Scorpion HF Antenna - Control Line Project

This project shows the process of installing a control line for my mobile Scorpion HF antenna.

[@jamespuckett6457]

Great video. I just ordered a Scorpion 680 to install on my truck.

[@reggiejones2513]

Hi Mike, beautifull antenna and excellent video, thank you.....73!

[@kc8653]

I've been wondering what a hitch mount would look like on the Silverado I'm just piecing all my HF equipment together now I just need the mount and antenna and I am done but I think I'm going to go this route maybe not the same antenna but mounting on the hitch

[@ve8nc]

We are having problems with this antennas. I have looked at your videos regarding the Scorpion antenna repair but I did not see how the connectors were done in the base.At present we have no continuity between the centre of the coaxial connector and the connection of the coaxial to the side of the antenna. We should have it for the operation of the antenna.Did you take the base apart and what did you see or how was the center coaxial connected?How did you take the base apart. Thanks VY!XY

[@mefedler]

You should contact Scorpion Antennas directly.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

thanks Sr terrific job 73 from kb2uew

[@bwmcofc]

Very nice setup and of course great antenna..73 n4ghp

[@Kody10538]

How did you know how many turns you needed for that choke?

[@njgates7189]

Thanks for the video! I recently traded my 2000 Silverado 1500 for a 2013! I'm curious how you got power from the engine compartment to you power block. Thanks in advance for any help or tips that you can share! 73, Nate - N8RIT

[@mefedler]

I ran heavy power lines from one of the batteries in the engine compartment to a power distribution box under the back seat. The power lines to the box are 6 gauge and are fused on both the positive and negative leads near the source in the engine compartment. The power distribution box under the back seat powers both radios, the antenna and additional flood lighting circuitry outside the truck. The Anderson power pole power block shown in the video obtains its power from the power distribution box described.

[@njgates7189]

Mike Fedler Thank You!

[@stevest.martin3940]

What is the bronze coil of wire for at the base of the antenna ?

[@mefedler]

The coil is called a "shunt coil" it is used for adjusting the impedance for the best SWR.

[@stevest.martin3940]

Mike Fedler did the antenna come with it or did you add it ?

[@mefedler]

At the time I purchased the antenna it cam with it.@@stevest.martin3940

[@josephkopeczy2644]

What if you get rear ended make a peace go the side of your truck have a peace welded to the hitch be alot better not in the way of your tail gate or hatch