I PUT A MASSIVE ANTENNA ON MY CAR AND SPOKE TO THE USA!!!

[@welshbikepackingadventures]

That mike in the USA has the deepest voice iv ever heard. Great contact ,and fabulous antenna!

[@Jim_2E0HKM]

Bought one of those telescopic anteannas a few months ago from Knights. Best antenna I've had for quick portable use on my lunch breaks at work. So easy to drop a few sections and switch between bands too. Pushes out a great signal.. I use mine on my BMW Mini roof so at full stretch on 20m just imagine how that thing looks! Haha. Try attaching some light wire the same length as the anteanna to the top using a little crocodile clip. It will give you 40m too.

[@richardmillican7733]

In Andy Kirby's next video.... How I survived a lightning strike!! That'd be a cool antenna for my camper van!! Ideal due to "limited" storage space!

[@briantheminer]

😂😂😂

[@Hydrostream1972]

👍....lol

[@chris6955]

Andy I use the tape measure as a counterpoise on the atu same length as the whip is set too

[@nigelbrooks6756]

Fantastic idea , could even use as a inverted L

[@andykirby]

Ahh so that's what you wanted to tell me! We've been too busy to catch each other the last week!

[@stephenjones9153]

@@andykirby The tape measure is actually an Antenna. Commonly know as a TapeTenna.😉😊👍👍

[@donaldsmith3048]

Maybe you can put a spring in there would help protect the whip.

[@yodab.at1746]

If that antenna gets much longer, you'll be able to exploit the electrical differential between earth and upper atmosphere and power your car for free 🤔😂😂💥

[@deadpoollane4229]

but he did, didnt you listen...... he was talking with an alien... hahahaha

[@QHQ76345]

Lol

[@BigBobby713]

I don't have a cb at all but I caught a vid a few weeks ago and here I am again, happy Thanksgiving from the Orlando area.

[@DK5ONV]

That sounded as my Friend W4RN Michael's Voice right at the Beginning of the Video... happy thx giving Andy...👍👍👍

[@harrie1]

The Harrie1 antenna. Same telescopic whip Take 4 measuring tape's 5 meter long. Drill a hole in the beginning of the metal. Use as 4 x radials .

[@G7GTI]

I have the storm500 the first one was faulty, Moonraker sent a replacement FOC and it works brilliant especially for its size and very easy to tune for a low SWR 👍

[@stewpot3971]

15m is always a great band to work (almost as exciting as when 12m is open). Nice one Andy!

[@GordonHudson]

I used to run a 20m quarter wave on my Mini, made from Larkspur tank whip sections. When I was driving! Worked ZL from the middle of town once.

[@PedroskiClimb]

I've got the same... Load of ex-mil Racal Clansman and Larkspur antenna sections. Ran same on my Jeep GC... 5m of whip attached to a Breedlove mount with SG237 tuner. Worked lots of ZL and VK running 5W and less from the south coast East of Brighton.

[@GordonHudson]

@@PedroskiClimb Dirt cheap at the time. I had two ladder bars joined together with the rubber antenna base. I do think Andy is quite like this guy when it comes to things like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpiwmJ6iYsyFrs0

[@PedroskiClimb]

@@GordonHudson yesssss. That Paul Whitehouse character is Andy!

[@joerowland7350]

@@PedroskiClimb breedlove mounts are rock solid I run one on my 4×4 whith a big antnna n 8 inch plate But sandwich 20× 36 1/8 steel plate under it n put 4 rerods under it n over the roof supports

[@Rogneil100]

Great demonstration! Bought one of these direct from a Chinese supplier - comes with an M10 thread so needed re-tapping with a 3/8 dye to fit my adapters - a simple job. Cut a 1m length of aluminium support pole hammered into ground as earth spike, 3/8 to pl259 adapter /clamp and works a treat! I use a VNA at base of antenna and telescope antenna for best SWR. Simple and efficient Ground Plane! Would be great for camping and motorhomes portable setup.

[@mikes1798]

That’s an excellent portable set up. Can easily drive to a scenic outlook on a Saturday morning, pick up your favorite cup of brew, set yourself up in a nice parking spot, and within a half an hour you’ll probably have at least a half a dozen contacts.

[@RHauto]

That is the most ridiculous antenna I've ever seen on a car, but I love it!! Haha

[@stewartrv]

Check out Cal's (DX Commander channel) video - he had a 10m DX Commander Fiberglass antenna connected to his Mercedes :)

[@chrisbartlett6022]

@@stewartrv I do that /P it works well :-) Never tried driving with it though !

[@stewartrv]

@@chrisbartlett6022 Yeah not recommend when driven :)

[@philm7bvv42]

Enjoying your work & music....

[@davidsradioroom9678]

Great DX. It is nice the higher bands are opening up.

[@J3sus1sL0rd1]

I already had use similar antenna in mid 80's along with long bottom rod that were tied into 108 inch 11 meter CB mobile antenna whip on top of parked car's rooftop. I really had notice 20 meter activity were very so hot.

[@samiam5557]

Makes your car look like a R/C car! I have ran 102" whips the longer the better. I'm amazed you reached Michigan! I'm in Michigan. Good video Sir!

[@walesunt]

Antenna worked well and really looked good in the TT 😁

[@-_Robert_-]

That was amazing Andy. The car look sick with the whip.

[@sashonikolov]

Just be careful not to drive under the trolleybus network :)

[@generalingwer4341]

Really funny ,brought back a memory of a old ham friend that had this huge colinear antenna on his car.decades ago it broke out some flouresant tubes at gas station canopy.lol.

[@redjohn20001]

That's probably big enough to make an End Fed Half Wave on 10/11 metres. Now if I made a small box which screwed between the mount and antenna and the box contained a 49.1 transformer..................... Hmm

[@TR6Telos]

For dx you dont need hills, unless you use the side as a reflector. On rocky ground is rubbish signal straight up. Best ground is wet ground, farmland or the sea, great video ordered one.

[@mattd6128]

Add a few gigawatts ,a flux capacitor and a clock tower and you could time travel with that thing. Really cool contact. I mostly use dual band 2m/70cm hooked to a jpole and have made some really good contacts here in the USA. I also enjoy using SSB on cb radio using a magnetic mounted Stryker A10 antenna , my longest contact has been little over 1900 miles without a linear just well tuned radio. It’s really cool to see you be able to contact other countries from your mobile set up. Thanks for sharing

[@nickjh1968]

Fantastic! And what a toon to end on, absolute banger! 👌

[@IrishvintageTVRadio]

I love the telescopic antenna, it's insane!!

[@Ibsonlovesyou]

Another great video, I would love to see how that icom tuner does. Looking forward to that video.

[@ll-bc7ou]

Nice contacts Andy the antenna is definitely working for you. Now the music at the end got me going too ... 73's.

[@mikemiles3068]

Happy Thanksgiving from Texas❗️👍. 73. KV5P

[@markkane5176]

Cracking video Andy, well done from the mobile 73s from Dublin.

[@Dave64track]

Wow that was amazing great antenna with so many clear signals brilliant. Loving the end audio track keep up the great work.

[@andrewjackson5586]

Good music at the end too 👍

[@RabMac108AT10six]

Brilliant stuff Andy. Thanks for sharing

[@WanderingWheelie]

Hi Andy. We have an accessible Motorhome and want a good AM/FM or a side band CB. What would you recommend and anyone who could possibly fit?

[@joerowland7350]

Anytone 6666

[@simonsmith94]

What a good idea. Thanks for the info on this Antenna. By the way keep those tunes coming 👍👍

[@iainet]

What about the other antenna we saw at the beginning?

[@acestudioscouk-Ace-G0ACE]

Good going Andy and good fun! I'm surprised no-one has marketed a giant stainless whip before. Keep up the good work.

[@paulmark63]

Hi Andy will buy the antenna telescopic on my scanner but I have a BNC do you know what adapter I need to get look forward to hearing from you paul In Orpington

[@mikelonneke1844]

It's easy to figure the length of a straight, tubular 1/4 wavelength vertical antenna (which Andy is using). This NEVER changes. The length is feet is equal to 234 divided by the frequency (in MHz). MHz is the abbreviation for Megahertz. Andy was speaking on 21.385 MHz. So, take 234 and divide it by 21.385. Your answer is expressed in feet. 73 to all Mike Amateur Radio W4RN Round Hill, Virginia USA

[@andykirby]

Nice to make the contact again Mike, I wasn't ebike mobile this time 😁 hope you had a nice thanksgiving.👍🏻 73 until next time.

[@robertmeyer4744]

great job .nice moonraker has them. in the US they are common hear. MFJ has one. even coils for 40/80 meters and with 2 -80 meter coils will tune 160 meters. when adding coil the Q goes up and tunning can be tricky. should work great 6 meters. maybe even 4 meters but in the US we don't have 4 meter ham. bring a laptop and you can work some digital with that 7100 . you can do parks on the air from the UK . becoming big in the US. I do POTA with IC 7300 and battery with a wire antenna . even 6 meters FT8 contacts. 73's

[@SteveH-TN]

Thanks for sharing your story and QSO, Especially enjoyed you using the magnetic mount on your car ! Thinking I should try it sometime in near future. Appreciate you sharing the video. I enjoyed watching. 73 Steve AA4SH

[@brian.7966]

Andy you have done it again, well done.

[@stevecarsley2525]

Amazing Andy how far you can get.

[@oldpreach]

I've used the MFJ version of this (1979) for parks on the air. Does a great job all the time. I've even put it fully extended on the car a few time... Quite a site! BTW, it will work on 7mhz with the MFJ coil.

[@1_ledgend]

Can you use the telescopic on 11 meters Andy? It looks nice piece of kit. Thanks for great videos.73s

[@EvgeniX.]

oh i like the warning at 1:10 "Please note this is NOT designed for mobile use" which is exactly what you did 😆

[@paulwilson1555]

Mobile as in driving... He is static mobile...

[@EvgeniX.]

@@paulwilson1555 a 'static mobile', a loud silence in a shining dark

[@johnnorth9355]

Love the telescopic - especially if the come with free tape measures (lol I am so cheap !).

[@ManuelPinner]

Look like a RC Race Car, The Telescopic Antenna can be use with a MFJ Antenna Tuner,

[@ianmangham4570]

We are reviewing you Andy, NANOO NANOO 👾

[@bestestimesreborn]

Nice antenna. Nice radio. Good video.

[@mikecrockford6500]

Great Video Andy and what a banging tune 👌

[@phillipvk3dcz369]

Reminds me of a cb'er 46 years ago who mounted a half wave ringo antenna to his car and parked outside my place and called me on air. My cb jumped it was so strong! Later we became radio amateurs and he became a radio inspector.

[@chucknorris3984]

At least your toaster never started producing audio noises.

[@1993MAZDAMIATA]

6:20 it sounds like the robot that says the emergency alerts in the usa

[@Dusty_Ham]

This is really cool, I'll have to look into getting one of these antennas for my car. Cheers!

[@raymondmartin6737]

Hi Andy, I just ordered this antenna here, today from moonraker, and the adapter too. I think it's 41.95 Pounds for the price they charged me and about 42 Pounds for Fed Ex international to US shipping.I saw about 88 Pounds for the total amount, to be converted to $ US 🇺🇸 for my account. I also have the IC-705 and AH-705 tuner, so I look forward to try it on my Jeep Renegade with the Diamond K-400 mount with an SO-239 connector, at the lip 💋 of my trunk hatch. I also have the Comet UHV- 6, multiband HF antenna, and some Diamond single band whips, which I imported from Waters and Stanton, because they seem better than the US 🇺🇸 version of the Diamond single band whips. I am not sure yet how well they will perform as I am just testing them om my Jeep with my Rig Expert HF-6 Analyzer. 73 de W2CH Ray, New Hampshire. version

[@andykirby]

That's awesome Ray! The icom tuner is great isn't it! I think that setup will work great in your jeep! Hope to catch you on the air one day! 73!

[@raymondmartin6737]

@@andykirby Thank you. Hope to QSO with you too. Cheerio!

[@mhammer5]

Hi Andy great video. I always enjoy experimenting with antennas too. About 4 hours ago M0SZT posted a new video about a loop antenna. Not sure what part of the UK he lives in.

[@philsimprezawrx]

Lovin the tunes great video as all ways 73s😁

[@ianmangham4570]

Sounds around eleven foot mate

[@stevemunro8559]

Spoke to you last night on 350, got to New Zealand on one of those, they don't like the wind tho 73's

[@andykirby]

Hey Steve nice to talk to you👍🏼 check tonights video!

[@andy2E0JIU]

Nice review Andy,great incoming signals you were getting too!! What power was you running ? 73

[@CampervanCookout]

Nicely done Andy! I do wonder if the socket on the icom tuner is strong enough for that whip? What’s your view?

[@Davidm-M0TPT]

Hello it will snap it off, if your thinking of the 705 ;)

[@kazcat8096]

It would be to weak to hold it put a 3/8 mount on a die cast box mount the box on a short pole setting it for the bands you wish to use you should not need a atu

[@radiolongwire]

Nice electronic music in background mate, nice mobile static set up, 73

[@MichaelLaferriere]

I have a 213" telescopic antenna from Wolf River Coil. I plan to order a second one and try making a dipole. I'm glad to see from your video that they are strong enough to extend horizontally, should work nice on 40m, no loading coils! 73 - KC1OCA

[@DeeMcQueen]

That's crazy mate! USA on 10 Watts! Oh by the way I passed this morning woohooo 🥳 waiting for certificate

[@beemcbike]

How cool is that, perfect for every band👍🇨🇭

[@cheesedoff-with4410]

My copy of "The Foundation Licence Manual for Radio Amateurs" arrived today.................... And it's all your fault.

[@Ei2iP]

Just goes to show, you need propagation...and any compromise antenna will work... Roll on big openings on 28MHz

[@AaronHuber]

Can you please post a link to the adapter and mounting kit you were using. Thanks for another fun video.

[@BLACKHEAT1028]

Want to put a 3 disk magnet mount on the roof of my Ram Truck so i can do the same thing with the same antenna, I also have Hamsticks 10m-40m I will use also

[@Paddy_Roche]

Loved that Andy, might get meself one of them Whips! Do you know I had a feeling the was Uncle Mike again, lol. Take care buddy.

[@qrphfradio7753]

They're roody expensive though those telescopic antennas.

[@pgmilling]

Always great to watch your content. I always opt for mag mount fixings but see you have a fixed system. Any chance of a review on this some time in the future. Cheers

[@stuarteales37]

Hi Andy great video what's the radio that you are using thanks Stu

[@kayleesimonpussinboots3505]

Impressive!! I speak to the USA regularly, but I'm in California so that's not impressive at all. It's also unimpressive when they speak back.

[@andykirby]

🤣👍🏼😎

[@basshorseman998]

look like it's taken off a massive great boombox

[@rickiefancy2453]

Were did u get Ariel from

[@curtstacy779]

Nice and easy setup I like it. why do you feel the need to run the whip with a tuner? unless you are going for a lower frequency antenna. 1/4 wave is a very good antenna and hard to beat. you will just degrade the antenna with the tuner. unless you are just trying to get away from getting out of the car.

[@gorby928ify]

Ah now I see what your were talking about😃. That is definitely one mad arse whip just don't forget you have it on the car 🤔😁

[@andykirby]

Haha! Yeah mate, defo don't want to forget and then drive with that on there🤣

[@radiolongwire]

Nice music at the end of your vidéo Andy, i like your channel, share with us how you make these sounds, remind me good electronic memories, best 73

[@andykirby]

I will do that soon! For sure!

[@gamlemann53]

Great antenna Andy. I will buy me one! The best from LB1NH. The music is also very good!

[@redeyegooner]

Cool channel 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Do you think you could use this telescopic antenna with your Wonder Wand widebander ? I'm just getting back into cb after 30 odd years and am trying to catch up on the latest equipment and scrape together a cheap, portable rig to get out on for a bit of fun. I've seen off-brand versions of these large telescopics for around 20quid, and then a 30w HF full band 5-55mhz QRP antenna for around 45 quid. I'm just wondering if they could be used together, and if that would give me a decent portable option for relatively cheap. What do you think?

[@LOWIUK]

Andy .. any chance of doing a review on the Sharmen antenna .. ive got a Diamond X50 in my loft. The Sharmen looks very similar and would sit nicely in my loft for 27mhz

[@hillhansberger8695]

where’s the adapter from

[@Inkling777]

Perhaps someone needs to create a GPS smart enough to know when to raise and lower an antenna like this while driving down a highway.

[@Mark300win]

What mount did you use on your card trunk?

[@maxwellbruce4747]

Superb as usual Andy :-)

[@cultimatic8927]

Hi Andy great video. Is it possible to have a handheld radio and reach usa.What is the furthest radio signal you have reached. Happy New year

[@andykirby]

Happy new year. In a few years time when we are at the top of the solar cycle it will be possible most likely to reach the USA on a handheld yes!

[@cultimatic8927]

@@andykirby thanks,Andy I'm thinking we are always able to reach 🇺🇸 or Australia with a decent powered set up and antenna. Im thinking this because the early pioneers who started the radio communication game were always in this long distance communication,regardless of cycle, maybe atmospheric pressure, moisture may have a negative impact but hey I haven't done the test. Please if you can do a location range test how far you can reach with your best set up. Lovit I'm hooked on these videos. Haven't got clue but keen to learn the trade.😊

[@petermainwaringsx]

Thanks Andy for a nice video. Subscribed and clicked the "All Bell".

[@2pi628]

And I'm still waiting for my ebay/china order! Can hardly wait to attach this baby to my Chinese USDX HF Walkie Talkie! LoL 🤣

[@nxesr]

Silly question can you use the same telescopic antenna on a CB Radio?????

[@andykirby]

Not a silly question!😊 you can but you'd have to tune it to the CB bands.

[@jacqueslemieux6235]

Great music at the end

[@EmperorMingg]

Coar, where did you get that lip mount with cap for the boot Andy mate? I’ve been looking for something like that for my car, I’m trying to move away from the mag mount looking too messy!

[@andykirby]

It's a diamond/nagoya mini mount, works great especially as my car is ally so magnets don't stick to it.

[@EmperorMingg]

@@andykirby ah nice one I’ll have a look. Cheers for getting back to me mate!

[@chrisbartlett6022]

Nice video, interesting antenna.

[@joeblow8593]

Nice going into the U.S.

[@garymustoe2524]

HI andy , that telescopic antenna looks fantastic got to have one! What mount do you use on your car? Did you have any problems with earthing? im looking at getting a couple . Cheers and 73s

[@alvarogaitan2529]

jejejej fantastic antenna wooow terrific congratulations 73 from kb2uew

[@christophersmith1155]

IM WANTING TO TRY THIS AT ABOUT 17 1/2 FEET SO I CAN TRANSMIT HALFWAVE ON CB RADIO FROM MY CAR.

[@tangoseal1]

Youre nuts mate! Love it. Thats why im subbed. 7100 is a bad@$$ radio and I have one too. 73 from USA kk4ydr