Edited by YouCut:youcutapp.page... great for camping, hiking, hunt camp or general and emergency use
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@michaelrosebud Жыл бұрын
I just built one....5 star, and works fantastic....:-) Receiving audio from 76.9 miles away, clear as a bell.......Thanks Mike
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
That's exciting news. 77 miles is amazing. I'm glad I could help. Where you able to make a contact?
@fishonwithjp Жыл бұрын
Mike Rose, Were you able to transmit back that distance?
@dkbrown000 Жыл бұрын
Might you post the instructions for making this antenna? The video is great, but a detailed plan would be appreciated.😊
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
I can do that. Look for it sometime this week
@fallenspirit123 Жыл бұрын
I already have a signal stick and I've often wondered how much better a 1/4 groundplane would be in comparison. I think you've convinced me to go ahead and build one!
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
It really is a great antenna, I have a build video on this antenna as well
@fishonwithjp Жыл бұрын
@@mikesmancrafts can you post the link here to the build video?
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ-ofI2br9N1f5I
@fishonwithjp Жыл бұрын
@@mikesmancrafts thanks! I'm wanted to make sure I was watching the right video for the build
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5nYp3V-aNZ-nZI
@paulNC Жыл бұрын
This is the best packable one I've seen!
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I put some thought into it
@fallenspirit123 Жыл бұрын
I ended up building one of these for 2m and was able to hit a repeater 45 miles out and got great signal with only 5 watts! I did it as cheaply as possible and used coat hangers and a SO239 connector. Planning on building a jungle antenna next.
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
Very nice. I did a modified jungle antenna build video
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnzXlq2Bi7x6na8
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
Did the groundplane beat out the signal stick?
@fallenspirit123 Жыл бұрын
@@mikesmancrafts The signal stick did surprisingly well for what it is but yes it did. The groundplane at about the same elevation performed better. I don't own an SWR meter so I did the best I could to get the measurements right. Buddy said I was extremely clear on his end.
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
That's really good to hear. I can see more and different antenna builds in your future, lol
@adambatchelder4121 Жыл бұрын
Nice , I need to build one.
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
You should!
@Luckyfox141 Жыл бұрын
Happy to see you have a channel
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
Just getting started
@fishonwithjp Жыл бұрын
Nice packable antenna!
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
Thank you, hope you make one soon
@HardcoreFourSix Жыл бұрын
How about trying the abbree antenna unfolded? Those antennas are not designed for use while folded
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
I've done many test with the abree antenna to see if it matters. I have found that 2 meters it has a minor effect and 70cm there is no difference
@garytedlock7533 Жыл бұрын
What did you use for the 4 legs ? I would like to make one WRVF952
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
All the elements on this antenna are made from 14ga romex wire
@garytedlock7533 Жыл бұрын
@@mikesmancrafts Thanks for sharing
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
No problem, I have plans to do a video on construction of this antenna soon. I have had a few requests to do so
@garytedlock7533 Жыл бұрын
That would be awesome, Thanks WRVF952
@nats50 Жыл бұрын
Why are you whispering? Geez. If I turned up the volume, when the ads kick in with their loud music or whatever, KABOOM! I have normal hearing, but your audio is terrible. Can't believe no one notices.
@mikesmancrafts Жыл бұрын
I will add a extra mic one of these days, I don't do this for a job though. Just hoping to help some folks out. Ham radio doesn't have to be expensive.
@nats50 Жыл бұрын
@@mikesmancrafts Sorry for the harsh criticism. I was just watching another vlog with the same situation or problem, and actually lots of them. You know how it is with certain ads, with really loud background that you keep adjusting your volume to compensate. Carry on.