Really interesting, I was doing something very similar last week Steve Ellington did some very interesting tests on EFHW also. Tests seem to indicate the nearer the matching unit to the ground tuning is effected by capacitance. Tests has also been done a 8 feet above the ground and does seem to improve things, but for me is impractical out in the field. That’s what’s so great about our hobby - every day is a learning day. Thanks for posting 73 de M0AZE Mike
There is another mod you can do and It's to remove the wire It comes with it and replace it with a half wave length of wire for band you work the most, doing so you will get rid of the coil and gets even lighter.
David, for this video, the match box is only about 4 feet off the ground. I really could have it lower and it would work well. Your right, this antenna likes the match box to be near the ground with the end of the radiator up higher.
Interesting thought, I may try that. I would suspect it is low grade carbon and might not be very good. It is worth a test. Thank you for a great idea. 73
Really interesting, I was doing something very similar last week Steve Ellington did some very interesting tests on EFHW also. Tests seem to indicate the nearer the matching unit to the ground tuning is effected by capacitance. Tests has also been done a 8 feet above the ground and does seem to improve things, but for me is impractical out in the field. That’s what’s so great about our hobby - every day is a learning day. Thanks for posting 73 de M0AZE Mike
Your right Mike. Learning is a very fun part of the hobby. Keep testing that gear . 73 K7SW
Love the videos, keep them coming. I really appreciate good audio and Video 👌🏻. 73 de ZS6SI
Thank you Janre, I appreciate that . 73 K7SW
Excellent everything.
Thank you
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Guenter, thanks man 😊
There is another mod you can do and It's to remove the wire It comes with it and replace it with a half wave length of wire for band you work the most, doing so you will get rid of the coil and gets even lighter.
That is a great idea, i will try it. thank you.
Whynput the match box up and not the other end? That would cut the amount of coax that you need in half and make mounting a whole lot easier.
David, for this video, the match box is only about 4 feet off the ground. I really could have it lower and it would work well.
Your right, this antenna likes the match box to be near the ground with the end of the radiator up higher.
Does tieing some loops of string count as a "modification"? 🤔
I did shave some plastic off of the match box, you do have a good point though. Thank s David
Carbon fiber is conductive. Could you have used the rod itself as the antenna element, and if so, what would be required?
Interesting thought, I may try that. I would suspect it is low grade carbon and might not be very good. It is worth a test. Thank you for a great idea. 73
@@hamradiowithkevin Looking forward to the experiment 😊
Hi, where do you find the stake that accommodates the pole and supports it in the ground? Thanks in advance.
Any store that sells gardening items. Amazon, Lowes, Home depot, etc.
Absolutely, lowes or home depot and even on Amazon. Thanks for watching
@@hamradiowithkevin What is it actually called? I frankly don't know what to google lol. Thanks!
No problem, I also added it to the description. Here it is, thanks for asking. 🔹16inch Landscape Stake geni.us/0AKT
Your SWR probably would have gotten lower had you gotten the far end of the antenna higher in the air.
Please don’t call that pink string Para Cord. I’ve never seen a chute with pink string running up to the canopy.
Larry, the pink stuff is Nano cord. Good catch, thanks.