like your channel... but this methodology is weak and baseless. Have a great day!
Thanks for watching
@@HamRadio2 Of Course Its a great Channel!!!