POTA with a Rybakov - and a lot of intentional QRM

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @PatFortino
    @PatFortino 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for Rybakov review. Glad to hear it works well.

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  4 місяці тому

      Thanks! A Rybakov is a great antenna. There is another Rybakov video coming on Sunday, where I take a look at a way more compact Rybakov design, so you can look forward to that.

  • @MM0OPXFieldRadio
    @MM0OPXFieldRadio Рік тому +3

    Great effort Morten and well done for persevering through the the idiots .

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Colin. There seems to be an inflation in lids unfortunately.

  • @K3JRZOnTheAir
    @K3JRZOnTheAir Рік тому +3

    Two thumbs up for the "future you" clip. Dang QRMers! ARGH! 73!

  • @madmoe1
    @madmoe1 Рік тому +3

    I’ve been dealing with a lot of QRM at my POTA activations. It’s quite disappointing.

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      It won’t go away though, so I guess we have to live with it.

  • @MikeN2MAK
    @MikeN2MAK Рік тому +2

    Good stuff, Morten. I've used the Rybakov a few times after learning about it from Walt & Tim. While it worked out well for me (QRP and QRO), what surprised me is that it really seemed to do exceptionally well on 15m and 17m. I've been able to make contacts on 10-12m, but not as easily--that could also be band conditions and timing though. Anyway, I'm glad to see it worked out well for you. It's a nice multi-band antenna option for portable ops. 73

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely a descent antenna. It might not replace my EFHW, but it’s a great supplement.

  • @K6WRF
    @K6WRF Рік тому +3

    Love this video .. great shoutout to the A**Hole QRMers at 11:02 - 11:41 Had me laughing .. NAILED IT :D -Steven K6WRF 73

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      I’ve shown a couple of those QRMers in my latest videos, and there are more coming. If you intentionally make QRM or don’t listen before you key up you deserve to get shown.

  • @garyh8315
    @garyh8315 Рік тому +1

    A great vid Morten. I have used the same unun and found it really good. I have used a good amount of radials though. Keep on the good work, stuff the QRM...

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      Thanks! The unun is actually really good, except for it not being weather sealed. I have some plans on testing it out for a loop antenna, so make sure you keep watching!

    • @garyh8315
      @garyh8315 Рік тому

      @@LB0FI Yes, I have used quite a bit of insulating tape to assist with weather proofing. I have subscribed and will go through the library. 73

  • @AH6UN_OE4JHW
    @AH6UN_OE4JHW Рік тому +3

    When I activated HA-0006 last week somebody set a carrier on my frequenzy. What he didn't realize: I kicked the automatic notch filter in which of course canceled out the carrier as well as 90% of the band noise :-) So I was able to copy all the week signals from the US which I probably wouldn't have heard otherwise ✌
    A good example of turning something bad into something good 🙂
    73 de Juergen OE4JHW / AH6UN

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      Oh absolutely. I should really work on learning how to use filters properly. And it's not that the concept is foreign to me either, I use the same principles on the audio console at work, just AF instead of RF.

  • @timg5tm941
    @timg5tm941 Рік тому +1

    Well done Morten!!

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      Thanks Tim!

  • @stianstorengen9579
    @stianstorengen9579 Рік тому +1

    2:20 "Someone" offered me an apprenticeship once at his job so I could learn how to wind cables 🤣

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      There is a big difference between XLR cables and coiling eight Sotabeams wires at once.

  • @kennethblackwell1137
    @kennethblackwell1137 Рік тому +1

    Great POTA Fun......😀😀😀😀

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      POTA is almost always fun!

  • @DK5ONV
    @DK5ONV Рік тому +3

    Assholes never die, Morten. That's unfortunately the Way it is. You did a great Job no matter what. Happy Tuesday Evening & 73 de Uncle Guenter 💯👍🙋‍♂

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      They might not die, but at least I can put a little bit of shame on the people who disturb QSOs. There's more to come in my next POTA video 😂

  • @COASTALWAVESWIRES
    @COASTALWAVESWIRES Рік тому

    Great video my friend!!!

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Walt! And thanks for inspiring me to give the Rybakov another shot.

  • @on4mgy_radioamateur
    @on4mgy_radioamateur Рік тому +3

    It's really time I build and test a Rybakov myself. Seems to work pretty ok on the higher HF bands. 73 de ON4MGY Nic

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому +2

      I was really a bit of a sceptic, but the antenna actually works pretty well.

  • @fernandoares8297
    @fernandoares8297 Рік тому +1

    Morten, best think is to ignore the qrm!

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      It probably is, but I am not that kind of person 😂

  • @pietrogazzera5733
    @pietrogazzera5733 Рік тому

    Very good video. Rybakov antenna Is my First antenna due to lack of space on my roof and It got me lot of contacts around the world. 73 de IU0EUI.

  • @fernandoares8297
    @fernandoares8297 Рік тому +1

    Morten did you check the swr? Thanks for showing us the antenna

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      I probably did, but it's been a while since I used the Rybakov now so I don't remember. I should probably revisit it during the summer.

  • @tlebryk
    @tlebryk Рік тому

    Can you try a Rybakov using an aluminum window screen ground-plane to see if it works better?? 3 foot x 4 foot flat on the ground connected with one alligator clip.

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      Window screens are not common here, and if I could fine some it would be too expensive for an experiment. I have no doubt that it would work though, but I can’t see how this would be easier than the radial net I use in this video.

  • @larspregge6420
    @larspregge6420 Рік тому +1

    What bags you are using? This bags in the background.

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      The green pouches? Cheap MOLLE-pouches from Ebay. There will be a video on those and the contents coming next week.

    • @larspregge6420
      @larspregge6420 Рік тому

      @@LB0FI Thanks. I like this bags, but i didn't find the right size for my gear. Too small, othher too big, the next too expensive.

  • @M0RSF
    @M0RSF Рік тому +1

    Good video Morten and another interesting location. Ignore the idiots and keep doing what your doing. 73 Chris M0RSF

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому

      I mostly ignore them, but patience is not one of my best abilities.

  • @radioactive8245
    @radioactive8245 Рік тому

    I though the Rybakov was a 9 to 1 unun with a 1 to 1 choke ?

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому +1

      Nope, 4:1 for the Rybakov.

  • @radioamateur101
    @radioamateur101 Рік тому +1

    Vy 73 grom Poland

  • @LB4FH
    @LB4FH Рік тому +1

    Nice video as always, from a great location 😉
    Sadly they don't really care

    • @LB0FI
      @LB0FI  Рік тому +1

      I know that they don’t care, but it’s worth saying anyway.

    • @LB4FH
      @LB4FH Рік тому

      @@LB0FI absolutely