SUPER SIMPLE DX ANTENNA. Easy to make and easy to feed.

This antenna will out-perform a quarter-wave vertical, and does not require a mass of radials. Great for portable or base operation.

[@DarrenRound]

What a pleasant surprise Peter, I'm one of the QSO's in this video, I'm SA6DAZ who was on the beach in Sweden. Thank you again for answering my CQ and you truly were a super signal that day. So much so in fact that it prompted me to seek out a little more information on the radio when I got home. I even wrote the model number down in my notes on the day because the audio was coming through so well, very interesting indeed. Pleasure to talk even though it was brief and thank you for taking the time to make all the video's, they've helped all of us a lot, I only wish I'd recognized your callsign at the time so I could have said thanks in person. 73's from sunny Sweden and it's a delight to be featured on the channel :-)

[@watersstanton]

Hi Darren, great to hear from you. It was a nice coincidence that we were both operating portable. Conditions were quite good that day and it was the first time I had taken the TX500 out for a proper portable test. If you look back a few videos you will se me pouring water over it to prove how water resistant it is. Thank YOU for the QSO and keep safe. 63 Peter.

[@jacek88gb]

Got mine 3 weeks ago. Lovely rig. Can't get enough of it

[@watersstanton]

Great to hear that. 73 Peter

[@leightonlewis4954]

You are a brilliant inspiration to new radio Amateur's, Please keep them coming, 73 from 2W0EQQ 😃

[@watersstanton]

Thanks, will do! Take care. 73 Peter

[@turinskiboy]

Thankyou for the wonderful presentation. Some very good advice, and an opportunity to see the new transceiver in operation.

[@watersstanton]

Many thanks. 73 Peter

[@markramsay6399]

Excellent video. I have a spare 20m EFHW with 49:1. Thinking of experimenting by running it up 10 m pole I have and then back down again. Thx for all your inspiring videos

[@watersstanton]

Go for it!

[@l.a.2646]

Thank you Peter , loved the historical Segway . P-51 Mustang with a Rolls Royce engine were an incredible aircraft. I really like that antenna, I've been playing around building different antennas whilst the weather is nice. I need an RV like what you have. Very interesting radio as well. Thanks for the video! , de Lön N3TGY 73 ..

[@watersstanton]

Glad you enjoyed it. 73 Peter

[@rogerbirchall9037]

Finished this antenna , low swr , very interesting project, thanks Peter

[@watersstanton]

Great. Thanks for watching.73 Peter

[@2E0LMI]

Very interesting video, thank you. Just a note on sporadic E on 10m, it's not over just yet, stations all over Europe still romping through for periods almost every day.. full of very short skip this evening around the 250 to 350 mile distances.. great fun :)

[@watersstanton]

Hi. - yes like last year it seems to extend well into summer. Nit like the old days - end of June and that was that! 73 Peter.

[@tombaffa9374]

Great advice! Saved me from making a lot of mistakes. Thanks

[@watersstanton]

Glad it helped! 73 Peter

[@TechMindsOfficial]

Great video! Will have to try making one myself. Thanks for sharing. Matt M0DQW

[@watersstanton]

Go for it! 73 Peter

[@paulaubuchon2336]

Great video Peter..just update .. finally got my BB7V and it works great. Had to make a special mount for my HOA to be able to be very portable...but great contacts on 20 meters.. TNX 73 Paul K1YOU

[@watersstanton]

Nice work!p Paul. Take care. Peter G3Ojv

[@markg6jvy135]

Always good advice/tips in your videos Peter 👍👏👏

[@watersstanton]

Thanks 👍 73 Peter

[@smiffykuk]

As usual, good practical information with good qso’s to back it up😎

[@watersstanton]

Thanks 👍 73 Peter

[@secretsquirrel7788]

Thank you Peter what a great video

[@VK5KU]

Great video Peter. Really enjoyed it. In the old days I would have said, come to VK-Land. Weather particularly here in Queensland, the sunshine state, is really nice. :-) All the best mate and stay safe. 73 de Kevin, VK4KK

[@watersstanton]

Sounds great! 73 Peter

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Interesting video thanks Peter

[@watersstanton]

Many thanks. 73 Peter.

[@TheRetiredtech]

Enjoyed it.

[@watersstanton]

Thanks. 73 Peter

[@KE6DOA]

that is a really cool radio

[@daveN2MXX]

One of your best videos! 73 de N2MXX NJ USA

[@watersstanton]

Many thanks David. 73 Peter

[@ouijim]

Always enjoy your videos ; ) Forever curious what happens to radio signals when they strike objects like city buildings, hillsides and mountains. . .

[@elwood.downey]

Very pleasant setting in general, and good point for why 20 and 17 make a good antenna combination. But if that flag is from the airfield museum it should be the one with 48 stars, not 50.

[@watersstanton]

It came from museum as window dressing and not an exhibit. Well spotted. 73 Peter.

[@eurekasteve7747]

Great video

[@watersstanton]

Thanks!

[@on4akhbe]

Hi Peter, what is the inner diameter of the tube in your tripod ? Did you only have to remove the bottom section of the spider pole ? Looking to buy a similar tripod. Thanks !!

[@jimsouthall1085]

Thank you for the information. I do something similar on my 31ft RV. Works well. Could you give some information on your RV. Maybe a quick look inside. I am wanting to downsize for my wife and me. Thanks, jim Southall, WB4JAB

[@watersstanton]

The RV is Burstner Harmony 590 . Check my local dealer who has all the photos. www.cranham.co.uk. 73 Peter

[@pd9rd]

Hi Peter, I love the vertical EFHW as it's the only antenna I can set up due to small space. Would you think a rotatable dipole is more or just as effective in a urban surroundings? 73

[@watersstanton]

It all depends on the height of the diipole. I would say that on 20m the vertical EFHW would beat a dipole ar say 8m. If the dipole was at 15m then the dipole might just beat it. Peter

[@pd9rd]

@@watersstanton Thank you Peter, I guess I will have to test and find out. Thanks for your help. 73

[@AliReza-zx8km]

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

[@watersstanton]

Thanks. 73 Peter.

[@busarob1969]

Any information on the choke design ? I would appreciate a drawing etc

[@watersstanton]

Just a few turns for 20m up. Around 8 turns for 40m. Not crytical. I use 43 mix.

[@mikes6844]

Perfect 😃👍🏻

[@watersstanton]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DL1GKC]

Aren’t there any issues (ground losses) if the transformer sits on the ground? People often recommend to put the transformer >2m off the ground

[@watersstanton]

Well if there are, I have not noticed any. I usually put mine around 0.5 metres above ground. I think the loading of the transformer mitigates any further issues with ground proximity. 73 Peter.

[@Bro-f3h]

Jolly 👍good

[@watersstanton]

Many thanks.

[@W4BIN]

I am headed that way. Ron W4BIN

[@watersstanton]

Nice to hear from you. 73 Peter