A Perfect Random Wire for a POTA 3fer

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @MrMudsHamRadioTime
    @MrMudsHamRadioTime Рік тому +2

    I can’t believe how seamless your videos are. Looking forward to the next one.

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      Thanks, I’ve just been using iMovie. But I’ve been looking at DaVinci Resolve to see if it might help speed things up. Editing takes way too long for me, LOL.

  • @thehamjazz
    @thehamjazz Рік тому

    Hey Mike - awesome video mate - and wow!!! That DX into Europe... holy smokes! Love your vids buddy, keep 'em coming wooohoo. Cheers!

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      Will do, Simon. Thanks for watching!

  • @hamradioqrp-k0klb
    @hamradioqrp-k0klb Рік тому

    Great work on this video.. So fun to try different modes and bands. Awesome DX and very nice “quiet” audio.. And regarding your ending comment.. DO IT !! lol. thx for sharing.

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      Thanks, Kevin! I need to put together some jumpers with the gator clips on them, but they’ll be nice to have on hand.

  • @KK6USYHamRadioAdventures
    @KK6USYHamRadioAdventures Рік тому

    Nice job Mike looks like it worked great! 73

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, Chuck! I'm sure the band conditions were a big factor. But it's good to know it really can get out there. I need to cut one or add a link for 41' next, since I hear thats a good size too.

  • @RadioExpeditionProject
    @RadioExpeditionProject Рік тому

    Great videos! 🤝👏👏👏👏🏆

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, I'm glad you like them! It's always fun trying out different antennas and setups.

  • @KellyKE8MWQ
    @KellyKE8MWQ Рік тому

    I just had contact with F5PYI France Nov 19th 2023 (pota). Kind of crazy that the first time I watch one of your videos his call pop's up. Thanks for the video
    KE8MWQ 73😊

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      That’s awesome! The bands were definitely in good shape that day. Thanks for watching.

  • @dxporker
    @dxporker Рік тому

    Glad to snag you on a couple bands this time my friend. 73

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      You bet! It’s always good to get you in the log. I love it when I work across the bands like this and can give the park (or all 3 parks!!!) to hunters on multiple bands.

  • @K5YVY
    @K5YVY Рік тому

    Excellent video Mike, your on your way to 1k soon🎉

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! It's always fun when the bands are open, LOL. As I'm sure you know, it's crazy watching the channel grow and seeing what resonates with people and what doesn't. It's full of surprises.

  • @ThinGrayLine
    @ThinGrayLine Рік тому

    Great video Mike. I love hitting that 3fer. You're right about lots of people always around. Maybe I'll see you in a park one of these days. N2TKT

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      Definitely! I’ve even bumped into a few hams at that spot when I’ve activated from the picnic table. Thanks for watching!

  • @KU9L
    @KU9L 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing the video as it is nice to see how other modes get activated as I am a 100% CW QRP guy, cutrently inactive as my wife requires 24/7 care for a broken arm spiral fracture. Glad to see the bands were open, 10M used to be my favoite band in the 1970's. I need to get something going on 15-6M now as my Penntek TR-35 & TR-45L are limited to 17M & down. Cheers, Davey --KU9L

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, Davey! CW is on to-do list--I'll eventually get around to it. If you don't have one, a 17-foot telescoping whip is a great antenna (MFJ, Chameleon, WRC and others make ones). They can be adjusted to a 1/4-wave on 6-20m and can be setup multiple ways, like a mag mount, tripod, etc. A quarter wave has a nice takeoff angle for DX too.

  • @alwynmagee2395
    @alwynmagee2395 Рік тому

    Tnx for the 3'fer Mike.
    73 de Alwyn Gi0BFD

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      Good to get you in the log! The bands were fantastic for this activation. Thanks for checking it out!

  • @Andrew-yx7sf
    @Andrew-yx7sf Рік тому

    I need to try this.

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому +1

      I'm probably going to try a 41' one soon too. The nice thing about the LDG 9:1 or 4:1 ununs is all you need to do is just cut some wire and you're all set.

  • @RadioExpeditionProject
    @RadioExpeditionProject Рік тому

    I use N9SAB EFHW antennas. Lots of fun.

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому +1

      I have the N9SAB 40-6 OCFD and I love it. He makes great antennas.

  • @SmokeSignalsRF
    @SmokeSignalsRF Рік тому

    Nice job!!!! I think I have all the parts and going to build it. I want a small footprint antenna 73s 🎙️ Don

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому +1

      Awesome, Don! Cut some wire and let me know how it goes.

  • @n0vty873
    @n0vty873 Рік тому

    I have put a 4:1 unun in place of a 9:1 on a 29 ft vertical and gotten better matches on 30m through 6m

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      Thanks, I’ll give that a try! I had another 4:1 antenna I was going to tryout soon too.

  • @gliderrider
    @gliderrider Рік тому

    Wow! What a video! Do you work for a tv station or something? Wish I had those skills. My movies are a jumbled mess. Hihi 73’s de n5vwn

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      Thanks for the compliment! No, I don't have any experience working in TV. I'm just using iMovie (but might try another app soon) to edit the videos on my MacBook Air. I've just been learning as I go this past year. While I still feel like it takes way too long to edit, the more I do and the more I watch, the better I'm getting.

    • @gliderrider
      @gliderrider Рік тому

      I use luma fusion so I can integrate two movies at into one timeline. De Vinchi was tried but crashes on my iPad. Easy enough to use though.

  • @guyhornbeck8940
    @guyhornbeck8940 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video.
    Do you notice a difference between a 29' and a 35.5' EFRW antenna?

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      40 meters didn't seem as good as the other bands and didn't seem as good as the 35.5' EFRW. I need to try the 29' on 40m some more though, possibly for a late shift instead of the morning like I did for this video. Thanks for watching!

  • @ae4xo
    @ae4xo Рік тому

    link for the drive on mast holder??

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      It’s a tire mount by Flagpole-To-Go. Here’s the link to it on Amazon, where I purchased it a little over 2 years ago. There might be different sizes, so just be sure it’ll fit the bottom cap diameter of your mast. a.co/d/2Q8W0ts

    • @ae4xo
      @ae4xo Рік тому

      @@MikeN2MAK yeah thats the problem, the sotabeams 7000hds is 2.5 inches on the cap

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      I know! I have that mast too and was bummed when I realized it just won’t fit. I haven’t seen one big enough for that yet. I thought about making something but it just hasn’t. When a priority. I do like the HDS mast and use it in the field and for travel, since it collapses nicely. Let me know if you find a solution.

  • @LB0FI
    @LB0FI Рік тому

    Looks like you stole all of my hunters there…

    • @MikeN2MAK
      @MikeN2MAK  Рік тому

      I knew I recognized some of those calls, LOL. I had a few regulars, but the bands were really open and I was able to get Austria and Germany, which hasn’t happen much for me on voice. Thanks for checking it out!