Spiderbeam's Light 7m Antenna Mast Review.
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- Опубліковано 5 лис 2024
- Just like its big brother the Spiderbeam 12m mast, which I have been using for years and almost every time I operate portable, the much lighter and shorter (collapsed) 7m model does not disappoint. There is a 10m model also. Those two are perfect for traveling, much stronger than a fishing pole while still quite affordable. Thumbs up from me!
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I appreciate what you do. Thank you very much!
PRICE CORRECTION: They cost 49 and 59 Euros in Germany, and $69 and $79 in the states.
EXCELLENT Video, Gil. Well done. Thank you.
73 - Rick, DJ0IP
I am using the 10 m Spiderbeam - it fits perfectly into my huge suitecase of 85 cm hight. 😊
Two things.
1. UA-cam isn't notifiying me when you put out a new video, seems like I've missed a LOT of your videos - this bothers me, since I really enjoy your videos.
2. THANKS for doing this review, I'd been considering buying a fishing pole, however, not any longer, looks like it will be a Spiderbeam for me now.
Hi, did you check the bell?
@@RadioPrepper Yes I did, I just tried unchecking it and rechecking it, so maybe that will fix it. I've heard from other UA-camrs that they are seeing the same sort of thing.
My meager revenues were halved...
Nice review and video of it in the field Gil 👍👏👏
Another great video, Gil, keep them coming, love to watch them👍😁
Editing another one right now ;-)
@@RadioPrepper As a complete novice to soldering, would the QRP Guys antenna be worth having a go at, Gil...I guess if I make a complete hash of it, they are cheap enough to drop in the bin and buy another😊
Definitely. Watch a couple tutorials on UA-cam and you should do fine! Don't use lead-free solder!
I am a true Yankee... LOL and I still get a kick out of hearing foreign stations (yours for example) giving reports in French. LOL 73 de KQ2E
Greetings from Lake of Constance ! I use a 12m glas fibre mast also. Lenth makes sense, as the feeding point of let's say a half wave, end fed antenna for 10m band = 5,3m vertical beam , needs to be a quarter wave lenth above ground plus some reserve for fixing the antenna at the top. In total approx. 9m required out of ( theoretically) 12m mast length. Note, the top segment is missing rigidity because of small diameter.
Conclusion: anything shorter than 12 mast is not satisfactory.
73 from HB213/ Switzerland
Your conclusion is misleading. It all depends on what antenna one wishes to use. It sounds to me like you are building too heavy antennas for use with Spiderpoles. I hang a 6-Band dipole on my 12m pole at 11m height. See: www.dj0ip.de/wrtc-2018/my-wrtc-2018/
Merci beaucoup. C'était précisément l'information que je cherchais !
73 de K7AEL
You keep spending my money. I seem to have a MAS problem (Mast Acquisition Syndrome) and missed this one, I have the SOTABeams Carbon6 that lives in my backpack because it fits in my backpack, but it bends so much. I can strap this 7m mast to the other side of my backpack, I just made a sheath for my CHA MilWhips and spike (V1, I’ve had it for years and rediscovered it this year).
W1ND
Yep, much more practical than the 12m one...
@@RadioPrepper I’ve already ordered it. I’m thinking it will easily be 2m higher than the Carbon6. Thanks !
Thank you again for all your work for this community, and thank you for the STL file.
Stay positive, Stay healthy - best 73 - LB6CI
Great looking mast. Still way to expensive for me. You can get 9m fishing pole for ~20€. Which makes ~8.2m mast (without top section). Granted not as portable since it's typically 114cm collapsed. But it's still the best option for people on a budget. There's one caviat though. You do need to pay atention to "casting weight" when buying one. And compare it to weight of the cable you intend to use. My personal rule of thumb is that the weight of a cable should not exceed 2x max casting weight. So for example typical H05V-K 0.5mm2 weighs 8g per meter. So for 20m of it, we need fishing pole with minimum casting weight of 80g. In that case there's very little chance it'll break provided the pole itself is not mechanically damaged.
Interesting tidbit, thanks!
Just need someone to stock in the UK, the 10m is not available until mid August. I have the 7m which is fantastic but a little too short for my requirements.
Nevada is stocking all of the Spiderpoles. However, I don't know if they currently have these in stock, or not. Corona has messed up the supply chain considerably.
@@richardwesterman5773 I'm aware that they are a stockist but didn't have any available until a couple of weeks ago. At the time of my enquiry they were quoting mid August but it looks like someone pulled there finger out. Anyway I have 2 x 10m mini masts now & Im more than pleased with there strength & size. 👍
Your antenna masts living in your car? I don't think so! You have reported previously that automobiles in your parking area at your home/apartment have been burglarized. I own the 12 meter Spiderbeam and I really like it even though it is heavy and difficult to handle if you don't treat it respectfully. Great mast though. I would hate to lose it or the 7 meter mast that you now have me interested in buying. The pandemic, God willing, is subsiding and daddy wants to go outside and play radio. Great review. 73 de AE5ZX
They stole my camping chair, left the mast and CB radio/antenna untouched...
@@RadioPrepper Those ne'er-do-wells obviously don't know where true value is found. 😊 Oh BTW, I see that you have your Minion back from repair. Works well now, I hope.
It does, well with some antennas, poorly on others... More to come...
Merci beaucoup pour le vidéo. C’est une bonne idée, merci de LA1MSA.
Comments help the algorithm, can you recommend non-telescoping fiberglass poles? I'm looking for NVIS setups.
Look at the surplus Clansman military poles...
For a moment, the French took me back to holidays in the south of France and good times. What size is base of mast pls? Au revoir
Good morning, I am contemplating buying 10m fiberglass spiderbeam pole with the eyelit at the top portion. Do you think I could hang a Chameleon LEFS EFHW from the top, would it support it in a sloper configuration?
I believe it would. Spiderbeams are pretty stiff..
@@RadioPrepper Thank you!
Gil, do you think the mast would hold up well using it in a permanent situation ?
Yes. In that case I would epoxy the joints after a little sanding and acetone wipe.
Hello Gil... the 10 metre pole is about twice the weight of the 7 meter pole (approx 2kg vs 1kg). If I need say only 8 metres, is it possible to remove sections easily from a 10 metre pole? Thus saving weight. As you say... collapsible length and price are not an issue. Thanks for the videos be the way! 73 Paulo, F5VMJ
Hi, yes you can.
Nice mast. Love your channel what do you use for power?
Often three 18650 cells or four LifePO4.
Very cool!
Gil, should I use a common mode choke for 2m and 70cm? If so, how to make one? They don't seem to be widely sold. Thanks!
Hello, not unless you notice common-mode currents problems. I have never used or needed one on VHF/UHF.
Do the sections twist lock as you xtend them
Nice setup very portable
No, friction only, sufficient for 7m, even for my 12m mast
Who manufactures the orange QRP Radio used in this video? Merci.
Midway Electronics.
@@RadioPrepper Merci. Which model? Did you build your radio from a kit or did you purchase your radio as a completed unit?
@Aduhwan it is a kit only, ME-30. Before, it was called the SW+ 20, 30 or 40m, designed by Dave Benson, now retired.
@@gilgsn Okay. Is it still possible to purchase this kit? If so, where might I find it? In your opinion, what level of experience would someone need to build one of these kits? (I have some kit building experience and I am considering the idea of building one of these QRP radio kits)
@@Aduhwan I already answered, and it is fairly simple.
Thanks for the review Gil, I have the 12 m version and like you have it in my vehicle, wouldn't be without it... I think after watching your video I just might pull the trigger on the 7m version.. Tell me do you have a 3d cap file for the 12m version as well? Thanks again.. ZL1MY
Yes, under the same user on Thingiverse..
Has the cow problem with the minion been fixed?
Yes, though the buttons do not respond as well anymore.. I might havevto change them...
Nice......
Bonjour TOUT le monde!!!!
Je confirlme les dires de GIL !!!!!!! pour l'avoir essayé samedi dernier avec lui sur le plateau de Calernes !!!!! 73's+++ Marc F4TXR
Pricing in US is a bit more
Bonjour! Un peu “offtopic”, je m’excuse. Je cherche un liste de repeaters en France, pour mes vacances en le sud-Est/Alpes (Veynes/Gap) Est-ce qu’il y a un lien d’internet? Je suis Hollandais ,-)
Looking for a repeater list with French repeaters for my holidays. Anybody knows a good working internet link? I’m Dutch.
Thanks, merci 🙏🏼 73’s! PD0WVS
Bonjour, réponse tardive désolé: La page web du club radio de Nice ou Antibes.
*cw
....I wish I could speak French.
Long ago I could not speak English... No need to wish what you could do...
Great video gil. I always look forward to your videos, keep up the good work. Have a god one! VY2KW
Thank you!
Exactly the video I was looking for, and you gave me a good idea for the top of this pole : actually I may have a marker that fits on the top, I'll just have to drill a hole (I don't have a 3D printer). Thanks Gil! 73 de ha7wx / va3kwx chris
🎖🏆 Great content Gil.. 🖐🏼 🎙73's kd9oam