HyEndFed Field Day 80m-10m Antenna - Full Field Test
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- I finally get the chance to use the HyEndFed Field Day antenna in one of its preferred configurations. Join me to see how it performs during a Ham Radio HF Portable camping weekend.
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These presentations are clearly stated, informative and enjoyable. Excellent job.
Wow Once Again another great Video Tracy. Tha ks and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!! Definitely that HyEndFed is a Keeper.
Thank you, George!
Great video. What amazes me the most is your going to an isolated area and not worrying about your safety. Aren’t you concerned about predatory people like serial killers. I was born and raised in the inner city so am use to being aware of those around me, even if I don’t see them.
Thank you! Safety is a concern, but I am more concerned about injuring myself than threats from other people. I live in a safe part of the world, mercifully.
Hi Tracy, good and concise review. I am getting very nice results from my HyEndFed Extra Short model. It’s only 53’ , string between my second-story balcony and a nearby tree. I was really surprised to work many stations on 80m with my 6w FT-818 during the same contest.
The Sotabeam mic compressor is also a very useful accessory for the Ft-817/818 series.
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the tip on the SOTAbeams compressor!
@@OutdoorsOnTheAir I found the compressor to be of mediocre worth. If you ever get one id like to hear your results.
Thanks Tracy for this video. You have a very distinctive style and have skill in evaluating your amateur radio operations. very enjoyable.
Thank you very much!
I’d like to see the practicals of your tent and station setup. Thanks!
That's an idea for a future video, thank you!
Thank you for disclosing (although it was at the very end of the video) that you were compensated by the manufacturer for this video review.
Just to be very clear, no money changed hands. They sent me the antenna to use.
Wanted to order one of these antennas today. Shocked to see that Hyend discontinued making portable antennas indefinitely on Oct 2nd 2020.
Thank you for this information. I'm disappointed too.
It seems like they are selliing them once again!
Question on Line Isolator. You say it goes at .05 lambda... For 80m that would be 4 meters which is 13 feet buy you state "Just over 6 feet" Looks to me like you are off by 7 feet. The antenna is wonderful but this choke theory isn't computing.
Hi Steve, thank you for your comment. Feedback like yours helps me keep the quality of content on my channel as high as possible. I made an error in regard to the stated measurement and have removed that part of the video. 73 from Tracy VE3TWM.
I bought the 5 band version from Hyendfed after seeing this Tracy. It arrived today and looks very well made indeed. I’ll be putting it up soon.👍☘️
You are going to really like that antenna!
...wow.....i was really surprised how easy you made one contact after the other during the contest with just 5 watts. This antenna works phantastic. Tnx for this presentation video....fine job. 73 Mike DO1MDE
Thank you, Mike! 73 from VE3TWM.
I LOVE your excitement about getting outdoors and on the air. There are other good antennas of similar size and performance, as well. I suggest hams looking to purchase a portable antenna consider several options.
Thank you for your comment, David. Options are good!
Excellent video, the line isolator/counterpoise information is very helpful. Your field day looked to be a great success and thanks again for the great video tutorials.
Thank you very much! I'm glad you found the information helpful.
Very clear information on this antenna. Thank you again for the great video!
Thank you, Brian!
Can a Technician class talk SSB on 80 meters? Enjoyed yer contacts using only 5 watts. I think I'm gonna like mobile or portable contacts using QRP.
I don't believe so, but I'm in Canada and we have different license classes. Check out the ARRL web site for more information.
Excellent review, thanks for sharing. I have a Cameleon Antenna, which includes both a whip and a 10-80 wire. I've used it with good success with both the whip and wire. Like the HyEndFed you reviewed here, the wire works very well as a sloper, an inverted V and an inverted L. I'm looking forward to trying it as a verticle once I have a tall enough mast.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Happy to see a fellow Ontarian out in the woods making contacts - looks fun!
I'd like to try something like with a solar charging station.
Perhaps a video about your electrical power system while on the move keeping things light vs portable station?
Thank you for your comment! To this point, I've only used SLA batteries in the field. They're much heavier than some of the newer alternatives, but SLAs are relatively inexpensive and I have several of them. I've thought about going LiPO and solar, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I appreciate the suggestion about a future video and will consider it.
Another great video Tracy!! That antenna seems like that would be a good one for anyone running portable and wanting to cover all bands without the need for a tuner. I may check into one of those, but at this stage of the game I am more into building my own antennas. As I mentioned in an email to you I have built my own clone of the Wolf River Coil. I have already made some contacts with it in the backyard, but I am looking forward to taking it out on a POTA activation and see how it does. I guess you can call me a cheap ham radio operator. But, the one thing about this hobby is being able to build, we have kind of lost a lot of that since now there is no Heathkit around anymore. Everything is plug and play. That is why I like the QRP-Labs QCX radios, you build it and then you operate it. Now the uBitx is fun, but most of that radio is already pre-assembled but with the QCX you are building a complete CW rig, the only thing that comes already on the circuit board is one SMD component. But that is what the hobby is suppose to be about, building radios, building antennas and seeing how they perform. Thanks for sharing your review of the antenna and I will look into them for sure. 73 and Happy New Year. Juddie WD8WV
Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Juddie! I love the way you think. 73 from VE3TWM.
Thank you for your detailed analysis of the antenna. What makes it a good antenna for portable is the water protection. Too many times i operate its raining portable.
I feel your pain, my friend...it seems every time I go camping it rains.
very clear and straight informations about this antenne. Thank you for that. I'm gonna order this antenna from Ron...
Thank you for your comment, Jens! You're going to like the antenna, it's a performer. Say hi to Ron for me.
Great antenna makers -- ive used the 40 20 10 on many occasions and have featured it too. Nice video 73
Thank you for your comment, Tim. I hope people reading this comment will check out your UA-cam channel. You've done some interesting stuff!
Another great video ,thanks Tracy. 73 de Dirk PA1BD
Thank you, Dirk! 73 from VE3TWM.
Another great video! Thanks for your efforts. 73
Thank you! 73 from VE3TWM.
I own three HYENDFEDs and use the multi-band 200w for my home station. Their QRP antennas are outstanding, but my current one goes only to 40 meters. This new one has my interest. How do you find the weight of this new antenna? Any issues for backpacking?
Given it's size, the weight is not an issue for me when backpacking. The bigger concern for me is finding a place in the woods to erect a 130 foot wire.
@@OutdoorsOnTheAir I understand that. Trying to find a clear 130ft shot can be challenge in the woods. Sometimes I have no choice but to go vertical.
Very interesting info...
Looks like a great antenna. Sounds like it was raining....geeeez, does it always rain there, Teacey ? Hi hi...
It only rains when I am out camping 😂 or so it seems!
Another awesome video Tracy, thanks! What is your tent and table setup? Would be interested in knowing a little bit about the camping gear that supports your radio efforts in the field. Is this your "go to" antenna for a camping weekend now? For a typical weekend outing, how long do you give yourself to setup your station and how has the deployment time affected the decisions for what equipment you take and how to configure everything? Rapid deploy vs. equipment weight vs. station performance etc. These are some of the considerations I struggle with when planning an outing. So I end up asking myself, am I camping or am I "radio'ing". The answer then usually dictates what camping gear and what radio gear I bring - but now I am searching for that best-of-both-worlds solution. What are your thoughts on this?
Hi Lambert, you've given me an idea for a future video. These are very good questions and a lot hinges on how much comfort you want to be in while out in the field. I imagine everyone has a different take on this, but I err on the side of comfort. The way I think, what is the point of quick setup and tear down if I am not enjoying the radio operating experience? And nothing will kill the buzz faster than being uncomfortable.
Then there is the antenna work. There don't seem to be a lot of shortcuts (i.e. small antennas that can be installed in a few minutes) that pay dividends. I hope this helps, but look for a future video breaking this all down.
@@OutdoorsOnTheAir Yes, I'll be looking out for the next video! Many of the videos I watch of folks operating from their campsite understandably leave out the tedious setup and all we are left with is a video of an awesome camp station with wonderful contacts...but we never appreciate what went into it before they hit the "record" button. On the other hand, many camping gear review videos I watch drag me painstakingly through every knot tied and stake-down of their tent when I really want them to fast forward to them using that tent, stove or table and telling me about it how they like it and how it compares to others etc. I love your channel because of your thoroughness, competency and easy manner, which makes it enjoyable to take in your content. And your overall production values are mostly spot-on (sound, lighting, edits). I am very aware that there is a lot going on behind the scenes (post editing and subject-matter writing) and I can tell that you use the "keep it simple" approach and I very much appreciate that. Anyway, love your stuff. Keep it coming and THANK YOU!
Another great video. Thanks Tracy
Thank you, Bruno!
I enjoy Ron's antennas also and never knew about the line isolator add-on. Also do you have a link for the portable line isolator ? Thanks
Thank you for mentioning this. I've added the link to the video description above.
I am looking forward to the in line insulator very confusing this notion and also the famous counterpoise length. VA2SOB - Claude
Thanks for another great video
Thank you!
Excellent presentation, thanks. 👍
Thank you!
IT's fairly easy to make your very own version (better) of this antenna (more power handling, more options, less cost). Just three weeks ago, N4LQ, Steve Ellington posted a great (hour long) presentation explaining the concepts and tradeoffs of most common multi-band antennas know by amateurs-with great emphasis on the End Fed Half Wave and all the aspects and updates to previous designs: ua-cam.com/video/BpdpkUEW39o/v-deo.html Steve has been working with the current state-of-ham-art development of this antenna for the last few years. He has a dozen or more videos explaining various tweaks and concepts for those of us so amateur as to make our own. I've made 3 transformer and LOVE my multiband, high-efficiency antenna. It covers 6-80 including 75 as I have it installed (with 75m tweak). Six meters was a pleasant surprise that may not show up in most installations. I do not have the 10 compensation coil installed but can work 10 no problems. There have been design tweaks since I made the transformer on that one. IF you extend the wire to 270' for 160, you'll then get 60m as well. but most bands above 40m won't be tunable. The 160 transformer is made just a little differently as well. So this is for the DIY guys, as hams used to mostly be. 73 de W1ADE.
Thank you for your interesting comment and for sharing your experience, Wade. 73 from VE3TWM.
Glad you are back. 73-VA2SOB claude
Merci, Claude! 73 from Tracy VE3TWM.
Great antenna. Is it a 1:49 baloon in this? Like the "My Antenna"-Conseps? They look almost the same? (The best from LB1NH Arild in Oslo Norway. (Love Your videos by the way!)
I could be wrong, but I think it's a 9:1 balun.
Very good video.! Clear presentation of your antenna and its effect on your QSO ops. I like your camping videos with QSO ops. 73 de AE5ZX
Thank you! 73 from VE3TWM.
Great presentation.
Thank you!
Awesome!!!
Thank you!
GREAT LOOK ANTENNA..WANT IT..
Nice video here. He did a great job putting this together. I’m doing a week long show of field day prep all my channel and would love to use this. I will link your channel in the description section of my video.
My channel is devoted to encouraging people to join ham radio as well as those in it to find different products that could help them be more efficient. With field day coming up, this video would be a nice one to show.
Thank you sincerely for a great video here. Keep up the good work!
Larry
de K7HN
Thank you, Larry. I hope people reading this check out your nice UA-cam channel ⭐
Good review .
Thank you!
Very good and useful..
Thank you!
hy what about 180 and 22 km the 22km band newer herd of enybody working antenna too big?
That WOULD be a challenge!
I noticed that HyEndFed does not offer portable antennas anymore. Do you know if they are going to offer this antenna in the future?
I've spoken with Ron at HyEndCompany. For now, the portable antennas are not being produced. Thankfully, their base antennas work absolutely fine in the field, they are just a bit larger. I've done it many times 👍
@@OutdoorsOnTheAir I agree, for portable, I have used their full size multiband. They are a little big for sota work though. Their lightweight QRP antenna is very hard to beat for backpacking. Sad to see them not making them any more.
Thank you very much for this interesting video.👍
73 de Roman, HB9XBK
Thank you, Roman! 73 from VE3TWM.
what type of wire is the antenna made of?
The wire is CU hard copper with 40 kg breaking force and a polycarbonate insulator.
Is this antenne from a Narco-state?
Unless you consider the Netherlands a narco-state, then no.
This I would do. I know learning curve.
Leaning on what I don't have. I sound like a newbie,
PTSD from Vietnam can I say scary things
73 KQ4CD
Thank you for your comment, Paul. Take care and 73 my friend.
wouldn't it just be easier to call a random phone booth in another country?
Phone booths are so 1990's.
TA3SUB 73
73 from VE3TWM.