@@tobymurs6495 yes and no. You're not going to die, if you touch the metal parts of the antenna. The exposed metal on this antenna is on the ground side, so there's no RF going through those metal parts. However, you could receive an RF burn which could be painful, but skin burns heal.
@@SuAmigoElilegal I used my tripod for test and demonstration only. I have it attached to a steel bracket on my tower now. i guess pvc or wood might work if you want it up for temporary testing only. it wont work for permanent installs. 73
I have dual band diamond x-30, my question is that, is it normal to be shorted? I tested the negative (side) and positive(middle) the rf of my antenna but it seems the continuity of my tester beeping?
Good day tito Jay, looking into buying the icom 2300/2730 or yaesu 2980 mobile radio. Any recommendations of antenna po? Anything that is perfect or great for just starting out. De 4G1GMU
Actually you adjusted the SWR's for the receive frequencies which a lot of people do but is wrong. You need to adjust the SWR's around the middle of the "Transmit" frequencies. For 2 meters you would adjust SWR's for around 147MHz and around 447 MHz for 70cm. By the way, I have the same MFJ meter and it works very nice!
easy to add waterproofing of connecter during assembly, I also clean connections with deoxit before locking down tight. then splicers tape ect. too late later on.
Diba Sir kung ituno mo yung antenna kukunin mo Yong center freq. Gaya Kong gamitin mong repeater freq yan ang basis mo sa Pag cut ng antenna, antenna SWR meter guide lang kung anong freq lang Tamang naka tuno ..
Does it makes a different when you buy a 5 foot , 7 gain antenna commet 100 bucks vs a 30 inch 2-3 gain antenna for 40 dollars, in range and quality sound
My X30 is the best antenna I have ever purchased.
What fitting is on the coax
Just got my antenna. How high off o the ground should I place the antenna. I have to put it on a pipe but would 12-15 feet be ok?
that or higher is okay. goodluck. 73 du7jay
Newbie question: Is it safe to touch the metal parts of the antenna while it's in use ?
...well i guess maybe on some parts but definitely not the main element :-) 73
@@du7jay Can you please elaborate, kind sir ?
@@tobymurs6495 yes and no. You're not going to die, if you touch the metal parts of the antenna. The exposed metal on this antenna is on the ground side, so there's no RF going through those metal parts. However, you could receive an RF burn which could be painful, but skin burns heal.
Hi Jay, I have this Sony Airband receiver (108-137 MHz) and would to know if Diamond has an external antenna that I can use? Thanks.
Hello jack they have a great discone antenna that you can check out
ua-cam.com/video/mbEVb7l0a1o/v-deo.html
Hi great vid i also have bought the x50.
Im interested in the tripod mount if you could tell me make and model,will be perfect for my needs.
Thanks.
Hello MickH im just using a brandless generic speaker stand. I used a speaker stand because it has wider legs and bigger tube columns 😊 73
How is ut holding up on that tripod. I was goin tobout my like that but I'm thinking the wind can knock it over easily
.. i use this tripod only for test or field use not for final installs :-) 73
Thank you from Connecticut!
73 and stay safe ✌🏻😊
Nice and good job sir👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
tnx 73 :-)
Do these antennas needs to be grounded like the magnetic base one , if so how do u ground them
hello sir, the 3 stainless rods serve as the ground plane already 73...
@@du7jay thank you 😊
@@du7jay you used a tripod for the telescope for the antenna if i don't have one, is it recommend pvc or wood as a pole or metal?
@@SuAmigoElilegal I used my tripod for test and demonstration only. I have it attached to a steel bracket on my tower now.
i guess pvc or wood might work if you want it up for temporary testing only. it wont work for permanent installs. 73
What brand tripod is that?
Its just an ordinary speaker stand 😊👍🏻
I have dual band diamond x-30, my question is that, is it normal to be shorted? I tested the negative (side) and positive(middle) the rf of my antenna but it seems the continuity of my tester beeping?
...yes I experienced the same thing. I asked the factory and they told me that these designs are shorted. ✌🏻😊
Sir Jay
What size/measurements are those Radials?..
Radials are 19cm length.
@@du7jay Thx sir Jay 73..
Good day tito Jay, looking into buying the icom 2300/2730 or yaesu 2980 mobile radio. Any recommendations of antenna po? Anything that is perfect or great for just starting out.
De 4G1GMU
Actually you adjusted the SWR's for the receive frequencies which a lot of people do but is wrong. You need to adjust the SWR's around the middle of the "Transmit" frequencies. For 2 meters you would adjust SWR's for around 147MHz and around 447 MHz for 70cm. By the way, I have the same MFJ meter and it works very nice!
Where did you buy the antenna?
Bought it from this seller carousell.app.link/MotUGO46Mhb
easy to add waterproofing of connecter during assembly, I also clean connections with deoxit before locking down tight. then splicers tape ect. too late later on.
HAPPY WORLD AMATEUR RADIO DAY today 👌🏻😊 73 de du7jay
Diba Sir kung ituno mo yung antenna kukunin mo Yong center freq. Gaya Kong gamitin mong repeater freq yan ang basis mo sa Pag cut ng antenna, antenna SWR meter guide lang kung anong freq lang Tamang naka tuno ..
Does it makes a different when you buy a 5 foot , 7 gain antenna commet 100 bucks vs a 30 inch 2-3 gain antenna for 40 dollars, in range and quality sound
...there might be, im sorry I dont have much experience on that , i guess youll just have to test it out. goodluck 73 :-)
Howmuch range this can provide
This is the specs you can find in the Diamond site for this antenna :
www.diamond-ant.co.jp/english/amateur/antenna/ante_2base/ante_base3.html
How can i have that one
..i got my order here. They are legit seller, good service with physical radio shop in the city.
carousell.app.link/eNmmlr7F3hb
Excellent video !!! Thanks and 73's de DF8GV
Tnx 73 ✌🏻😊 du7jay
Boss, ang Ganda po ng set up ng anttena mo. Pa send nga po nun set at kng San mabili.
...hello sir i recommend you by from this seller. Good service and legit. 73 👍🏻
carousell.app.link/aJfqg7OPVhb
thank you so much, nice video and greatly made. best 73
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Thanks to you I could assemble the antenna, without reading the manual today.
Maayong buntag and salamat for this vidéo Sir ! Greetings From France to Philippines ! 73 de F4DNP. Stay safe.
Maayong buntag kabayan! daghang salamat also. stay safe and enjoy ham radio 73 :-) de du7jay
Sir ask lang hindi po ba bawal mag tayo ng ganyang antenna na wala pang lecensya sa Pilipinas?
@@templeoftheking1247 Please in English Thank you.
Thank you Jay.
Jay N6WIP
73 jay,.. from du7jay :-)
san po makakabili ng x50 . purchase po ako ng 2 pcs. ty
you can contact this number 09229684026. look for marites.
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😅😅 Greetings fellow Seikonians !
Thanks much sir.hope to learn more from you.73
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Thank you 73
Salamat bro!
73 bro!
@@du7jay amping permi
Wtf is a number 8 wrench? Lmao u mean a 8mm
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