I have a Wolf River Coils antenna, a vertical, and it performs very well. I have gotten all the way to British Columbia from my Georgia location. It is my portable antenna of choice. Liked your video very much.
So many things going on in this video I need to comment on. 1) I love these antenna comparison videos. You really don't realize how a compromise antenna sounds vs a resonate antenna. 2) I don't think there was a shot without Auggie running in the background. 3) So weird you got me trying to grab that POTA station. I remember that QSO as I was trying to grab him in IL on 20 meters, which is a tough pill on how close I was to that station...I gave up after I heard the pile up on him. 4) If I have to use a buddistick pro, I'm only running CW. I've had ok luck with the BSP. It's in the bag of tricks, but at the bottom of the list. Awesome video.
Great comparison! Thanks so much for this. It gives people with a choice, the opportunity to decide and get ideas before spending the cash. Every antenna could be a compromise in certain situations.
Excellent comparison and it is a true comparison but yes apples and oranges. People buying a "compromise" antenna should be aware that this is reality at times. Antennas are like fishing lures, there to catch the fisherman. I plan to do some comparisons myself, specifically between full size verticals vs a Moxon / Hexbeam as the reality will differ from the modelling.
I run QRP and I need 5/7 or 5/9 signals to complete a QSO using my KX3. I use only resonant EFHW and it still takes patience. If I was any good with CW I would no doubt have greater success with QRP. Compromise antennas have many advantages - however I’ve tried centre loading with my Buddistick and that did make a minor improvement. Great vid - 73 Mike
Great video. Biggest lesson of all .. shortened loaded antennas are convenient and do work. Putting up a full sized half wave can be sometimes less convenient, but performance wise it’s a different galaxy. It’s all about use-case when operating portable.. convenience or performance .. rarely is it not a choice of either.
No problem. The chair is an old Cabela's 3 legged stool. You can find similar ones on amazon: amzn.to/44G2toe The table is from Sport'smans Warehouse. www.sportsmans.com/camping-gear-supplies/camp-furniture/tables/sportsmans-warehouse-ultralight-portable-camp-table/p/1693779
20. I tried to give it the best chance I could. I've been using a 17ft collapsible whip for 20 lately. If I want 40, I'd rather throw out long a piece of wire instead of using a coil.
I have a Wolf River Coils antenna, a vertical, and it performs very well. I have gotten all the way to British Columbia from my Georgia location. It is my portable antenna of choice. Liked your video very much.
So many things going on in this video I need to comment on. 1) I love these antenna comparison videos. You really don't realize how a compromise antenna sounds vs a resonate antenna. 2) I don't think there was a shot without Auggie running in the background. 3) So weird you got me trying to grab that POTA station. I remember that QSO as I was trying to grab him in IL on 20 meters, which is a tough pill on how close I was to that station...I gave up after I heard the pile up on him. 4) If I have to use a buddistick pro, I'm only running CW. I've had ok luck with the BSP. It's in the bag of tricks, but at the bottom of the list. Awesome video.
Great comparison! Thanks so much for this. It gives people with a choice, the opportunity to decide and get ideas before spending the cash. Every antenna could be a compromise in certain situations.
Also, if you'd like, I can loan you a wspr transmitter to compare.
Excellent comparison and it is a true comparison but yes apples and oranges. People buying a "compromise" antenna should be aware that this is reality at times. Antennas are like fishing lures, there to catch the fisherman. I plan to do some comparisons myself, specifically between full size verticals vs a Moxon / Hexbeam as the reality will differ from the modelling.
I run QRP and I need 5/7 or 5/9 signals to complete a QSO using my KX3. I use only resonant EFHW and it still takes patience. If I was any good with CW I would no doubt have greater success with QRP. Compromise antennas have many advantages - however I’ve tried centre loading with my Buddistick and that did make a minor improvement. Great vid - 73 Mike
Great video. Biggest lesson of all .. shortened loaded antennas are convenient and do work. Putting up a full sized half wave can be sometimes less convenient, but performance wise it’s a different galaxy. It’s all about use-case when operating portable.. convenience or performance .. rarely is it not a choice of either.
Thanks Tim.
Love the side by side. I need to get an antenna switch.
Consider the Slidewinder DX Antenna.
NOTHING beats a resonant length of wire, especially for QRP!
Agree, but verticals have the edge when located by the ocean, specially if using a 1/4 wave antennas without coils.
40 is seriously compromised. The Buddistick works better 20 and higher. Running QRP on it is difficult. Nothing beats a lot of wire in the air.
Great comparison. My non radio question, where are the table and chair from?
No problem.
The chair is an old Cabela's 3 legged stool. You can find similar ones on amazon:
amzn.to/44G2toe
The table is from Sport'smans Warehouse.
www.sportsmans.com/camping-gear-supplies/camp-furniture/tables/sportsmans-warehouse-ultralight-portable-camp-table/p/1693779
Here is an article for an alternative method of elevating the counterpoise off the ground...
ua-cam.com/video/9LnHhqSBwAI/v-deo.html
73 de Arnie W8DU
What.band?
20. I tried to give it the best chance I could. I've been using a 17ft collapsible whip for 20 lately. If I want 40, I'd rather throw out long a piece of wire instead of using a coil.