Slidewinder Portable Antennas System, Setup & on air test.

[@Matt-qq8dh]

What would be the best way to put this on a balcony or deck? I have a wooden deck that is around 10 feet high, attached to the side of the house facing the backyard area above the basement exit. The back door of the main floor leads out to it. Thank you.

[@barrykery1175]

Nice video. Someone did a nice job fabricating the antenna. Barry, KU3X/QRP

[@Tantalicdavid]

Many thanks that would be me.

[@barrykery1175]

@@Tantalicdavid Nice job ! Barry

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

This looks really awesome

[@Tantalicdavid]

Thank you

[@EdzashedFudwinkle]

Is this like the PAC 12 with the slider, considering 1 for a balcony installation, possible POTA or Field work.

[@Tantalicdavid]

This far out performs a pac 12

[@SPDTDL]

Does it work in the rain, or would it short out?

[@Tantalicdavid]

Works fine in the rain.

[@Markinpuff]

Is a ground connection required? Can I install it high and run a ground wire.

[@Tantalicdavid]

It comes with the 4 x 4.5m Radials it's not designed to be used up a mast, but can be used on a balconey

[@Markinpuff]

@@Tantalicdavid Is this height limitation because of its structure or distance from ground?

[@Tantalicdavid]

@@Markinpuff Its a ground mounted antenna system not designed to be up a mast. works best at ground level Please search here on KZbin & the internet lots of customers have put content out about their experience of the Slidewinder DX Antenna

[@T.M.G2014]

Can coil be left outside in wet weather

[@Tantalicdavid]

Yes 100% can be

[@T.M.G2014]

@@Tantalicdavid would the whip snap in mild winds or is it resilient

[@T.M.G2014]

@@Tantalicdavid could you use a springer whip on the coil base

[@Tantalicdavid]

@@T.M.G2014 Any antenna under 3m with 3/8 24 tpi thread should work But our Mil whips tend to be a best match to the coil

[@T.M.G2014]

@M1ECC Amateur Radio Station of course, I was thinking of loft installation what I could use as a whip

[@DK5ONV]

Looks very interesting! 👍👍👍

[@Tantalicdavid]

Thank you, You can set these up almost anywhere Customers feedback is they are performing very well for them.

[@DK5ONV]

@@Tantalicdavid I am thinking it over to try out this antenna for my portable activities. We all know no matter which antenna we picking that we never gonna get close to big gun station performance. I am just a one man army with ruined disk, shoulder arm spine syndrome and high degree arthritis. Any antenna is welcome which is simple to install in nearly no time to be able to enjoy maximum possible in play time (talking on the Radio). PLUS: I am not having a Pick Up Truck or an SUV with plenty of room to have tons of accessoires with me. And on top ofit all I love to have my 100W available in the Fields. I already ordered a light weigt foldable tripod speaker stand an hour ago. I am ready for some new sensation, antenna wise. Thx for your informative video. Happy tuesday evening from your Friend Uncle Guenter, DK5ONV

[@Tantalicdavid]

@@DK5ONV Well as you already have a tripod you would only need the Slidewinder DX Coil & our Military folding whip, These perform great I think you would be surprised what you can work with our coil & whip. not to be compared to what others offer we know we use them our selves.