DX Engineering DXE-7580FS-VA-2 Full Size 75/80 Meter Quarter-Wave Vertical Antenna

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

If you're looking for a great 80 meter vertical, I hope this video helps!

[@DJTruth_1970]

Thanks for the video, got my GMRS “license” last week and have started studying for the 1st ham license. Thank You.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Good luck on the studying. Please keep me updated on your progress and when you get your license! You can do it! 73!

[@sm6ehy816]

Great info. Well done! Note that your noise-level is high. You can easily make that noise at least 5 dB lower, by putting up another vertical some 20m or 10m from the 1st one. End-fire feeding, (20m=90°delay line, 10m=135°delay line). Best direction is E or W from the 1st vertical. At least 3 dB lower noise-figure and up to some 40 dB of Front to Back. Domestic QRM almost gone when working DX ! I had a 2el and later a 4el W1CF 4 square in the 1980th with 400 radials for 80m CW. Their feedpoint was 2m up, making the radials sloping down. This concentrate the lobe towards the horizon. Greyline effect was up to 2.5 hours with this setup. (Could work US-stns 2.5 hours AFTER my sunrise towards NW). Hope to catch U in contests... 73 de Björn SM6EHY

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

My noise floor was high that weekend. Usually really low. Turned out to be a new light at my (one) neighbors farm nearby. Not sure I have room for another vertical. This summer's task is to get 80 feet of Rohn 45 up in the air! Hope to hear you on the bands soon. I hope to be in WPX at the end of the month as NT0EE. 73!

[@TheCowEmporium]

Great technical video Rich. The winch is invaluable for sure. Glen’s grandpas was a telescoping antenna shaped like a triangle if that makes sense? This would be so much easier. Fifty seven countries is pretty crazy.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I fully understand the triangle! I've seen it before. This antenna is really a performer. 57 countries was great for this low frequency. On a higher frequency, I talked to 115 countries in 48 hours. We're at the peak of teh solar cycle and it's so fun on the radio! Cheers Glen & Annette!!

[@YogiHollowFarm]

Neat looking antenna setup. I don’t know anything about that stuff. My dad had a bunch of antennae on the roof of our urban house growing up. Cheers!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

It's a big antenna, for sure! I always got "that look" from my daughter while she was growing up. I had antennas all over while she was growing up. It'd be fun to see what antennas your Dad had in the air. Thanks for stopping by Lisa!

[@trentandtraceyglassgow1676]

Thank you Rich I really appreciate your videos they're very well thought out and intelligent videos I'm new to ham radio about ready to get my license and your videos have helped me kind of figure out what kind of radio equipment I'd like to get thank you so much

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Good luck on getting your license! You'll love the hobby! Thanks for the kind words about the video. If you've got other questions, don't hesitate to reach out. 73!

[@JKFlipFlop.]

I enjoy your radio content. I'm a new ham, a so-called "panda"; meaning I became an extra during the pandemic before ever touching a radio. I have an Elecraft and some HTs, but no permanent antennas. The closeups of the base where helpful; very pause-able.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Glad this was helpful for you. Welcome to ham radio. Let's get some antennas in the air and get you on the air!!! 73!

[@MayfieldRanch]

So interesting! I had no idea what this was about, but super interesting to learn something new. Thanks for sharing,

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Part of my ham radio series of videos. A little outside the homesteading realm but people are asking about it and wanted to know about this antenna. It's a beast but it works! Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate the support!!

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Thanks for sharing, Rich.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thanks for stopping by to watch!

[@simplifyourhome]

This video is very interesting. I learned a lot on your tutorial. If I ever need something like this you the man. TFS. Blessings!!!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

If you ever need help with an antenna, just give me a call! Thanks for watching Ms. Betty! Cheers!

[@simplifyourhome]

@@TheOldSwedesFarm You the best💯

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

@@simplifyourhome I'll help you with communications.....you can help accessorize my radio room! Thanks again for stopping by Ms. Betty! Cheers!

[@nicklewis7291]

I appreciate the information on this.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Glad this was helpful. A really great antenna! Thanks for stopping by Nick!

[@rhondaredeemedprodigal]

Hello my friend from Kentucky ❤

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thanks for stopping by Rhonda! Cheers!

[@thork0tjt515]

Awesome!

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Thanks for checking out the video Thor! 73!

[@northerngirlhobbies]

That antenna is awesome, and the price point isn't that expensive. Rich, how do you know who you are making contact with?

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

When people get licensed, they receive a callsign. You will get a call that stats with VE3. VE is for Canada and the "3" is for Ontario. You can tell where people are from based on their callsign prefix. Everyone has a callsign and you give your callsign when you talk with someone. I hope this all makes sense. If not, let me know and I'll explain it better. Cheers Jen!

[@northerngirlhobbies]

Makes total sense! So, do you have a quick referal sheet or go by memory? Very intriquing! Cheers!@@TheOldSwedesFarm

[@cameronalexander359]

Not far off getting my Advanced HAM Radio licence in Australia. Following closely.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Good luck on your test for the Advanced license! See you on the air soon!! 73!

[@larserikhinrichsen1511]

It seems that you have a big whitenoise floor of abt. s7... hr wrk with 80m wire inv.L, and its also a dx-hunter.. vy73 de Lars oz1fjb - OU2V

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

Most of the time I use a 1000' beverage antenna for receive. It works incredible with the vertical. Thanks for watching and commenting. 73!

[@JKFlipFlop.]

By the way, did you upgrade from a Yaesu 1000 model to a 101 model since filming the propagation video? Would be interested to hear what an experienced operator like yourself considers when choosing a rig.

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I had some issues with the FT1000's. They were 25+ years old and it was time for a new rig (and new technology). The new rig is incredible on the receive side. Just fabulous! So quiet and the receiving is perfect. Still learning all the bells and whistles! My consideration was the Yaesu sound and good receiving on both SSB and CW.

[@robertvantichelt6448]

How are the signal reports compared to the smaller vertical? I'm assuming you base loaded the 40m vertical for 80m. KE6VG

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

I have only used the smaller vertical for 40M. It's really a compromise on 80M and gives coverage on about 60 kc. I have compared signals on receive on the two verticals and the DXE-7580 kills on receive. Much better. I would assume it is much louder on transmit too. I will have a full review of the smaller vertical (HF2V) on the channel within a week. Thanks for stopping by to watch. Cheers Robert!

[@WH6FQE]

I am trying to learn morse code, but my old brain is fighting me. It says it can only hold one language at a time and its struggling with retaining English at times, lol

[@TheOldSwedesFarm]

It was tough for me to learn, 40 years ago. Now it's a second language. Keep practicing, listen to W1AW broadcasts and it'll come to you. Good luck!!