Home-Made Octopus 4 band hamstick antenna base Details

I got some comments on my original build video that folks wanted more details. Here is a supplemental video that discusses the details of building the connectors the hamsticks attach to, and where I got the parts. I also show some of the non-box related elements, like the drawbar mount and the fiberglass mast sections. Finally, the final rig was used on my van for 2022 field day with great results.

[@Mandarin110631]

KK7SWB- just finished my build! bought all the parts from your links in the videos, watched them multiple times- waiting on my hamstick order!! THANKY YOU!!

[@alalexander6748]

Thanks for the video! Between this and the first one, I'm ready to build!

[@cyclecamp1]

Great! Let me know how it comes out!

[@davidcampbell4206]

Just found this video. It answered many questions for me. I must have seen it before because I built the exact same thing. Much credit to you. I tried the double shoulder washers and thought I was doing something wrong. The connection was good and did not short out. looking for the original build now. excellent Video.

[@cyclecamp1]

Glad you liked it!

[@paultyler5989]

thanks for the Video. very Helpful. Do you happen to remember what gauge of wire you used? and solid or Stranded?. TIA.

[@cyclecamp1]

Stranded 14 ga thhn

[@Portuguese-linguica]

Hot dam . How you doing sir . Haven't hurd from you in a very long time.

[@cyclecamp1]

Laying low on anti-sociable media, but otherwise doing fine. Thanks for asking.

[@joejoslyn7667]

way to much detail on the assembly of the mechanical, no explanation of the wire connections. Nor no picture of a finished how it looks after being wired.

[@cyclecamp1]

So funny, the thumbnail photo is of the fully assembled unit and the wiring is plainly visible. Oh well. Remember this is a followup video based on viewer feedback.

[@octavs_ER1SKI]

many thanks! ordered the stuff as instructed and today it's ready to go! 73 de ER1SKI 🙂

[@cyclecamp1]

Good luck!