QRP Portable self contained DIY Antenna. Packtenna? LNR Trail Friendly?

[@TinkerJohn_W5CYF]

Nice project...thanks for sharing.

[@Ron_C]

Thanks!

[@MichaelSmith-yy8fw]

I never saw a follow up video on the counterpoise or on the air test. Cool looking antenna and good video. MikeinMinnesota N0WDM

[@Ron_C]

Yeah, sorry about that. Life got in the way and I haven't even turned on a radio in many moons...shameful.

[@cam-man7350]

Excellent job. Let's see deployment in the field

[@Ron_C]

Thanks! Hopefully, if the stars align....haha, I plan to do more portable operating this year. I really want to do some more Parks On the Air activations!

[@68cristian]

great video thanks for sharing.

[@Ron_C]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@k2cjbradio]

Nice job!!

[@Ron_C]

Thanks! Already working on another one. I bought a 100w 9:1 unun...Just need to make sure I label them!

[@mabuhaydxstitchamateurradi9908]

Ron let me wave @ K2CJB :) :) :) TNX 73

[@RobMacKendrick]

Great design! Quick hint, for you or others: fix the unun to the frame with nylon nuts and bolts. More reliable than epoxy and you can take it off again if you want.

[@Ron_C]

Thanks! That is an awesome idea! I'll definitely revisit that tip this year....come on warmer weather!....lol.

[@tangotracker5297]

Great little video on a cool piece of home made kit! Thanks for sharing! Just subbed!

[@Ron_C]

Thanks! I really appreciate it! Incidentally, I recently created a new channel specifically for ham radio. I'm leaving these videos here, but the next amateur radio related videos I make will be uploaded to the new channel. I felt that most of the radio folks didn't want to be bothered with my other activities! Thanks again! Here is the link to the new channel. 73 de K4SFC kzbin.info/door/-OJ2aGp03pPkKDVcY7LVhA

[@kevinokeefe7796]

Can you post a link to the unun you are using

[@Ron_C]

Sorry I missed this comment! I'm pretty sure I bought it from this ebay seller. www.ebay.com/itm/KIT-QRP-Backpacking-9-1-Unun-For-Random-Wire-End-fed-SOTA-POTA-Female-BNC/333433575455?hash=item4da230981f:g:OwMAAOSwTuJYphSx

[@MuzzleMike]

Giving me some ideas ! Just finished the Inverted V for home use . Oh one last thing . I will not be using my wife's saw . I own the saw in my house ! 😉

[@Ron_C]

haha...She bought it, it's a silly scroll saw, the other saws are mine! lol. I made a linked dipole last year. I should make a video on that too....so many radio vids I should've made and didn't. But.....I still can!

[@WASRT001]

Where I can buy that 9:1 unun?

[@Ron_C]

I'm about 99% sure that I got it from this ebay seller, but it he doesn't have any. Might be able to send him a message and inquire. www.ebay.com/usr/revgotchrist (At 1:45 in this video I show his call sign inside the box)

[@TheSmokinApe]

That turned out great, looking forward to the test video. Lol @ Rontenna

[@Ron_C]

I didn't coin that phrase, all the credit for that name goes to N9YO. I've already started anther one with a 9:1 unun rated to 100w. Just need to keep them labeled!

[@TheSmokinApe]

Ron C right, don’t hook that 20w to the 857

[@Ron_C]

No doubt! I'm confident it's set to 100w right now..haha. That little toroid might get a little warm.

[@TheSmokinApe]

Ron C for real, anyway great idea for an antenna. I dig it

[@Ron_C]

Stolen ideas from other antennas anyway. Thanks! A lot cheaper than an $80+ alternative!

[@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures]

Ron I really like that antenna system you built!! I need that to use with the QCX that I built!! Looking forward to see a video of you setting that antenna up and making some contacts. I have the QRPguys.com end fed 1/2 wave antenna kit that I built, but of course for an end fed and being that it is for 40 Meters it is roughly 66 feet long. It does wind up on the PCB that the connector is on along with an inductor and capacitor. Really like to see how that is going to work. Juddie WD8WV

[@Ron_C]

I have a 100w version of that unun on the way and on the next one, I'm adding more wire, probably 58'. I have a list of "good" lengths of long wire antennas from some testing done..somewhere: in feet-29, 35.5, 41, 58, 71, 84, 107, 119, 148, 203, 347, 407, 423. www.hamuniverse.com/randomwireantennalengths.html

[@kevinokeefe7796]

Ron C do you have a chart like this for off center fed or know where one is Any help would be greatly appreciated

[@dogfishheadcase3954]

Thank you for the video. Can you post where you got the antenna wire?

[@Ron_C]

Thanks for the comment! Here is a link to the wire used for this project: Davis RF POLYS-26 www.k1cra.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=DAVISPOLYS-26

[@hamradiocq]

Hey! I thought of the name for antenna. AlienDudeTenna

[@Ron_C]

Right on. I just need to make some accents with some paint!

[@mabuhaydxstitchamateurradi9908]

Cool :) Anything ...

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

I would call it the pocket-tena. ;)

[@Ron_C]

That's a clever one! Thanks for the comment!

[@mabuhaydxstitchamateurradi9908]

Nice idea Vac :)

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

MABUHAY DX Amateur Radio thanks!

[@paulhastings3109]

Wanting to my my unun. Not sure how yet, this is all new 73 KQ4CDPaul

[@Ron_C]

I got into these simple antennas after watching guys on KZbin doing SOTA activations. That's actually what got me interested in Ham Radio. Being able to stop the car, motorcycle, bicycle, etc and quickly setup a quick and simple station is appealing to me.

[@mabuhaydxstitchamateurradi9908]

Too many notifications I am receiving Ron, and I missed a few of your uploads. Time zones :) This one is I'll include in my DIY lists :) Great share Tnx 73 & MABUHAY! See you down the log...Like #18 :)

[@tommycheshire5508]

I have searched Home Depot,, Lowe’s, etc for 26 Hague wire with no success. Where did you buy yours? N4KBM

[@Ron_C]

Sorry! WHen I moved (Copied) these videos to the other channel, the info in the descriptions were neglected. I bought that wire online-www.k1cra.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=DAVISPOLYS-26

[@kevinokeefe7796]

Where can I get that unun you are using can you post a link

[@Ron_C]

Absolutely. Here is the OP who makes and sells them. www.ebay.com/sch/revgotchrist/m.html?ssPageName=&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2654

[@joeframo3347]

Everybody's trying to make your name for themselves on KZbin can't believe this watching all this nonsense

[@Ron_C]

.....What....? Read that comment out loud to yourself and let me know if it makes any sense.