Hi. I’ve been using this system for the past 2 years and haven’t had any problems. 11 meters, £20 pole at 33ft. Hawkins 1/2 wave on one pole and a 5/8 on the other. Good results with both. 👍😊
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! 73 Peter
@Maartenkarperfreak2 ай бұрын
Verry informatif video.s Peter ..thanks.....73 s Maarten PA3DTQ
@mikes68443 жыл бұрын
I have both the 12 and the compact 10 meter Spiderpole and they really are high quality units. I'm a big fan of End Fed Half Wave antennas, no ground plain required. When out and about working portable QRP I use various resonant lengths of wire for the most popular bands and get very good consistent results. Takes no time to setup and take down. For those of you who are delving into HF for the first time I would recommend trying verticals as no real hardware or climbing of trees is required - most setups can be home brew but ready made UNUN for EFHW are available, or just keep it simple to a ¼ wave with a decent radial system will yield good results. Out portable I prefer not to use ground or elevated radials as they have magical properties in attracting members of the public. Another top video 👍👍👍 thank you.
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Mije. Some good advice. 73 Peter.
@paul-c75413 жыл бұрын
I like this idea very much, I think I'm going to pay a visit to a local metal worker in the village to have a plate with a spike one side and a socket the other for a spider beam pole, I guess 12 holes would be enough for radials, Peter your making me use the grey cells, and of course you know where the pole will come from, I have this policy buy cheap buy twice, I never buy twice. 73
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. 73 Peter
@aeron-mw7ofs3 жыл бұрын
I'm using a similar set up , it's resonant on 40m and works well on 20m . I've used 2inch waste pipe clips to attach my pole to a wooden fence post .
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great!
@aeron-mw7ofs3 жыл бұрын
@@watersstanton being newly licensed I spend me weekends experimenting 👍
@markramsay63993 жыл бұрын
Great video and timely. Only last night erected a 10m telescopic pole on a heavy duty speaker tripod, with some guys for extra security (was windy). Ran up 10 m efhw. I used a number of plastic rings with varying internal diameter, purchased as a kit for a few pounds. They are used to guy the pole at various points, but since they each have a number of holes it is a great way to neatly run the wire tight up the side. Was working 40, 20 m last night well, 10W into Germany, although a Contest meant testing was not really appropriate as no-one had time to talk !! This was without ground radials, but an earth spike. Will check out radials next time, will use from my super antenna pack, ready made .. M7MSR ps... did notice an increase in noise compared to my 20m horizontal efhw which is strung across garden. Might try vertical in the garden with station, but really want it for use when out and about ..
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. interesting stuff. Keep at it. 73 Peter
@smiffykuk3 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, Yes been using the Spiderbeam pole for sometime… used in portable 40m loop for /p use in the club.. Thanks for video M0MWS
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin. 73 Peter
@John-jp9dz2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos here across the pond.
@watersstanton2 жыл бұрын
MAny thanks
@John-jp9dz2 жыл бұрын
@@watersstanton am sorry I should have gave you my call sign KI4TOH . I just keep on finding your videos I enjoy them. I really like your teaching style . Oh and by the way . You would sale me on every thing you talk about. Man you would make a really good salesmen . It's from how you explain what it is and why or how I could use it. Any how I'll stop going on in a KZbin message. Plus my bad grammar and poor spelling probably not doing me any favors. Hams over here could learn thing or two from you about not being so toxic and hateful too new comers. 73
@adam-g7crq3 жыл бұрын
Interesting video, when I'm out and about with my ft-817 I use an L march with a random length of wire normally around 30 foot or more sometimes less, works a treat. Thanks for the video Peter, Adam G7CRQ
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam 73 Peter.
@kareneighth60453 жыл бұрын
Great video. As always, giving me practical ideas that I can really use. Thanks!
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@jamesgoacher16063 жыл бұрын
Interesting food for thought. I look forward to your possible follow-up regarding matching. All I have to do is find the Lid and Gasket of my Auto Tuner thingy so it can go into the outside world. At present it is on the end of about 10m of ""Long" Wire.
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. 73 Peter
@fishing5402 жыл бұрын
i have bought 3 spiderbeams and must admit there the best around totally recommend waters & stanton
@watersstanton2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. 73 Peter
@MrToymod9 ай бұрын
Self amalgamating tape works well to keep the sections from self closing.
@jamesu15403 жыл бұрын
Great subject, ive been trying to sort out a HF antenna for a small garden. Great channel,
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@pete19273 жыл бұрын
Would definitely like to see some options for Campervans, possibly HF antennas permanently mounted. Currently have a Wellbrook for reception, I'm only an SWL. Would like an effective whip mounted permanently which can be rotated down whilst mobile. Believe it or not the LED lighting in the van chicks out some rfi! Promote your products Peter, every other bugger does.
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
If you have a van conversion I have found that most boot mounts work well at tge top of the rear doors. If you have a coach built model, I am afraid it is a non-starter as there is no metal work. 73 Peter.
@davidlucas68373 жыл бұрын
Great video Peter. Another solution for hf from my soon to get Campervan operation. I could use that parked on a camp site and when activating WWFF sites!
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Great idea 73 Peter
@wild-radio73733 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this with us!♡♡♡
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@riottaba3 жыл бұрын
Feet and inches are a righteous part of English heiritage
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. 73 Peter
@mikestone91292 жыл бұрын
I have the 40 foot spiderbeam pole and I can say it is very sturdy. It is not a light weight pole and I wouldn't want to use it for SOTA unless I could drive up to the location. Buy it is awesome.
@watersstanton2 жыл бұрын
Great to get your feedback Mike.
@elwood.downey3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful info and well explained, thank you.
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@yv6eda3 жыл бұрын
Great info Peter! Thanks!
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MLampner3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter as always these are very helpful I currently have a single band 20M, built out of gray UV resistant PVC. At some point it will be replaced and I have considered the Spiderbeam as a good successor to the current mast. While I have the space for a dipole or even possibly a loop unfortunately there is nothing to hang them from much above 20 feet (6 meters). I like the idea of a pop-up as wind can be a problem here so something that can be brought down easily or even come down on its own would be a plus. I do have a question, could you possibly do something a kin to what DX Commander does with his mulitband vertical. I think I could fabricate the spacers needed to keep the two radiators apart to have a 20 and 40 meter one and therefore not need to pull it down to jumper an insulator. Any thoughts on that?
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marty. It is not possible to create a fan dipole using end fed dipoles. I will explain this sometime in a future video. 73 Peter
@markg6jvy1353 жыл бұрын
Good video as always Peter 👍👏👏
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@bx16v3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the last ft-991a and a psu from your store so I'll look forward to trying out some of the things you've suggested on antennas! (I'm a newbie to HF)best wishes, MI0MCZ.
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Hi ther. Great to hear from you. That’s a great radio and HF conditions will slowly improve over next three years. 15m was open yesterday and I worked Spain on 10m. Have fun. 73 Peter G3OJV.
@itsonlyme99383 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter I was looking at DJ0 IP web site showing how to use a SpiderBeam 12 meter pole as a helical wound vertical for either 160m or 80 meter version.
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Maybe give others a link to info? 73 Peter
@buffplums3 жыл бұрын
Some great ideas thank you
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@alanjames45263 жыл бұрын
Hi, Peter. Thanks for another great video with antenna solutions. Alan KZ6B
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome Alan. Take care. 73 Peter
@alanbiddle3 жыл бұрын
Not a pop-up, but loop antennas can work well as a prop-up for some but not all locations.
@The75Crow3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! Thank you! R2SCM
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. 73 Peter
@timg5tm9413 жыл бұрын
Interesting and familiar 73
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks . 73 Peter
@larsonl6376 Жыл бұрын
please keep talking in feet, some of us live in those "colonies". great videos as usual.
@brian.79663 жыл бұрын
nice price too.
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Sure is!
@danamarcy54143 жыл бұрын
Great ideas- thanks from me. VE6KBI Dana
@watersstanton3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. Take care. 73 Peter
@jonchapman40722 жыл бұрын
fyi that striped shirt is totally bugging your camera out lol