Antenna Showdown - New Packable Yagi vs Vertical in the 6m Sprint

[@ChrisN8PEM]

Omg Adam. How you don’t have 100k subs is beyond me. Hands down you are doing the most interesting things in radio.

[@bensmith4563]

Are there any ham radio KZbiners with 100k subs

[@markdoyle8713]

Y,ou make me feel normal. My neighbors think i am a fruit loop when i am on the roof with my 2m/70cm yagi chasing “the space station “ thank you. Love your videos.

[@G7VFY]

That antenna is very impressive, and you dragged it all the way up there! Well done Mr K6ARK. You make us all look soooo lazy, well me... anyway..... G7VFY

[@johnemmons9087]

I don’t think it’s ridiculous! It’s really quite awesome. Thank you for the great work!

[@bhgant813]

Ridiculous... and I love it!!!!! Best ham radio channel on KZbin!!!! 73

[@jmount1200]

The portable yagi would be cool for a backyard HOA up and down antenna. Really cool.

[@josempantaleon]

Another amazing antenna, well done sir. 73

[@K6ARK]

Thanks, Jose. I was bummed I missed you on Cerro noroeste. Hope you had a blast up there.

[@josempantaleon]

@@K6ARK Thanks Adam, yeah that would have been a blast. I have to thank you again for your recommendation Mooch and I had a great time, I poached Frazier Mountain on my way up. Fantastic SOTA overnighter.

[@Capt_Duffy]

Oh Thats Impressive performance Adam !, and you took that beast all the way up to the mountain along with the IC7300...good inspiration for other people..

[@HamRadioDX]

Great video Adam and really pleased to see you guys having a crack at 6 meters. Awesome antenna man

[@simonbeliveau6852]

Action paked video, i was coincidently looking for higher gain options for 6m. Thanks for spreading the fun!

[@glevideo]

I don't always hike to mountain tops but when I do - I carry an Icom 7300 and five element beam.

[@ak5sd]

That is probably the most impressive antenna I've ever seen anyone deploy on a SOTA summit. I was watching with reverence until you pulled out the 7300. That just blew my mind. I think you now have the smallest (pixie) and largest (in terms of gear) SOTA activations ever. AK5SD

[@K6ARK]

Thanks Scott. Every radio and antenna has its strengths and weaknesses. Sometimes you just have to pick the right one for the job and go for it.

[@n9go]

Love the 12v 9Ah battery there, I use the same thing for my 7300. How long have you run it before it was out of juice or near to it? Would love to try this in the future!

[@gac231]

I love ridiculous antenna, thanks for posting

[@OE8ZZZ]

Amazing video as usual. Very impressive! I think one day I will hear you here in Austria from the top of a mountain with this beast ;-)

[@alicenperil]

Teach me oh great one... absolutely awesome

[@begin_broadcast_5207]

I’d totally buy this btw

[@keithburk9383]

Very cool Adam once again. thanks! looks like a great day!

[@Nar1117]

So great, awesome activation and amazing antennas. I wonder if anyone has activated a SOTA summit with Meteor Scatter? With that 6m Yagi you might have a shot!

[@K6ARK]

Oh, good question. Dang it, you're going to make me try it, aren't you. Lol

[@Nar1117]

@@K6ARK Ha, that was the idea! Best bet would be the perseids, I think... early/mid August. That would be a good camping trip!

[@toddprice3847]

What a beautiful expression of the hobby. From C to sea...🤠

[@davidgettman4695]

Awesome antenna build!

[@vicdiciccio6637]

The 5 element beam didn't surprise me, Adam. I almost fell off my chair in surprise/delight/laughter when you pulled the 7300 out of your pack !! Home shack on the summit. Please keep the surprises coming -- we love your videos, ideas, take on things. 73 de VE3YT

[@K6ARK]

Ha! Thanks for the comment, Vic. 😆 The 7300 isn't THAT much bigger than the FT-857, and it sure is nice for digital modes and contesting.

[@malenve6vid]

Awesome work Adam.

[@DK5ONV]

OMG ...Adam you are same crazy as me! I used to go portable with a 2 EL. V-Quad Delta Loop with a 5,8ft. aluminum boom and gamma match. This one actually is made by JoGunn namedd Skipjack and used to be a 10/11m antenna with a total weight of like 13,5ibs I believe. But the Way Uncle Guenter is he manipulated it a little to make it work on 20m. Meep Meep ... good job on your portable 6m Beam setup, Adam. Happy monday evening to you. 73's de yo badass Friend Uncle Guenter from SW-Germany

[@K6ARK]

Yes! I love it! I don't have a 20m beam yet, but I am plotting and scheming some larger wire yagis for the middle bands. 🤘😁

[@KhelikMikhail]

Thanks for the video, Adam. As usual very inspiring! 73 de LB8CG.

[@qrplife]

The portable 6M Yagi is pretty epic.

[@garyh8315]

What a fantastic antenna. You need to share those plans for that Yagi. Lightweight and ready to roll. Awesome. Cheers Gary, M7EGD (UK)

[@victorgalagan1151]

Nice build!!!!! Great vid!!!!!

[@propagating-radio]

Incredible! Thanks for sharing this Adam!

[@darylnd]

Awesome work, Adam! Many thanks!! 73, KN6NPZ

[@thecarys563]

Thanks for the chapters. Other times I might use them, but had to watch the whole thing!

[@K6ARK]

Yeah, it's a long one, but it's good stuff!

[@krystlih]

Wow love that Yagi! Are you going to do a build video of it? Love that you brought that all the way up the mountain. Amazing video as always. Keep up the great work!

[@K6ARK]

I don't plan to do a full build video, but I plan to make a video showing how I build the boom and the elements so you can use those strategies for your own design. I will also gladly share the element lengths and spacing if you want to try building this exact model.

[@krystlih]

@@K6ARK perfect! Looking forward to watching it. I’ve not built a HF Yagi yet and I’m dying to play more with beams, and I really like that portable design you built.

[@wildlandoutdoors51]

Fantastic! I was hoping to see this in the comments. Looking forward to it and keep up the great work! 73

[@scottwood1143]

Congrats on another successful antenna design, build and field test! The proof is in the signal reports. I’m going to call it ‘YAEMM’ (yet another electro-mechanical marvel). I will have to try making something with those arrow shafts - they’re great.

[@kevinkc3onohelijeepworld953]

My buddy just got a 6element on 6 at 71’ high in NY. 50.130-140 KA2FOP

[@apburner]

Also I don't know if you know about fiberglass tubing used in High Power rocketry. But there is 29mm tubing that weighs 1.62oz per foot. And you can get couplers for them too. You order them to the length you want. So 3..4ft and 1 5ft would make a 17ft beam. So just over 1.5 lbs. Just a thought.

[@KI4ASK]

Most impressive.

[@JReed305]

5 Land! Very nice Sir!

[@K6ARK]

🤘😀👍

[@JayN4GO]

Dang man. Hope that was a smooth walking summit. Haha.

[@cappaculla]

You can have fun whether your horizontal or vertical !

[@Linas_LY2H]

Fantastic Yagi and fantastic activation! Congrats! 73! Linas LY2H

[@cappaculla]

Damn cool !!!!! Great work

[@UF4S]

Hi! Good DX!!!! 73!

[@JT-py9lv]

S W E E T !!!!!

[@teuluPaul]

Fantastic! I am surprised you didn't mount the frame first on the pole (in its lowered postion), then fit the elements - would have saved working on the ground. Thanks for sharing!

[@K6ARK]

Yeah, I actually find it easier and quicker to assemble on the ground. On the ground, I can screw on two elements at once. It's harder to do that with it off the ground because the elements are a bit long and tricky to keep perfectly aligned with one hand on the threaded end.

[@teuluPaul]

@@K6ARK Thanks for getting back to me - that makes sense!

[@andrewd4890]

Great effort with the 5el yagi. I took a HyGain 4el for 6m on a field day but it wasn’t lightweight like yours. 73 Andrew VK1DA/VK2UH

[@greentoptrekker]

Fantastic! What is the case you are carrying your 7300 in? Made my first contacts on six meters the other day with a home made coax vertical. Your videos are an inspiration!

[@K6ARK]

Thanks! Love the profile name 🤘 The case is just a sleeve I made out of a foam camping pad. I cut it to shape and superglued the panels together. It is quite effective!

[@greentoptrekker]

@@K6ARK Thank you!

[@apburner]

Is there a plan somewhere for that fantastic antenna. I am planning are doing POTA this year and that would be a great thing to throw into my van.

[@dwallich56]

Great innovation, Adam. I'm a new Sub. How about a build video for a portable Yagi, please?

[@K6ARK]

Yes! I don't plan to do a full build video, but I will make one that describes my strategies for boom and element construction, as well as matching options. Rather than giving you Ikea instructions to assemble one specific antenna, I'd rather give you the tools and techniques to build one that suits exactly what you need.

[@dwallich56]

@@K6ARK Thank you. Those construction points - boom & element construction, with attachment options for elements to the boom, and then matching options - are the keys, anyway.

[@kq2rp]

Ha. Awesome as always. Curious if you weighed the pack. If you mentioned, I missed it.

[@reidlanham2011]

SOOOO much WOW on this video!! Love what you do and really enjoy watching. Also really dig your hat - what brand is it? Thanks! 73, K8JLW

[@K6ARK]

Thank you, Reid! This is the hat I'm using. I'm pretty happy with it. Good look, fit, and most importantly, sun protection. amzn.to/353Rloo

[@scottkn4vvj216]

Adam, what are your thoughts on Buddi pole?

[@weberfire1979]

Awesome as always! Love the yagi. Where do you get your arrow shafts from?

[@K6ARK]

Amazon or AliExpress... The slow boat from china.

[@K6ARK]

This video has some links in the description 🤘😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2W7epqPeZKXZ80

[@weberfire1979]

Thanks for the reply. 73

[@kd9kck376]

I wonder if this approach could be used for a compact when folded 10m beam. I suspect that each element would end up needing a string to help support it sort of like what you use on the boom to keep then from bending down to much. (Or maybe use carbon fiber arrow shafts and wire for the elements?)

[@K6ARK]

I have experimented with elements long enough for 10m. I think the main thing would be a reinforced attach point. The single 8-32 screw at the boom end is being tasked pretty hard with elements that long. But with a little ingenuity, I'm certain you could get it to work. Of you do, please share!

[@kd9kck376]

@@K6ARK Going to try and build the 2m/70cm antenna you showed a while ago first, but then i might work on figuring out a 10m one. Its definitely something i am interested in. Was also thinking of trying to make a 2 element or 3 element 20m beam using the fly fishing rod type stuff and wire. Mostly to try and have a bit more fun at POTA activations.

[@K6ARK]

@@kd9kck376 awesome! It's a great little antenna. A few other friends have built them with good success as well.

[@kd9kck376]

@@K6ARK Just had an idea on how to make the centers of the elements stronger for a 10m one. Maybe thread the outside of the arrow shaft and screw it into a coupler nut? I plan on doing some testing with the cut-off from making the 2m/70cm one to see if its feasible.

[@CenturyofTerror]

Did you forget your paddles?

[@76nagle]

Adam, great video! Very impressive lugging that antenna up there!! 2 questions I have for you, 1.) What app are you running for logging? And 2.) Are you running a pi for FT8?

[@K6ARK]

Thank you, sir! I'm using OutD log for logging. I'm running a cheap HP windows tablet from eBay for FT8. After running debloating scripts, it does pretty darn good other than the battery life being limited to about 3 or 4 hours.

[@76nagle]

Gotcha! I'm sure having the built in soundcard interface on the 7300 makes it pretty seamless.

[@WalterMelones]

Can you send me plans so I can build my own?

[@JohnTarbox]

How much wind do you think would be OK for that beam? DE WA1KLI

[@garyh8315]

Asam, What are you using for logging calls whilst /p? HAMRS? Cheers Gary

[@K6ARK]

Haven't tried HAMRS yet. I usually use OutD Log. I really like the pileup function on VK Port-a-log though, and may switch back on a future release. HAMRS looks cool too though 🤔. It's good to have so many solid options.

[@alicenperil]

This is all foreign to me because I'm a combat medic lol are there any of you comm guys or gal's out there in the Fla panhandle with "secure" landline comms that are willing to do numbers i.e. shtf? 😊 I have middle Tennessee and central Pa on board and a few W.Va's. don't be shy ✌️☝️

[@W4TRI]

How is the Yagi matched? Please do a video just on this! Thanks! K4RJJ

[@K6ARK]

The yagi is matched using two parallel sections of 75 ohm coax to make a 35 ohm segment, 1/4 wavelength long on 6m. It is wound about 6 times through a -43 mix toroid at the feed point end as a common mode choke.

[@W4TRI]

@@K6ARK that's the part I was unclear about two parallel sections of coax? Are the shield and center tied together on each?

[@K6ARK]

@@W4TRI yes, center conductors connect at each end, and ground connected at each end to make a 35 ohm cable. Note that this also affects the velocity factor so you have to sort that out as well. on5au.be/content/a10/trans/spcoax.html

[@stingy49]

Wow super cool! Any idea what the antenna weighed?

[@K6ARK]

Yes, the entire antenna system with the mast weighs 7 lb. That does not include the coax. Not bad, considering what it can do!

[@stingy49]

@@K6ARK Holy cow. Not bad at all!

[@juanfgonzalez2039]

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