Having only an X50, I never realized that there’s assembly to the longer Diamond/Comet antennas. As an FYI, you did exactly what I would do. Put tape or silicon at every joint. That’s the one advantageous the X50 - no joints to let water in. Nice job!
This video saved my a$$ when installing my Diamond V2000 triband (6m/2m/440) antenna, which is of a similar design. I couldn't figure out what the "Gasket Holder" (Part #16002) and the "Gasket" (Part #16004) were until I watch this video (1:12 and 2:08). I was confused because the Gasket Holder is seated over the Gasket, and doesn't move due to the tight resistance of the Gasket and the directions were sparse at best. I thought the Gasket Holder was some sort of a non-stationary stop, but I knew something was wrong after tightening the upper joint nut (part 16002) onto the lower joint and noted the Upper Element (part 16001) was loose. Once again, UA-cam to the rescue. 73, Billy
You did some great work with your install, the only thing I would have done is silicone grease on your screws and the U bolt clamps. I do like where you sealed each of the antenna sections with sealing tape. Inad a Diamond H700 with a broken sections inside the fiberglass poles after just over 2 years. When I contacted Diamond antennas no one has ever called back and no answer on any of my emails. I am very disappointed with Diamond antennas...
Thank you for sharing :-) Why the loop in the coax at the base of the antenna? I will receive my new Diamond X300A today and I am all set to install it. I looked at the Diamond website at the installation instructions. There is no mention to make the loop. If this is an upgrade, please let me know. Thanks 4 sharing, Jay N6WIP
Next time you need to change or maintenance the antenna, you will have extra coax to can pull up it, change/repair and re-install with no need to un-tie all the rest of coax installation.....
when you put roofing on your house - do you start from the top? NO - you start from the botton - and work your way up - to prevent water from getting in!
beyond the god awful and quite frankly uncessary music, this is an amazing video, what an antenna and thank you for sharing this installation with us. I am really tempted to get one, but having gone thru a X30 and X50, going to an X7000 hmmm.. looks amazing i bet the performance is as good as it looks.
You upgraded from the X510N to this? Why? Did you have any issues with the 510??? How was its performance? Any issues with water leakage, High SWR or RX/TX issues??? I'm looking at going with the X510 or the Comet GP-9 and for some reason, I'm leaning towards the X510, but I'm trying to get actual end user input, vs just manufacture's Shiny Sheet Info. Thanks for your time and this video.
Hi, at 10:32 video time, why did you put a large loop on the feed line coax, is it just a drip loop to displace water? Or is it to hold the extra cable length? Or is there some other reason, perhaps a electromagnetic reason? thanks
@@EzioBassBoost many raisons for my: 1/ If you need to do maintenance to the antenna the loop allows you to undo the grub screw and pull the antenna out of the holder tube, should be just enough slack to pull the antenna up and undo the connector without having to dismantle everything else. 2/ Loop is required that water didn’t flood feeder.
Das beste was man solchen Glasfiberantennen antun kann ist, am Schluss mit K70 Plastikspray einsprühen. Dadurch bleibt die Antenne mind. 2-3 Jahre ohne eindringen von Feuchtigkeit. Das gleiche gilt auch für andere Antennen aus Alu....Noch eine Anmerkung: Keine Blitzschutzanlage auf dem Dach! Weder für die Satschüssel, noch für diese Funkantennen! Vy 73 und 55 DO1....
I just got one to use w/ my IC9700 on 440. It's a bit early, but so far I love it. Mine's up about 30 ft, I see u're a little higher, lol! But this antenna's a real beaut!!
Next time put white tape over the black tape for the vvf visual visual Factor it'll all look better. Don't use white cable ties outside. They rot faster than the black ones.
What difference did you notice using this new antenna? I am now using a Diamond X6000 with my ICOM IC9700 and wonder whether to get the X7000 for the better gain.
@@HB9GYR hi there.ive just got this antenna but have to wait until this storm passes before I get it put up..just wondering on what power and how far have you managed to get out with this?upgrading from in attic x5000 mount to and outside x7000
If you need to do maintenance to the antenna the loop allows you to undo the grub screw and pull the antenna out of the holder tube, should be just enough slack to pull the antenna up and undo the connector without having to dismantle everything else.
He races pigeons and this is one of the hoops they have to fly through to qualify. ;) Dual purpose. Or as the saying goes, "killing two birds with one stone". Pardon the pun.
Just a tip for next time. Put an electrical tape first then the rubber tape next, this way it will be a lot easier to peel it off cleanly if need be for maitainance.
Hola,a ver si puede ayudarme tengo una discono d130 original con una tirada de cable de 65 metros ultraflex 7 ,,vivo cerca de la ciudad a unos 4 kilómetros busco una antena para recibir vhf y uhf y a poder ser aviación y pmr con mayor claridad e probado la x510 original y la tuve que cambiar por la discono de nuevo porque recibía algo mejor la discono, siendo las 2 nuevas y comprobado todo.Me gustaría cambiarla para algo mejor pero no lo tengo claro,si es por el cable que pierde demasiado al tener 65 metros muchas gracias
Hola yo pienso que el primero problema son los 65 metros, es mucho, tiene que haver mucha perdida. Lo que passa es que hablas de muchas bandas PMR (446), aviacion (mas o menos 120) VHF y UHF. Todo eso en una antenna es imposible. Lo que pienso es que por ejemplo une 510 te puede hacer mas o menos todo y pude ser mejor que la discono. Hay que probar
@@HB9GYR puse este porque otro no me entra por las tuberías del edificio pero lo extraño es que la x510 me iba peor que la discono en frecuencias 439.000
Why don't you tell what you would have done different vs " I would not have done the same if I did it"... What and Why, would be helpful. I mean you very well may have some great reasons and more knowledge on this subject or You might just be, ""That Guy""????
Sehr schönes Video hat mir gut gefallen sehr sauberer Aufbau, vorallem das mit dem Umwickeln fand ich sehr gut. Das habe ich bei meiner X6000 nicht gemacht die auf Dach ist. Was hast du für ein Antennekabel? ist das Airborne 10 ?
Sorry to give you a Thumbs down, but you TALK on the Radio for hours and you could not say a word all through the 11;27 minutes? Also, the music was totally annoying, a loop of the same annoying music! Explain what you are doing will help more understand what and why you are thinking. Also, a list of items used will also be nice, with links will be great!
Always wrap your tape from the bottom up, not the top down. Prevents water ingress.
Proper job, sir; choosing an N-type connector and fastening the radials with a ring-spanner. 👌
Having only an X50, I never realized that there’s assembly to the longer Diamond/Comet antennas. As an FYI, you did exactly what I would do. Put tape or silicon at every joint. That’s the one advantageous the X50 - no joints to let water in. Nice job!
This video saved my a$$ when installing my Diamond V2000 triband (6m/2m/440) antenna, which is of a similar design. I couldn't figure out what the "Gasket Holder" (Part #16002) and the "Gasket" (Part #16004) were until I watch this video (1:12 and 2:08). I was confused because the Gasket Holder is seated over the Gasket, and doesn't move due to the tight resistance of the Gasket and the directions were sparse at best. I thought the Gasket Holder was some sort of a non-stationary stop, but I knew something was wrong after tightening the upper joint nut (part 16002) onto the lower joint and noted the Upper Element (part 16001) was loose. Once again, UA-cam to the rescue. 73, Billy
thank you,👍
You did some great work with your install, the only thing I would have done is silicone grease on your screws and the U bolt clamps. I do like where you sealed each of the antenna sections with sealing tape. Inad a Diamond H700 with a broken sections inside the fiberglass poles after just over 2 years. When I contacted Diamond antennas no one has ever called back and no answer on any of my emails. I am very disappointed with Diamond antennas...
thanks for your good comment 👍
tape better when applied from bottom then wound up less exposed seam for water
Thank you for sharing :-)
Why the loop in the coax at the base of the antenna?
I will receive my new Diamond X300A today and I am all set to install it. I looked at the Diamond website at the installation instructions. There is no mention to make the loop. If this is an upgrade, please let me know.
Thanks 4 sharing,
Jay N6WIP
Next time you need to change or maintenance the antenna, you will have extra coax to can pull up it, change/repair and re-install with no need to un-tie all the rest of coax installation.....
You should cover the self-amalgamating tape with electrical tape such as Scotch 88 or 33 to protect it from UV.
Nice video, but I thought the X7000 was 4 sections (24')??
My uncle taught me to start wrapping tape from the bottom and go up. Water flows down and has less of a chance of ingress.
It's a good idea
Not necessary with self-amalgamating tape. It bond's chemically to form a single mass.
when you put roofing on your house - do you start from the top? NO - you start from the botton - and work your way up - to prevent water from getting in!
you are right, i made a mistake that i have since corrected
beyond the god awful and quite frankly uncessary music, this is an amazing video, what an antenna and thank you for sharing this installation with us. I am really tempted to get one, but having gone thru a X30 and X50, going to an X7000 hmmm.. looks amazing i bet the performance is as good as it looks.
Well I've ordered one now having an IC9700. Fingers crossed, thanks again for the cool video.
You upgraded from the X510N to this? Why? Did you have any issues with the 510??? How was its performance? Any issues with water leakage, High SWR or RX/TX issues???
I'm looking at going with the X510 or the Comet GP-9 and for some reason, I'm leaning towards the X510, but I'm trying to get actual end user input, vs just manufacture's Shiny Sheet Info.
Thanks for your time and this video.
no problem, I want to use the 1200mhz
Mi puoi mettere il link di questa antenna per acqusu Amazon grazie mille 🙏
Hi, at 10:32 video time, why did you put a large loop on the feed line coax, is it just a drip loop to displace water?
Or is it to hold the extra cable length?
Or is there some other reason, perhaps a electromagnetic reason? thanks
Hi, is for to slow down the lightning
@@HB9GYR hahahahahahahaha best thing i've heard all day.
@@HB9GYR masz mi odpowiedziec serio, po co robicie te loopy?
@@EzioBassBoost many raisons for my:
1/ If you need to do maintenance to the antenna the loop allows you to undo the grub screw and pull the antenna out of the holder tube, should be just enough slack to pull the antenna up and undo the connector without having to dismantle everything else.
2/ Loop is required that water didn’t flood feeder.
@@HB9GYR Jakieś powody elektromagnetyczne?
Das beste was man solchen Glasfiberantennen antun kann ist, am Schluss mit K70 Plastikspray einsprühen. Dadurch bleibt die Antenne mind. 2-3 Jahre ohne eindringen von Feuchtigkeit. Das gleiche gilt auch für andere Antennen aus Alu....Noch eine Anmerkung: Keine Blitzschutzanlage auf dem Dach! Weder für die Satschüssel, noch für diese Funkantennen! Vy 73 und 55 DO1....
Vielen Dank für die Information, ich kenne dieses Produkt nicht
¡What´s the diference betwin X510N and X7000? tks
@@henryariashj5hen322 x510 bi band, x7000 tri band
@@HB9GYR oh! thanks
I just got one to use w/ my IC9700 on 440. It's a bit early, but so far I love it. Mine's up about 30 ft, I see u're a little higher, lol! But this antenna's a real beaut!!
Next time put white tape over the black tape for the vvf visual visual Factor it'll all look better. Don't use white cable ties outside. They rot faster than the black ones.
You are right
So the minute you key up all repeaters around the world get activated? 😂😂😂 Nice Setup!
@@vicrod74 it would be a dream 😅
What a nice antenna!
Hello. Advise which is better, X510 or 7000? What is the maximum pipe diameter can be used for installation? +1
Hi Sergey, the x510 is biband 144/430 and the x7000 is triband 144/430/1200, is same performance and same diameter but shorter than 50cm
@@HB9GYR Thanks for the answer.
just a hair over 2.300 inches
@@miken6imy Thank's
Hello,what type of tape you use to seal the joins,thanks 73s
Hi, sorry for delay, I used scotch vulcanizing tape
@@HB9GYR better late than never,thank you 73s
It is compatible to Baofeng UV82 that antenna?
Yes no problem
Oh thank you for this info.
Wait i want to buy you old antenna😊73
What difference did you notice using this new antenna? I am now using a Diamond X6000 with my ICOM IC9700 and wonder whether to get the X7000 for the better gain.
Hi, the x7000 has more gain and bigger www.diamond-ant.co.jp/english/amateur/antenna/ante_2base/ante_base3.html
HB9GYR Have used this antenna for 3 years on a 25 meter tower atop a windy hilltop QTH. A phenomenal antenna. Many TNX 73 KB3H
what name of tape you use to insulated?
I used scotch vulcanizing tape 3M
nice location and view there.
Please answer, do you really feel a difference between the two? Can you help me to make a choice ?
no difference to me.
I changed to have the 23cm band
The antenna police appear at the 4:50 mark...
code 3
Are you putting the antenna on top of a commercial business. Is it yours how how does one gets permission to do that
Hi I have a 510 and thinking of replacing it with a x7000. Did you notice any better performance with the antenna on 2/70 ?
Hi Darren, same performance in 2/70, just 23cm more.
@@HB9GYR hi there.ive just got this antenna but have to wait until this storm passes before I get it put up..just wondering on what power and how far have you managed to get out with this?upgrading from in attic x5000 mount to and outside x7000
Hello, min. 3.15, what insulation model?
73 !
I used scotch vulcanizing tape
Awesome 🙂👍
What are the loops for in the cable?
If you need to do maintenance to the antenna the loop allows you to undo the grub screw and pull the antenna out of the holder tube, should be just enough slack to pull the antenna up and undo the connector without having to dismantle everything else.
@@2e0txe Yes is correct
He races pigeons and this is one of the hoops they have to fly through to qualify. ;) Dual purpose. Or as the saying goes, "killing two birds with one stone". Pardon the pun.
They are a form of lighting protection
Just want to say I’m jealous of your aerials and your views, I think I would sit on the roof with a handheld and a beer on a good day. 73s. ZL1PDM
Hi Peter, I would like to have a more antenna ;-) 73s
Why put electrical tape?
for humidity
@@swiss_moteros isn't a weather sealed?
@Video To Watch really it's perfect
Hi
Help, please, I need to know the order and how the elements of a x 500 go.
xe1hhm
www.diamondantenna.net/pdfdocs/X510instructions.pdf
I have the Diamond X700H,
But I didn't know that there is another model called X7000 ! 🤔
Hassan Alnajjar - A65AP Yes, X7000 is triband antenna 144/430/1200 is best antenna
@@HB9GYR thanks for the info brother 👍 73 A65AP
@@HB9GYR where u can buy this antenna
@@kristineelainecoton5380 I bought it at www.wimo.com
Just a tip for next time. Put an electrical tape first then the rubber tape next, this way it will be a lot easier to peel it off cleanly if need be for maitainance.
would you like to sale late antena ?
Hola,a ver si puede ayudarme tengo una discono d130 original con una tirada de cable de 65 metros ultraflex 7 ,,vivo cerca de la ciudad a unos 4 kilómetros busco una antena para recibir vhf y uhf y a poder ser aviación y pmr con mayor claridad e probado la x510 original y la tuve que cambiar por la discono de nuevo porque recibía algo mejor la discono, siendo las 2 nuevas y comprobado todo.Me gustaría cambiarla para algo mejor pero no lo tengo claro,si es por el cable que pierde demasiado al tener 65 metros muchas gracias
Hola yo pienso que el primero problema son los 65 metros, es mucho, tiene que haver mucha perdida. Lo que passa es que hablas de muchas bandas PMR (446), aviacion (mas o menos 120) VHF y UHF. Todo eso en una antenna es imposible. Lo que pienso es que por ejemplo une 510 te puede hacer mas o menos todo y pude ser mejor que la discono. Hay que probar
@@HB9GYR e probado con la x510 y me dio peor resultado con diferencia por eso mi duda y mi pregunta
@@miketison4449 De acuerdo, tal vez poner un cable coaxial de baja pérdida, pero más caro es la mejor solución.
como por ejemplo un Echoflex 15 plus
@@HB9GYR puse este porque otro no me entra por las tuberías del edificio pero lo extraño es que la x510 me iba peor que la discono en frecuencias 439.000
@@miketison4449 Seria posible que la 510 esté defectuosa ?
👏👏👏👏👏
I wouldn't do the same if the antennas were mine but thank you very much for filming and sharing!
Why don't you tell what you would have done different vs " I would not have done the same if I did it"...
What and Why, would be helpful. I mean you very well may have some great reasons and more knowledge on this subject or You might just be, ""That Guy""????
@@invisalinkaccounts2740 I agree, what a waist of a comment he had. Tell us why.
А что за кабель?
Ecoflex-15 Plus
Sehr schönes Video hat mir gut gefallen sehr sauberer Aufbau, vorallem das mit dem Umwickeln fand ich sehr gut. Das habe ich bei meiner X6000 nicht gemacht die auf Dach ist. Was hast du für ein Antennekabel? ist das Airborne 10 ?
Hi, I use Ecoflex-15Plus
very good work
Great video
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💎
Just had to mute the totally unnecessary and distracting “music😬” otherwise …. An interesting video …
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💎
thank you from korea ham HL5JHU ^^^^__
Respect...
На что способна антенна DIAMOND X7000
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whaaouuu it's crazy
Sorry to give you a Thumbs down, but you TALK on the Radio for hours and you could not say a word all through the 11;27 minutes? Also, the music was totally annoying, a loop of the same annoying music! Explain what you are doing will help more understand what and why you are thinking. Also, a list of items used will also be nice, with links will be great!
Kill the Music and speak...The Tape is Absolutely unnecessary.
I agree the music is horrible but the tape can’t hurt.
guy prob doesn't speak English. The vulcanizing tape is great to help prevent water ingress. Id prob do the same thing.
WOOONG!!! THE ANTENNE ELEMENTS
A I N T PHASED CORREKT !!
AND YOU FILM """ LEFTHAND WORK"""
SERIUSLY... "" WE KNOW BETTER IN DENMARK
What is wrong with the element phasing on this antenna?
WELL 1 LAYER TAPE STARTS FROM
BUTTOM !!!!
2 LAYER TAPE START IN TOP STOP
IN TOP .. THEN TAPE IS WATRE REPELLENT