I've had my ATAS120 just about as long as you, I think people poo-poo the antenna because it is small, for several years it could only be used with two rigs, the 857 and 897 and it isn't made in the USA. My biggest thrill with this antenna was to bust a pile-up with a VK station from Victoria, BC. I'll have to admit that it was a happy accident though, sure wasn't superior operating skill. My other thrill was I had my kids in the car, we were at the pear of the Malahat pass on Vancouver Island, we worked Italy. Any mobile HF antenna is a compromise no matter how big it is, where it is made or how much it cost. Poo-pooers of this little giant should consider that none of the equipment we enjoy today would be here if there weren't for the early amateurs all over the world who have experimented, not for personal gain, but for personal curiosity and to discuss/share what they learned with anyone interested enough to ask and listen.
Thanks for sharing that! I recently removed my roof rack to investigate some tree damage. I'll be without a rack for a bit and may move my ATAS to my rooftop NMO mount. I'll be able to do some direct testing against my Scorpion. Stay tuned!
Outstanding, my friend! I enjoyed listening to you explain the purpose of each antenna, why, and how you have them all mounted. Though I know nothing of all the frequencies and bands, it was cool to hear you explain the purposes. The bonus is that they're on a cool for which we both have a passion.
Unfortunately, I won't be driving the full setup to MD on the 29th. I considered bringing a smaller Yagi setup that's not yet built or featured here. But I don't know that Yagis are practical for POTA on 6/2m. So, I was considering just the loops. What do you think?
Hopefully 🤞 I can get to meet you berryville VA I have some family members that live in Virginia and it’s only 3hours from me. I’ll talk to my folks about it. 😊😊😊
Hi 👋 there Scott. It was very nice meeting you in Berryville Ham radio festival. I was the one who wanted to try to get the same set up for my grandpops car. I was wondering if you would be able to help me by the same Tower set up, you have on top of your car? If you can contact the person you bought it from and ask them if they can make another one for me If you can get a price on it for me, that would be great. Thanks.
I bought my parts from DXE and had a local friend do some cutting and welding. It will be cheaper for you to do the same. See my article at ke4wmf.com/2023/08/12/improving-the-micro-tower/ for details. Take Care! -Scott
I use a DC-DC converter to run the gear and charge a 1280 watt-hour LiFePo4 battery. See my playlist at ua-cam.com/play/PL-eEOW1YZ1aXvnsxkGjt1OL-CPOktAGmX.html for more. Thanks for visiting!
What is the mileage on your GTI? It's got to be up there with some of the higher mileage Mk7 GTI's. Do you have any other cars or just the GTI. Very interesting set up, it's cool to see people make the most of their cars and purpose build them in unique ways!
I'm approaching 184,000 miles (just past 295,000 km). My previous driving schedule had me predicting that I'd reach 200,000 miles in 2023. But I don't think that'll happen. I WILL surpass 300,000 km soon, though. I'll share a milestone video at that point for my metric subscribers. As for my garage, my wife drives a 2018 Jetta that just passed 40k. But only she drives it. My GTI is my daily driver. 👍
Yeah, it's quite a sight. I see people taking photos while driving down the road all the time, including police. Someone's going to crash their car and blame me. HAHA!
The top Moxon's feed line is 16 feet long. I think 17 feet would have been a better choice. That's especially true now that I have a different Moxon that's not yet fitted to my mast. Thanks for visiting!
@@StealthGTI Thanks for the reply. I’m coming to Berryville VA in a couple weeks. 😉😉. I’d love to talk to you about helping me create the Same antenna system for my grandfather’s car.
Dude your making the golf gti can do anything I really appreciate it because we have the same car and the more I drive my gti the more it wants to drive, love it!😂
No. But I'm sure none of the commercially available cargo boxes, baskets and other cargo management items are DOT approved, either. IF they are, I suspect ALL rooftop cargo can and will separate from a roof rack in the event of a catastrophic accident. Their plastic and rubber fittings can take only so much force. Given my steel hardware, I think my setup is as safe as any other rooftop cargo and safer than unsecured pick-up truck/trailer cargo. Still, I don't want to find out first hand. ;-) Thanks for visiting.
I've had my ATAS120 just about as long as you, I think people poo-poo the antenna because it is small, for several years it could only be used with two rigs, the 857 and 897 and it isn't made in the USA. My biggest thrill with this antenna was to bust a pile-up with a VK station from Victoria, BC. I'll have to admit that it was a happy accident though, sure wasn't superior operating skill. My other thrill was I had my kids in the car, we were at the pear of the Malahat pass on Vancouver Island, we worked Italy. Any mobile HF antenna is a compromise no matter how big it is, where it is made or how much it cost. Poo-pooers of this little giant should consider that none of the equipment we enjoy today would be here if there weren't for the early amateurs all over the world who have experimented, not for personal gain, but for personal curiosity and to discuss/share what they learned with anyone interested enough to ask and listen.
Thanks for sharing that! I recently removed my roof rack to investigate some tree damage. I'll be without a rack for a bit and may move my ATAS to my rooftop NMO mount. I'll be able to do some direct testing against my Scorpion. Stay tuned!
I like the idea of the window cable pass through .
Thanks! I wanted something neater and more cosmetic than pipe insulation. :-) Thanks for visiting!
Outstanding, my friend! I enjoyed listening to you explain the purpose of each antenna, why, and how you have them all mounted. Though I know nothing of all the frequencies and bands, it was cool to hear you explain the purposes. The bonus is that they're on a cool for which we both have a passion.
Thanks! Oddly enough, I'm on the verge of building a smaller setup for local use that's more convenient to install/remove. I'll share that someday.
Geeked out to the max!!
HAHA! Indeed! Thanks for visiting!
i reckon you got it covered !
i like your enthusiasm !
The setup is constantly changing. Stay tuned for more. Thanks for visiting!
Cool set up.
Thanks! It's constantly changing, it seems to me. Thanks for visiting!
Very impressive!
Thank you! Cheers!
Wow that's an impressive setup. Can't wait to see it up close
Unfortunately, I won't be driving the full setup to MD on the 29th. I considered bringing a smaller Yagi setup that's not yet built or featured here. But I don't know that Yagis are practical for POTA on 6/2m. So, I was considering just the loops. What do you think?
@StealthGTI that's cool what ever you think is best 👍
Love the stealth car. There’s no way of telling there’s a Golf GTi in the foundation of the antenna garden😂
HAHA! That's right! I've said it like that in many places when people hassle me about my new lack of "stealth." Thanks for visiting!
Hopefully 🤞 I can get to meet you berryville VA I have some family members that live in Virginia and it’s only 3hours from me. I’ll talk to my folks about it. 😊😊😊
Excellent! I'll be in Berryville's Hamfest on the 6th and Roanoke's on the 5th. Let me know you commented here if you find me. Thanks for visiting!
@@StealthGTI ok sounds good 👌 I’d love to talk to you about making the same setup for my grandfather car.
@@StealthGTI hi 👋 do you mind me asking how long are you going to be at the ham fest for? Also how long is it gonna last for??
Goals
HAHA! Stay tuned for my next video, hopefully next week. I will detail why I had to remove this setup from my car. Thanks for visiting!
Hi 👋 there Scott. It was very nice meeting you in Berryville Ham radio festival. I was the one who wanted to try to get the same set up for my grandpops car. I was wondering if you would be able to help me by the same Tower set up, you have on top of your car? If you can contact the person you bought it from and ask them if they can make another one for me If you can get a price on it for me, that would be great. Thanks.
I bought my parts from DXE and had a local friend do some cutting and welding. It will be cheaper for you to do the same. See my article at ke4wmf.com/2023/08/12/improving-the-micro-tower/ for details. Take Care! -Scott
Superb videos and so well detailed,What power supply do you use, maybe leisure / marine batteries?😎
I use a DC-DC converter to run the gear and charge a 1280 watt-hour LiFePo4 battery. See my playlist at ua-cam.com/play/PL-eEOW1YZ1aXvnsxkGjt1OL-CPOktAGmX.html for more. Thanks for visiting!
What is the mileage on your GTI? It's got to be up there with some of the higher mileage Mk7 GTI's. Do you have any other cars or just the GTI. Very interesting set up, it's cool to see people make the most of their cars and purpose build them in unique ways!
I'm approaching 184,000 miles (just past 295,000 km). My previous driving schedule had me predicting that I'd reach 200,000 miles in 2023. But I don't think that'll happen. I WILL surpass 300,000 km soon, though. I'll share a milestone video at that point for my metric subscribers. As for my garage, my wife drives a 2018 Jetta that just passed 40k. But only she drives it. My GTI is my daily driver. 👍
Look at that! Lol wow!
Yeah, it's quite a sight. I see people taking photos while driving down the road all the time, including police. Someone's going to crash their car and blame me. HAHA!
How long are your coax cables on the outside of the car from the antenna to the window pass through?
The top Moxon's feed line is 16 feet long. I think 17 feet would have been a better choice. That's especially true now that I have a different Moxon that's not yet fitted to my mast. Thanks for visiting!
@@StealthGTI Thanks for the reply. I’m coming to Berryville VA in a couple weeks. 😉😉. I’d love to talk to you about helping me create the Same antenna system for my grandfather’s car.
@@ipodbuff - I'm still planning to attend. See you there!
not so stealth anymore I see...
Haha! No, not at all! Thanks for visiting!
You are going to get struck by lightning 😂
He will go back in time.
Perhaps someday. HAHA! Thanks for visiting.
I’m not worthy 😂
People tell me that I need a larger vehicle. Can you imagine what I'd put on a Suburban?! ;-) Thanks for visiting!
Nice Ride and Setup! de WV1Q OORAH
Thanks! See my KE4WMF-Communications playlist for more, including my most recent upload. Thanks for visiting!
Brilliant!!
Thanks for visiting!
Dude your making the golf gti can do anything I really appreciate it because we have the same car and the more I drive my gti the more it wants to drive, love it!😂
Thanks! The car feels more zippy now that the tower is down. HAHA!
Are all of those steel harpoons DOT approved to stay on the car during an accident?
No. But I'm sure none of the commercially available cargo boxes, baskets and other cargo management items are DOT approved, either. IF they are, I suspect ALL rooftop cargo can and will separate from a roof rack in the event of a catastrophic accident. Their plastic and rubber fittings can take only so much force. Given my steel hardware, I think my setup is as safe as any other rooftop cargo and safer than unsecured pick-up truck/trailer cargo. Still, I don't want to find out first hand. ;-) Thanks for visiting.