Looks fun, Chuck. I am not clear how the toroid end of the wire does not twist at the reel. An assembly (disassembly?) video might help. That said, the fixed line end on my old spinning reel would not twist at all. Got me thinkin'. Hmm.
Lee I plan to do a build video if seems there is interest. Didn't have time in this video, basically I just have a hole to the inside and a ring connector.
Looks great! The 41' 9:1 is one of the antennas on my list to tryout soon. It's awesome that the 710 tuned it on all bands. I like how you incorporated the stake for it too.
Great video!! Been thinking of something like this myself, you just inspired me to order a couple of inexpensive fly fishing reels off Amazon to give this a try. Thanks for sharing this out!!!
Hi all. Nice project. With respect to what wire is used: I believe I’ve had negative impacts from having insulated wire looped on itself at the transformer end of an EFHW, but if the spool is at the far end, the coiled wire is basically invisible from an RF perspective. So, I would recommend using non-insulated/bare wire for this application. It’s certainly not as thin & flexible as silicone wire, but this polystealth wire is already a little tricky to deal with.
I wonder how it would work with another fishing pole at the reel end? If you get the wire up 8' at that end, then you don't have to worry about people walking into the wire.
@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures Yeah I just thought it might stop someone walking into your wire, when set up in a public park. Walmart has some cheap little curly curl fishing rod stake holders that might work, too.
I don't know how I missed this one. I've thought of doing something similar with a 9:1 and a second with a 49:1. Never thought of the flip up ground steak though. That's a great idea. You could carry both in a pack with minimal weight. Did you do a video showing how you made it. If not I think it would be a great video. Like I said I'm subscribed with notifications on and if I missed this one what else did I miss???
I didn't do a build video yet but I think I will soon. I printed another plate that I upgraded how to get the wire to the toroid so I could tear down and show the steps, not sure on the YT feeds.
Looks fun, Chuck. I am not clear how the toroid end of the wire does not twist at the reel. An assembly (disassembly?) video might help.
That said, the fixed line end on my old spinning reel would not twist at all. Got me thinkin'. Hmm.
Lee I plan to do a build video if seems there is interest. Didn't have time in this video, basically I just have a hole to the inside and a ring connector.
@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventuresi would be very interested in seeing that
Looks great Chuck. Thanks for the mention. I have a few spare reels here I need to put to good use and it wont be for fishing.
I wanted to do a EFHW but not big enough for the amount of wire , maybe the next one!
@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures hopefully you can source a bigger reel. I think you could get the ones I bought shipped to the US
That was just fantastic, Chuck.
That’s awesome Chuck 👍
Thanks Ape!
I use a metal self retracting tape measure. Works a real treat. George in The Uk ps you can get them up to 100ft but non auto retracting.
would love to see this as a project!
Sounded like it worked great!
It did even though the bands weren't very good.
Nice project. Would like to see a construction video on this . Thanks for all your info and videos. 73s
Looks great! The 41' 9:1 is one of the antennas on my list to tryout soon. It's awesome that the 710 tuned it on all bands. I like how you incorporated the stake for it too.
Thanks Mike , the stake was last minutr lol but it worked great.
Nice job Chuck.
Thanks Cliff !
Great video Chuck. Merry Christmas 🎁 🤞🏽 crossed to get you on the air one day.
73 to you and the family
Thanks Merry Christmas!
Ive had a reel style antenna ive used for awhile. Works well
Nice. Thanks for the report. Great vid
Nice! Merry Christmas!
Great video!! Been thinking of something like this myself, you just inspired me to order a couple of inexpensive fly fishing reels off Amazon to give this a try. Thanks for sharing this out!!!
I added a Amazon link to the reel I used in the description, thanks for watching!
Hi all. Nice project. With respect to what wire is used: I believe I’ve had negative impacts from having insulated wire looped on itself at the transformer end of an EFHW, but if the spool is at the far end, the coiled wire is basically invisible from an RF perspective. So, I would recommend using non-insulated/bare wire for this application. It’s certainly not as thin & flexible as silicone wire, but this polystealth wire is already a little tricky to deal with.
Very nice job chuck,
Thanks Ed!
Merry Christmas Chuck and looking forward to learning more from you this upcoming year.
Merry Christmas buddy!
Great Idea Chuck thanks for sharing HNY 73
I wonder how it would work with another fishing pole at the reel end? If you get the wire up 8' at that end, then you don't have to worry about people walking into the wire.
Probably the same I'll try to test that later.
@@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures Yeah I just thought it might stop someone walking into your wire, when set up in a public park. Walmart has some cheap little curly curl fishing rod stake holders that might work, too.
cool job from danmark
I don't know how I missed this one. I've thought of doing something similar with a 9:1 and a second with a 49:1. Never thought of the flip up ground steak though. That's a great idea. You could carry both in a pack with minimal weight. Did you do a video showing how you made it. If not I think it would be a great video. Like I said I'm subscribed with notifications on and if I missed this one what else did I miss???
I didn't do a build video yet but I think I will soon. I printed another plate that I upgraded how to get the wire to the toroid so I could tear down and show the steps, not sure on the YT feeds.
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YW, thanks for watching!
oooooh i have a few fly reels that i could use for this
Perfect!
How is it connected to the wire
I will do a video on how soon, hard to explain easier to show.
Here's a version using a chalk line reel ua-cam.com/video/1tJTydHFNjo/v-deo.html
Thanks , I have messed with one of those also.
That's one I have
Nice! K2QXQ 73.