I Used to hang out on an extremely busy repeater system in Eastern New York. On a lousy propagation day it encompasses about 22000 square mile. On an excellent propagation day, it reaches around the world through its 10m link. There are always newbies coming on that system, anyone with an icom radio, who has questions, I refer them to your UA-cam channel. I remember when I first became a ham, only 8 years ago, I watched a zillion videos, your video help me with operating my Kenwood, LOL. I think because your videos are short and sweet, to the point, no BS, no staring off the subject, it make them easy to listen to, and comprehend the execution of operating Icom radios. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these videos! All the best!
Thanks for the kind words and the referrals. I'm glad you find the videos helpful. Side note-- I don't know how your UA-cam handle is related to your name, but our cat's name is Ellie. 😊
Tom, AWESOME awesome video follow-up! You’ve def got me inspired to do something now with my spool of fence-wire. I even ordered me the mod for my 7300 to add/create a dedicate receive loop! Your 7300 videos have helped me SO much over the past four years with mine, and you’ve done it once again! 🤝
So glad to hear these initial results, Tom! It's always so rewarding to get a positive outcome after trying a completely new antenna! And thanks for sharing this video with all of us. My enjoyment from my ICOM 7300 was in large part to all of your excellent videos. 73 - Stan WB5UDI
Thanks for the kind words Stan. Yes, it's especially rewarding since I put virtually no analysis or design effort into this other than my general knowledge of end fed and wire antennas.
Seem to be working great. It might be a little long. Try lopping off about 10-15 feet off it and see if that helps. Obviously the tuner is working it well but shortening it a little might being the 20/40 bands in a little better where you dont need it :)
Sounds like it works a treat, some BIG audio coming in and by the sound of it, going out aswell..Well Done. Now, you get to do all the setup again to make it permanant.....
Hello Tom, it's been a while but great to see you. I had no idea an antenna could be so long. It certainly is working out for you anyway. My only other comment would be how bloody long does it take you to mow the lawn, hi hi. Great set of video's Tom thank you as always for posting, stay well.
Hi Tom, thanks for your informative videos. I was particularly interested as I built a 203ft/62M antenna last weekend, so about half the size of yours and only about 12ft off the ground. Interestingly, my SWR readings were pretty much the same as yours. I haven't had time to use it much but my current longest distance QSO was just under 1,300 miles, 20w, SSB, 20 metre band. On 160, I'm getting at least 180 miles NVIS and expect to achieve better. I will be interested to compare results.
Tom, I always enjoy your videos. I have been considering building something similar, a little shorter around 300 feet. You mentioned wind loading, my concern is ice buildup. What direction is your antenna orientation, and do you see any nulls? For receive it is very much like a beverage antenna. I will not get around to installing mine till spring or some warm late winter days, so I will be interested to hear how it holds up over the winter. It is a very timely video for me to ponder....
First of all thanks for the series of videos on the IC-705. They have been very helpful. I have the SGC-230 external tuner that I have been wanting to connect to a Random Wire (much shorter than yours) but I was curious how you grounded the Tuner if you did that is. Have you noticed the Random Wire being directional being that long?
Seem to be working great. It might be a little long. Try lopping off about 10-15 feet off it and see if that helps. Obviously the tuner is working it well but shortening it a little might being the 20/40 bands in a little better where you dont need it :)
I Used to hang out on an extremely busy repeater system in Eastern New York. On a lousy propagation day it encompasses about 22000 square mile. On an excellent propagation day, it reaches around the world through its 10m link. There are always newbies coming on that system, anyone with an icom radio, who has questions, I refer them to your UA-cam channel.
I remember when I first became a ham, only 8 years ago, I watched a zillion videos, your video help me with operating my Kenwood, LOL.
I think because your videos are short and sweet, to the point, no BS, no staring off the subject, it make them easy to listen to, and comprehend the execution of operating Icom radios.
Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into these videos!
All the best!
Thanks for the kind words and the referrals. I'm glad you find the videos helpful. Side note-- I don't know how your UA-cam handle is related to your name, but our cat's name is Ellie. 😊
Tom, AWESOME awesome video follow-up! You’ve def got me inspired to do something now with my spool of fence-wire. I even ordered me the mod for my 7300 to add/create a dedicate receive loop! Your 7300 videos have helped me SO much over the past four years with mine, and you’ve done it once again! 🤝
Thanks! I'm curious. Did you order the Inrad RX7300?
I like the performance of it. I am glad it worked out for you. Thanks for the video Tom! 73
Thanks. Now we need to see how long it stays up in the Kansas winds...
Tom, Glad to see that your end fed long wire works so well for you. Some times keeping things simple works out to be the best way.
73 Paul WA3X
So glad to hear these initial results, Tom! It's always so rewarding to get a positive outcome after trying a completely new antenna!
And thanks for sharing this video with all of us. My enjoyment from my ICOM 7300 was in large part to all of your excellent videos.
73 - Stan WB5UDI
Thanks for the kind words Stan. Yes, it's especially rewarding since I put virtually no analysis or design effort into this other than my general knowledge of end fed and wire antennas.
Seem to be working great. It might be a little long. Try lopping off about 10-15 feet off it and see if that helps. Obviously the tuner is working it well but shortening it a little might being the 20/40 bands in a little better where you dont need it :)
Sounds like it works a treat, some BIG audio coming in and by the sound of it, going out aswell..Well Done. Now, you get to do all the setup again to make it permanant.....
I enjoy all your videos I have 2 IC 7100 and rewatch your videos as I forget easy. 73 KK3R Houston
Interesting experiment Tom. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool! Thanks for the video Tom!
Well done Tom!😊
Thank you for this.
Hello Tom, it's been a while but great to see you. I had no idea an antenna could be so long. It certainly is working out for you anyway. My only other comment would be how bloody long does it take you to mow the lawn, hi hi. Great set of video's Tom thank you as always for posting, stay well.
Love your Videos, Tom! Keep up the good Work! 73 de Uncle Günter across the Pond 💯👍🙋♂
Hi Tom, thanks for your informative videos. I was particularly interested as I built a 203ft/62M antenna last weekend, so about half the size of yours and only about 12ft off the ground. Interestingly, my SWR readings were pretty much the same as yours. I haven't had time to use it much but my current longest distance QSO was just under 1,300 miles, 20w, SSB, 20 metre band. On 160, I'm getting at least 180 miles NVIS and expect to achieve better. I will be interested to compare results.
Tom, I always enjoy your videos. I have been considering building something similar, a little shorter around 300 feet. You mentioned wind loading, my concern is ice buildup. What direction is your antenna orientation, and do you see any nulls? For receive it is very much like a beverage antenna. I will not get around to installing mine till spring or some warm late winter days, so I will be interested to hear how it holds up over the winter. It is a very timely video for me to ponder....
First of all thanks for the series of videos on the IC-705. They have been very helpful. I have the SGC-230 external tuner that I have been wanting to connect to a Random Wire (much shorter than yours) but I was curious how you grounded the Tuner if you did that is. Have you noticed the Random Wire being directional being that long?
I am jealous of your noise floor tho lmao
I got's to know how it does on 160m!
That bias t thing to power the tuner.... dont use it. Think of the finales.
Seem to be working great. It might be a little long. Try lopping off about 10-15 feet off it and see if that helps. Obviously the tuner is working it well but shortening it a little might being the 20/40 bands in a little better where you dont need it :)