HAM RADIO: DX Commander Rebuild 5 years on!

HAM RADIO: DX Commander Rebuild after 5 years of continuous use it is finally time to replace it with a new build. I was hoping to replace it with the Signature (12.5M) however as luck would have it I was unable to construct the signature and erect it due to space limitations and a wife. so I replaced it with a new DX Commander Classic.
100M DX10 Wire
DX Commander Pole and Plates
Hope you enjoy...
Just for fun
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Cheers
Mike - M0MSN
P.S. do not take my word for it, give it a go for yourself.

[@pulponair]

hahaha "Dead tea bags!". I can feel you. Is there secret class in "Kindergarten" exclusivly for girls, where they teach them "no, no, do not put your used tea bags directly to the garbage bin. Present them! Ideal on the most exponated point of the kitchen table, so your husband has to see them!. Make sure it is at least 3!. A little mold? It doesn.t matter it makes them even more valuable. Keep in mind it is a gift!"

[@mike-M0MSN]

😅😅🤣😂

[@thomas-u6t]

another great video mike ...thank you for what you do on you tube you have been a great help ...73...thomas in north central missouri..USA

[@DXCommanderHQ]

8:43 - Yes please :)

[@g4lmn-ron]

I'd like the video too, please.

[@roach1317]

Me too

[@g0fvt]

Like you I cut the elements as suggested, absolutely fine. Initially with just a few radials the 10m SWR dip was a little LF but all fine now.

[@mewrongwayKOCXF]

At first I thought your dead Tea bags might be cookies! 😵‍💫

[@dirkderemojr.3316]

I made the mistake of tightening the clamps right over the joint of each section. I wish Callum would have specified this and so far you’re on the only person on KZbin who has pointed this out. I am using the new clamps and the antenna has been up for about 2 months. Wondering if I should take it down and reposition them or just say screw it. Thanks for the detailed video. Probably the most helpful yet it doesn’t show up in the search algorithm.

[@mike-M0MSN]

its a you tube algorithm thing, I stopped uploading for around 4 months as I was away working and KZbin rewarded me... lol

[@ferdinandwp4rjl377]

Great video as always Mike, keep safe 👍🏽

[@mike-M0MSN]

Thanks

[@littlebear5219]

It’s a good idea to mark the plates as you have done I will do that with my Dx commander when I am ready to build it😊😊😊😊nice video Mike

[@mike-M0MSN]

👍

[@iz2mgn]

Lovely job 👍

[@mike-M0MSN]

Thanks

[@chrisscaum]

Mike could you please tell me what the mounting pole is made of please ie metal or plastic. Cheers

[@DXCommanderHQ]

Mike, you need the new clamps.. Just announced 48 hours ago!

[@mike-M0MSN]

Yes please....

[@itsonlyme9938]

Soler joints can over time become dry joints due to the outdoor environment. I think silver solder would be a better option.

[@wiggy858]

No ground plane radials ??

[@g0fvt]

Hi Mike, a bit off topic but I messaged you via Discord regarding G5RV and feeder radiation. FWIW many small screwdriver sets with the he drives include small sockets, they are great for avoiding over tightening on some of these fittings 73

[@mike-M0MSN]

Thanks I will take a look. :)

[@foxonem7dfh257]

Hi, with this setup how many radials did you put down and what lengths please, I have a very small garden and am looking at the classic or rapids for multi band. Thanks

[@mike-M0MSN]

Hi, there are 32 radials ranging from 5 m to 15 m in length, most are 5m however you can use 3m long ones if you put down enough of them, I have just the one 15m radial as that is just enough to balance my 80 element. The truth is that you can put as many or as little as needed to balance the antenna, and in any direction along the ground they do not need to be 360deg around the base if you only have 90deg or 180deg it will still work.

[@foxonem7dfh257]

@@mike-M0MSN Thanks Mike

[@GMKB0]

Great video as always Mike, I'm waiting on Callum to release the 9.5 sig as I need a self supporting pole due to the location I have in the garden. I noticed on your vid that you are using a GF support pole. Is that a GF handrail? if so, how do you find it supporting the Classic?

[@mike-M0MSN]

32mm Glassfibre pole, and it is brilliant at holding the DXC pole. Five years on and still perfect.

[@James_Bowie]

Does that yellow mounting pole have any noticeable effect on the elements on any band?

[@mike-M0MSN]

Nope, it is Glassfibre.

[@James_Bowie]

@@mike-M0MSN Thanks.

[@CC-hk6vy]

5 years!! So you would buy it again (I guess you did)!

[@mike-M0MSN]

Yep, brilliant antenna

[@RC-Heli835]

Mike will the DX Commander handle the full 1500 watts allowed on some of the bands?

[@mike-M0MSN]

The wire has been tested to 1500W key down for 1 min on 20 metres I believe, that said you will need wire thimbles if you are going to go there. see the DXC website.

[@RC-Heli835]

@@mike-M0MSN I won't be doing 1500 watts anytime soon. Do you have a favorite antenna out of all the ones you've built or bought! Thanks! I always enjoy your videos.

[@raydavidsonm0ray.777]

Mike, just out of interest,, what radio is that please? ? ? Kind Regards, Ray, M0RAY, QTH JO01II.

[@norrinradd8952]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHaqoiolqhmi9E

[@DXCommanderHQ]

Ray, it's the TS-890S

[@sveinfarstad3897]

@@DXCommanderHQ It's a Kenwood !! 🙂

[@edcozart9916]

did he send you the new signature plates for the classic 🤔🤔🤔😎😎😎🍻🍻🍻

[@DXCommanderHQ]

I don't actually know where he got those from.. But he's returning the SIgnature 12.4 plates.. He can't fit that in the bllomin back yard / garden!

[@mike-M0MSN]

@@DXCommanderHQ LOL

[@edcozart9916]

@@DXCommanderHQ you know Callum Mike would be a great tester for the new classic signature 😎😎😎

[@dback4430]

Thank you for this. Mine was up for 4 years. Put the 12.4 up and going back to the classic. I hate the guys. I wish I could could compare the two. I don’t see any difference in performance here. Maybe it’s just me.

[@mike-M0MSN]

Yes, I’ve got one. Unfortunately to big for my plot. So my wife told me.

[@dback4430]

@@mike-M0MSN this may help. My guy ropes are only about 15 feet away if it helps. You have a fence on one side. Takes care of one guy. It can be done. Remember these words. “ sorry honey “ “but honey “. They are useful. Besides you can tell her it’s for science. After all , you are the best builder on KZbin , I’d love to see the difference if any.