POTA QRP | TennTennas QRP EFHW & Icom IC-705

[@walterbeaton5056]

Thanks, Mike, for the awesome 9 minute activation! I would like your viewers to know that I have discontinued both versions of the black transformers. On Sunday afternoon, Aug 8th, I will be listing the new white versions of both transformers. My tests show that these run 60 degrees cooler in direct sun. Thanks again, Mike. 73, Walt

[@hamradiotube]

You're the best Walt! Thanks.

[@andrejstefanovski]

ABS?

[@simonsaquatics6869]

"one more wrong note and we'll all be flat." Great video, man. Ive some watched some others but on this one, you have gained a follower!

[@hamradiotube]

Awesome, welcome to the club!

[@thequarantinecatholic]

Just purchased my TenTenna after an Elmer recommended it and low and behold oodles of rad videos by K8MRD Radio Stuff. Jamming out on this FT-891. Fourth contact was Canada on 10 meters. Thanks buddy for the solid rec you provided in that live chat. You rock brother!!!

[@alzeNL]

very nice video indeed, what a lovely location, enjoy all the hard work in putting together a really well made video.

[@MikeN2MAK]

Thanks for the figure 8 tip. I gotta try that with the radials for the WRC.

[@hamradiotube]

I’ve been doing it wrong for so long.

[@ThomasK4SWL]

You're killing it, brother! And, hey, thanks for the mention. Cheers, Thomas K4SWL

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Thomas, my pleasure. Gotta give credit where credit is due.

[@n4jaw]

I have the same deformity issue with mine. It definitely is the heat. I had operated in the direct sunlight for about 4 hours. It was a 96 degree day with a heat index of 102. I used some PVC sealant and electrical tape to bring it back together.

[@hamradiotube]

He's just switched to a different white plastic since I put this video out. He tells me it resists the heat much better and is going to send me one to test.

[@n4jaw]

@@hamradiotube Cool Thanks Mike. Will wait for your review.

[@michaeledmonds3027]

Another great tag along video Mike. You look like you're enjoying your new "job", beats the heck out of pleasing some corporate boss!

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Michael. Yes, I'm enjoying it very much thank you.

[@aldewitt9]

The trick with the figure 8 winding. We did that with teletype tape in the Air Force. I use it all the time with cords and wires.

[@hamradiotube]

It's the only way to go for me.

[@Eugen963]

Crown Royal bag is a nice touch. If you want to try some other Canadian whiskies I recommend Forty Creek and Gretzky 99

[@hamradiotube]

I hate to let you down but the guy at the liquor store gave me the bag without buying the whiskey. It is good though.

[@peterdekeles.]

Great job Mike. All I could think of was snakes! Great Banjo music....

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks. Watch out, there's a snake behind you!

[@K3JRZOnTheAir]

Nice activation! Lucky 13!!!

[@hamradiotube]

Heck yeah!

[@HammockRadio]

Nice activation. I like to think of QRP as an excuse to pack light so you can hike out to the nice quiet spots and take in the scenery while you operate.

[@hamradiotube]

Somehow my pack was still stupid heavy. I need to learn the way.

[@kennethblackwell1137]

Looks like fun, but a bit HOT in the TX heat. Well done, Mike.

[@hamradiotube]

It is a blast. Even in 95 degrees with a 103 heat index. Totally worth it.

[@seangvhaley]

I might know that W3YAD character. I didn't realize I was the 1st contact. Sounded great QRP. Great content as always, keep up the great work.

[@hamradiotube]

Hey thanks for the first contact! Except you called me Mark lol! Hope to catch you again. 73

[@seangvhaley]

@@hamradiotube Yeah I was with a buddy rushing to setup and test the new Platinum WRC to catch you. He called me out," you said Mark", no I didn't. Apparently I did. I was just trying to Ham Harder. Lol

[@hamradiotube]

@@seangvhaley LoL no worries I'm just having fun. I've been called a lot worse trust me! You did #hamharder. You sounded great!

[@BradSnyder1]

9 minute activation, that's great Mike! I haven't been to that park in forever and don't think I've ever been on the back side of it. Very nice view from it though. 73

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah it was a slow day for me lol! You should come out sometime.

[@BradSnyder1]

@@hamradiotube Yeah I will. I’m still going to hit you up soon.

[@wild-radio7373]

Making it look easy!!♡♡♡ awesome adventure hamFam :) 🤜👍🤛

[@wild-radio7373]

@AJ K the one he was wearing? Yes sir ;) one of them♡♡♡

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Aname!

[@hamradiotube]

Lets not forget who coined the phrase...

[@wild-radio7373]

@@hamradiotube and together we are:: hamHarder hamFam !♡♡♡ ;)

[@josempantaleon]

Fun video Mike and that looks like a fantastic park.

[@hamradiotube]

It's even cooler when you come in the way I did. Never knew this part of the park existed.

[@DewayneW4FDT]

Nice activation, I used their normal power version for quite a while at the QTH. Curious to know the effects on the antenna if the transformer is raised into the tree vs the other end of the line and the transformer is down on the ground. Careful you will show your age with the goonies reference. I also have the same throwbag but I bought the foldable "square" bag..

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Dewayne. That was actually the first one I bought, then he send me this one to try out. I really don't know what effect a raised transformer has. I just started doing it this way when I got the arborist throw bag a few weeks ago. It's a lot easier to setup vs. putting up a mast and deploying as an inverted V like I usually do with my PackTenna. I did make it with the transformer closer to the ground and it doesn't seem to matter SWR wise.

[@billdillon8139]

Enjoyed your video. So you recommend the Tenn Tennas QRP EFHW 49:1? Any particular reason you said "38 feet of RG8X?"

[@RadioRunner]

I've said it before, I'll say it again. The most handsome man in ham radio today.

[@hamradiotube]

You must be looking in the mirror Chris!

[@RadioRunner]

@@hamradiotube Ah shit - I did it again.

[@austinhallett9497]

@6:58 is that a space balls reference?? Lovin the videos.

[@hamradiotube]

Of course it is! Glad you got it! Yogurt the wise, yogurt the magnificent. Please please, I’m just plain yogurt.

[@hemitj]

Thank you. Great video and info!

[@hamradiotube]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vemmaterryj]

Great video Mike. keep up the great videos 73

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks, will do!

[@dannoland3133]

The 49:1 transformer needs a little upgrade. That's surprising with only 10W but another toroid and heavier wire for the 2/14 winding will solve the overheating issue.

[@hamradiotube]

It's not a problem with the toroid, it's the plastic. He just started making them out of a different type of plastic since this video and they aren't deforming. He's going to send me one to test.

[@williambouchard4480]

Just started watching your videos and was wondering what bands you are most successful on and is there any particular frequency that you normally use? It seems like as soon as you start calling CQ you get a pile up which is great, although I know you can self spot which is also a big help. I have been using a fishing pole to get a line up in a tree, but I really like your throw bag! Great job. Good luck. N3EDO.

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks for watching William. I'm usually on either 20 or 40 meters. I stay in the General portion of the band just because everyone can work me that way. As far as frequency there is no one freq that we use. Just find a clear one and start calling CQ.

[@randallwood8566]

Great video. Awesome shirt!

[@randallwood8566]

Also, Thomas is awesome.

[@hamradiotube]

lol thanks!

[@hamradiotube]

Yes he is.

[@viccruikshank2441]

Hey Mike, how long of a counterpoise do you use? I watched your first vid, put the remote down and ordered my Tenntennas. Thanks. Love your vids and positive helpfulness.

[@hamradiotube]

You have made a great purchase. You don’t typically need to use a counterpoise with EFHW antennas, therefore I don’t use one. So long as your coax is longer than about 20’ or so, the shield actually acts as the counterpoise.

[@capt_ron4615]

Hi Mike, thanks for another POTA activation and QSO, Ron N1IBQ

[@hamradiotube]

Any time!

[@9M6WST]

Great stuff Mike..

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks for watching!

[@timothyboyd5669]

Do you find a difference in performance putting the box in the air vice the end of the wire?

[@hamradiotube]

Not at all.

[@timothyboyd5669]

@@hamradiotube Ok thanks. I just had not seen anyone do that before. Just built my TenTenna yesterday and thanks to your video, didnt need much trimming

[@k2cjbradio]

Great video! I felt like I was watching a K9ARV video! Thanks Mike! 73 de K2CJB

[@hamradiotube]

Oh man that’s the best compliment I could get. Thanks Chris. I had a lot of fun making this video. I want to do more hiking videos like this.

[@gregmalonewa3gm680]

Mike How long was the wire you were using. Tnx

[@hamradiotube]

65’

[@gregmalonewa3gm680]

@@hamradiotube thx mike. Keep up the great videos.

[@TheNoCodeTech]

You make it look easy man. thanks. TeamReplay for the win, ThNHR

[@hamradiotube]

It is easy. Get on the air and call CQ. Thats the secret.

[@TheNoCodeTech]

@@hamradiotube Well crap, I've been doing it wrong this whole time! Thanks for setting me straight. This is why you are my favorite. Don't tell Tank I said that.

[@W8VHS]

Thank you. Good video 73

[@hamradiotube]

Many thanks!

[@russinks2765]

Nice video, great job

[@hamradiotube]

Thank you very much!

[@wesley20991]

Nice video curious what frequency do you use is it the same nationwide or different every time.

[@hamradiotube]

I'm typically on either 20 or 40 meters. Doesn't matter what frequency you use so long as you are within your license class, though usually I will stay in the General portion of the band. Just find a clear frequency and start calling CQ.

[@neubert500]

OK come on, is that a bluegrass version of Slade and Quiet Riot come on feel the noise while you were winding your antenna back up at the end? Great activation BTW!!

[@hamradiotube]

lol no just some royalty free KZbin music.

[@paulbyrne3328]

Great video. Not impressed with the unun housing. It was on my list to buy. Having 2nd thoughts. Hope they improve the housing for summer in the sun operations. I would suggest using a lighter color box to help reflect the sun

[@hamradiotube]

He has already discontinued this model and is making it out of a different material for the housing. He just emailed me yesterday about it and is going to send me one to test out. It's being made with a white plastic now. When I get it I'll put it through the K8MRD torcher test and do a follow up video.

[@happyending486]

Awesome Mike 🎉

[@hamradiotube]

Thank you!

[@davidcline4286]

Do you always run your unun up ?

[@hamradiotube]

No, I actually just started doing that once i got the arborist throw bag. I usually ran an inverted v with my EFHW's with a mast. Took a lot more time to set up. This is nice and easy.

[@davidcline4286]

@@hamradiotube Cool!

[@CurtTerpstra]

and there was a time where Mike didn't like to operate with the IC-705 because he couldn't activate a park with it. Now the IC-705 holds his personal fastest time to activate from the first contact to the 10th contact. Funny how that works.

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah yeah yeah! I never said I didn't like operating the 705. I always maintained that it was the parks fault. It just took me sneaking into the park from the other side to make it work. Texas state parks had no idea I was there, thus they couldn't turn the bands off :)

[@tangle70]

WM4FL and AD4JW are always on.

[@hamradiotube]

Everyone should always be on. Then i could get more contacts lol!

[@kennethstillwell3462]

Thanks for another great POTA activation video, enjoying the awesome content, keep up the great work Mike 73 KF6IDK

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks, will do!

[@mikemiles3068]

Great video👍✅ looks like POTA could definitely become addictive ❗️

[@hamradiotube]

It really is!

[@badahab]

Good dam activation

[@hamradiotube]

Well thank you very much.

[@JReed305]

Nice! Are you POTAing this weekend?

[@hamradiotube]

Probably. It’s kinda my job now :)

[@JReed305]

@@hamradiotube it's a dirty job but...

[@artadams1]

Stomping around the lone star state, the Yoda of POTA. 73 (from Austin, TX) KI5BXN

[@hamradiotube]

Lol, thanks!

[@TXLorenzo]

Watch out for the Copperheads and Water Moccasins.

[@hamradiotube]

Oh everything that moves wants to kill you here.

[@TXLorenzo]

@@hamradiotube I grew up in that area and can verify that. The most dangerous are the two legged varmits. Having a CCL is highly recommended, especially when alone in the woods.

[@GBHoyt]

DE KG4GVL, here and subscribed because of Hamdom Thoughts, thanks for the activation! 72, The QRPrat.

[@hamradiotube]

Hey awesome. Glad to have you. Thanks for the sub.

[@JayN4GO]

Good job Mike. Have you ever thought of learning Cw and splitting the activation up in ssb/Cw ? Stay cool Lt Dan

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Jay, but no, not really. I can send pretty well but receiving is the problem.

[@JayN4GO]

@@hamradiotube keep on practicing man. You might do Cw activation one day 🤩

[@JarrettGreen]

Nice dam bench.

[@hamradiotube]

Right?!

[@andywilliams1826]

Nice Mike . 73

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Andy

[@KE0ZMK]

Big Tom Callahan!

[@hamradiotube]

lol! Great movie.

[@AliReza-zx8km]

Nice...............

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks

[@donaldsmith3048]

I hope you took a lot of water and some Gatorade with you. Looks like you lost a lot of water and Electrolytes on your walk.

[@503Nick]

It’s tooooo hot there

[@hamradiotube]

I like to think its just right!

[@thomasstandley6309]

@Waylon Well, you might also want to give some credit to the humidity. And yes, I live in Texas.

[@joecraft4409]

We in Texas call this weather our personal Sauna! Love it! KI5IQE

[@joecraft4409]

Hey Mike, buy a kayak and a water proof bag! KI5IQE paddle your butt over there. 👍

[@hamradiotube]

No way, the last time i was in a kayak my phone got wet and destroyed it. I'm not taking that chance with my radio gear, i don't care what kind of bag its in. Plus I don't want to tip over.

[@kylezeringue5673]

Man, you made me sweat watching that! Good job on the p.b.! Let us know if tx is as full of ticks as it looks ;)

[@hamradiotube]

Yeah it was a hot one for sure. I need to hike more and shed some pounds. Haven't seen any ticks, but I used a lot of Off.

[@gutyup101]

[KD2QBV] Right pretty perfect POTA! Gorgeous area! That's what it's all about...

[@hamradiotube]

You got that right!

[@TictacAddict1]

Hi, What antenna on your HT hanging on your pack? Gotta stop watching your videos, I keep trying to buy everything I see you operate with.

[@hamradiotube]

Lol It's a SignalStuff Signal Stick. They come in SMA male, female, and BNC. Fantastic antennas. signalstuff.com/product/super-elastic-signal-stick-sma-male/?ref=4089

[@TictacAddict1]

@@hamradiotube Thanks. Love your videos, pure content done professionally.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

heyy Mike iam here my friend 73 from kb2uew MikeJaisonJoshua you number one 73 from kb2uew

[@hamradiotube]

Hey Alvaro!!

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

Never go into the woods without a weapon.

[@hamradiotube]

I had 2.

[@GreyGhost-r4z]

@@hamradiotube 🙏🙌😉. Don’t run into a Sasquatch 😊. Hope the Job situation is ok. I know it can be challenging.