Testing Ham Radio HT Antennas (Signal Stick, Nagoya, Diamond)

[@dougeastman]

Just wanted to send a thanks your way. Your channel convinced me to get licensed a couple weeks ago. Today, I was able to respond to an emergency call on Mt Baker (Washington) from a hiker with a medical emergency and relay the info to SAR. They were over 10 miles away and I contacted them on a Baofeng UV-82C with a Nagoya 771. I was also able to make a contact on a repeater 25 miles away. So glad I got into the hobby, thanks again!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Wow. That is awesome! Good for you!

[@ST-bk5uf]

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[@mainetomass99]

Cody Walker Jr Mt. Baker in Washington State. He wrote exactly that.

[@maximoaugustus1768]

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[@maximoaugustus1768]

@Fabian Ryan thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@johnnyfive7158]

Purchased BF-F8HP and NA-771 via your store along with an original UV-5R with the intent of disassembly and internal component inspection of both boards to see what the differences really are. Will take detailed photos in attempt to shed some light on what is different internally between the two. Your videos are awesome and have given me more information into the amateur radio scene than anything else thus far.

[@neilgelinas9926]

I have the UV5Riii i would say need for bigger battery related to higher power output.

[@joeshmoe7899]

Looking at the spreadsheet, 2m can have a noticeable improvement (+6db) by upgrading rubber antenna. But, 70cm would need a directional antenna (yagi, etc) to make a noticeable difference.

[@researchandbuild1751]

Built my own 19 inch whip antenna that is a male sma to F connector, F connector has a 19inch galvanized wire soldered to center conductor, and a 19 inch insulated stranded wire soldered as ground, hanging down (rattail). NanoVna says resonance around 146ish mhz with SWR below 1.8 along 144-147. People report good signal Its essentially a 2m dipole. Nanovna actually did say it was around 73ohms. Hence the 1.5 and higher swr.

[@jay-rus4437]

Have been using the signal stick on all of my HTs now for approx 1 year. Thinking about trying out attaching a PL259 jumper between the radio and signal stick. Just looking for some additional versatility to keep in our emergency bags. The signal stick is really nice though.

[@juredjokic9335]

Hi Josh, here's Jure from Slovenia. Well, I just wanted to purchase a radio to listen to weather reports&warnings for Adriatic coast on cca 156 - 165 MHz ( adequate to your NOAA only for Adriatic sea/Croatia ) for my kayaking & boating needs...but...after I watched some of your videos to educate myself at least about the basics... I got addicted. With your enthusiasm, you infected me totally for this hobby and will attend to ''A'' class licence. Her N is up to 100 W and A to 3.000 W also with more bands allocated to amateurs. Actually it's a strong memory for like 37 years back ( I'm 58 :) ) when I was a ''radioteleprinerist'' in ''old'' Yugoslaw army and at that time I actualy passed II. class with 100 alfanumeric signs / 5 in group separated by spacer / at sending and 120 receiving, so ''first love'' struck again :). So for ''water reistant'' needs, I've found Baofeng UV-9R Plus, 8 W or GT-3WP, 5 W, at first I was watchng Unidens ( marine but only VHF ) but then I thought, why not have dual band for a little fun along the way. So if you are familiar with UV-9R Plus or GT-3WP what would you say ? I watched your video saying an extra 3 Watts wuldn't bring mch but still ....on the sea it may make the difference ? My observation is : In favor of UV-9R Plus : - big battery 2800 mA - 8 Watts - bigger screen ( else I might need my 2,5 + reading glasses :) ) In favour GT-3WP : - nice, small and handy design with color buttons :):):) which both I would upgrade with Nagoya NA-771 or SainSonic dual band 36 cm SMA ( both with 2,15 db/2 m and 3,0 db / 70 cm ) I'm asking you, my dear teacher, UV or GT and Nagoya or SainSonic ? Thanks in advance, Jure or future S50xxx/M

[@juredjokic9335]

100 alphanumeric reffers to Morse of course :)

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I have not worked with either radio, the reviews on Amazon for the GT-3WP seem to be on the poor side. I'd probably go with the UV-9R. Thank you for watching!

[@juredjokic9335]

Thanks a lot, me myself was 51 for UV 49 for GT :), mainly because of 8 Watts. Miklor says GT3-WP to be the nearest cousin to UV82, I watched tons of things so I'm not sure if you mentioned UV82 in your video/reviews ? For antenna I reccon you'd advise Nagoya since I haven't seen any SainSonic in your vid's ? Just this more than I will not bother you anymore :) Some vendors offers ''Baofeng'' and some ''Baofeng - Pofung''. Do you know why is that, difference ? Thanks ... and where can I see your live-stream schedule ?

[@eliask6715]

Hi from Greece! Love your content and keep up the good work!

[@Aaron48219]

Why would the bnc diamond have that much more fs than the sma version? Also, bummed there wasn't any Abbree in this. But I digress. What your saying is that size matters... 7:55

[@28thlatitude]

Thanks so much for doing this video. I was just in the market for finding a new antenna for my radio!

[@michaeleber4752]

Loctite 290(?) is a loctite product that says it can be used when applying to connectors (ie. convert my TidRadio to BNC) and also improves connectivity between the two pieces. Wonder if it will help when using a converter between the radio and antenna.

[@Donkarnage223]

oh cool you mention the Signal Stick. I just ordered a white one for my Yaesu HT and I am going to try their new 1/4 wave NMo for my mobile.

[@allenbryant]

You mentioned the statement by the ARRL about trying to get more young people involved. I'm 42 and have had my technician license since I was 20ish and the biggest impediment that I had to going deeper into the hobby was cost. I basically did nothing with my license for 20 years and now I'm trying to get the hobby going again and the biggest impediment to that is cost. I know I can get on the local repeater and talk till the cows come home for very little investment but thats not the interesting part of the hobby to me. I want to play with satellites and weak signal vhf and uhf and digital modes but. I've said all that to say this, no radio manufacture makes a full use technician class radio. I can buy FM radios of all shapes and sizes but to fully utilize a technician license I would have to buy a radio that would start at $1500 dollars. No one makes an all mode 6m thru 23cm radio and that would be the definition of a Technician class radio, which should be doable for less than $1500. I believe getting young people interested, and we have to face reality that the only young people that will be interested will be those with a science or engineering bent, will require the manufacturers to look at their offerings and start aiming those at younger generations. Ham radio is marketed heavily towards older generations. The ARRL could help with that but the online retailers need to look at their marketing too. Ham radio reminds me of church, we've never done it that way or why can't we do it the same way we've done it for that last 80 years... I really like your videos because the discussion is different than if I was listening to two guys that had been licensed for 50 years, there's good information there, but I don't think that they connect to those that have been licensed for 1 to 10years. Sorry, I think I rambled and this is long but I've been thinking about my barriers to re-entry which i feel share some similarities to those of younger people.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Is the issue that the “wonder” technician radio doesn’t exist? Or that there are no buyers for such a radio? There have been all mode vhf uhf radios. They’re not as popular as they once were. Also you only need a BaoFeng and some cheap material to build a yagi if you want to work fm satellites. 😂 Have you seen the ICOM 9700 yet?

[@allenbryant]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse The IC-9700 looks interesting but I bet it will be comparable in price to the IC-7300. For a couple hundred dollars more you can buy a Kenwood TS-2000 that's all mode all band and full duplex for satellites. If I thought that I could swing that purchase that's probably what I would get but I'm currently leaning toward a vhf/uhf mobile that's full duplex for satellites for just a little over $300. I do currently have a UV-82 and have tried satellite work with that and my current base antenna but with little luck. I still would like to try 6m, it seems like the best of both HF and VHF/UHF and the antennas are very manageable. Again, great videos and I know it's not easy to do that sort of extra stuff with small children but keep it up.

[@allenbryant]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse To answer your first question, I don't know. It just seems like a huge market to go for as a radio manufacturer. Technicians comprise the majority of amateur license holders and it seems like a missed opportunity when your ad could say "Explore the limits of your technician license with a 6m-23cm rig" just sayin'

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I don't think you're wrong BTW. I just don't think there is as big a market as you think. especially since most HF rigs have 6m. I do recommend you check out an Arrow or Elk antenna to run FM sats with your HT. Its a good place to start and not very expensive.

[@Henviggdbgjt]

Same experience.

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

Just recieved my new Diamond like you tested for my Yaesu Ft3d, OMG the difference. Thanks for the video. 73's K0MYK, Mike

[@preppinglife624]

I'm pretty sure that you are the only channel that I have the patience to re-watch live stream. And I also believe that we are on a 2:1 beer ratio. Lol

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Wow. I appreciate that!

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I picked up that same field strength meter at a ham fest for $5 last year. It’s really fun to play with!

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I noticed that the different length antennas had to be held at different altitudes in relation to the meter for equal readings.

[@rickramirez7710]

Sometimes listening to Josh's long KZbin videos is like reading a 10 chapter book with chapters 3, 5 and 7 missing!?

[@lyfandeth]

Last year I vna checked four "Nagoya" antennas. One came from a known good channel, tested pretty well. But the best one was an orange (which they don't make) counterfeit, and it outperformed the real thing in bandwidth SWR, not just one freq. The other two were junk and sent back. But I've also had OEM antennas, bought with new radios, crumble or fail internally over time. You can't tell how a new antenna will hold up, or how good the quality control from an unknown source will be.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

What did you use as a radial on your test rig for the vna?

[@lyfandeth]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse A rat tail, same as I would keep on the h/t. I had everything laying down on a bench to eliminate body interaction variables.

[@57ozcar]

Enjoyed the stream (archive). Thanks

[@donnakano282]

Remember that the radiation angle changes with the length of the antenna. In flat, open areas, a 5/8 wave will work better as it radiates out toward the horizon. A quarter wave will work better in hilly country as it radiates more upward. Thanks for the demonstration of these antennas. I tend to use th NA701 most of the time. The NA771 works better in our RV, probably because the antenna sticks up farther above the belt line.

[@the1spyderryder]

Do you take into account with SO 239 TYPE CONNECTOR like in elbows you have tons of loss? Also does the SMA connectors have those same issues?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Rf can turn corners. They don’t ad appreciable losses.

[@robertmeyer4744]

with radio station WWV,WWVH , WWVB 2.5, 5,10,15,20 and 25 Mhz sometimes. to tell if USA is done in a Male voice ID . for WWVH Hawaii is done in a Female voice ID. WWVB is 60 Khz longwave. got a Nixie tube clock with WWVB loopstick antenna . works great and sync time. also a VFD clock. also the GPS satellite does time sync and auto time zone. also you can set radio dial to WWV. transmitter is right on channel. like with in 1Hz . every tone they transmit is a accurate one. 73's

[@Henviggdbgjt]

I bought two Super-elastic Signal Stick antennas last month. They work so well that I just bought 5 more. I feel very sticky. 🤪

[@mariapaz1204]

Wheres the filled out spreadsheet that is empty shown in 13th minute? Or am i missing out something here? Thanks!

[@ChrisGillenwater1]

did you ever check the stock antenna on the ft2dr? catch you later

[@daveN2MXX]

It is my understanding that the signalstick is a 3/4 wavelength antenna on 70cm, and that there is no impedance matching. How can that antenna possibly work on 70cm?? Is a 3/4 lambda vertical now 50 ohms? Is there some type of impedance matching at the base???

[@gerhardmoeller774]

Just so you know..... in my time in the USAF... we did not “calm “ our jets..... we COOL our jets..... and then we go to to the “O” club.....otherwise.... great vid ! Just got my license for a retired diversion.... now addicted to all things HAM. Thanks for all your great vids! 73 KI5NEK COL, USAF (ret)

[@petemitchell6788]

I still have one of the Expert Power antennas. It’s basically a clone of the Nagoya NA-701. They perform identically.

[@brentjohnson6654]

Thanks for another great video! Just passed my Tech & General Tests last night. Now to get callsign and radios and antennas. Almost there!

[@DutchmanRadio]

Brent Johnson congrats!

[@brentjohnson6654]

Radioklahoma thanks. I am spending time with my parents due to a health issue that came up. I hope to get back to warmer Texas to setup the shack and get in the air. 73 de KI5HXM

[@DutchmanRadio]

Brent Johnson I’m in Oklahoma City with a new callsign and a HT, I’m looking to upgrade my rig this summer, maybe I’ll talk to ya some time! 73

[@brentjohnson6654]

Radioklahoma im flying over you tomorrow on my way to Dallas. I have friends And relatives up OKC way. Who knows. Let me know your plans. 73

[@crk5862]

Have you run similar tests on the Diamond SRH320A. If so, would you post a link?

[@benmeyer2916]

Signalstuff is a good site but after ordering my signal stick I don’t like how I can’t track the order but it’s paid for and I hope it’s on the way, anyone else have the same issue and if you got the antenna about how long did it take

[@jpdoc5722]

any recommendation on best dual band stubby antenna? thanks

[@Inkling777]

A good real-like test is to go to a location where several repeaters are marginal and see which antennas can hit them and which cannot. Take care to place the radio in the same spot for each antenna test.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Check out my second ABBREE video I did a transmit and receive comparison into an sdr.

[@fabiofboful]

Hi friend, thanks for your video. Do you know if the Protec PHD-771 is a good or at least an average antenna?

[@marcolombardi3290]

Hi. Good video. I need an advice. Which mobile antenna should I buy for the best performance with less than €20 ?

[@jpyagelowich599]

Quick question for "The Hosh".... did we ever have a antenna test to compare the ABBREE "Foldable" (tactical looking antenna) compared to the type that "Rolls Up"? I saw the great comparison across other antennae and HTs yet at that time the KZbin video did Not cover the Roll Up kind. Reason I ask is the Roll Up style would seem to be more predictable with wear-ability. It would not incur creases and possibly be rolled out just enough without problems in the wind, yet also give maximum power output and therefore likely distance. thx--JP

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Are you talking about the roll-up jpole antenna?

[@jpyagelowich599]

This one... It appears to be a roll up based on the same underlying tape measure metal strip construction. Yet I'm curious as to performance ... TWAYRDIO Portable Tactical Antenna 771Q, SMA Female Dual Band 2Meter 70cm 20inch Handheld Ham Radio Antenna, for Baofeng UV-5R BF-F8HP BF-888s Kenwood Retevis Two Way Radio Brand: UAYESOK

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

@@jpyagelowich599 Its pretty much the same thing.

[@jpyagelowich599]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse Ok yet in the earlier tests, there were a couple Foldable (tactical looking) antenna lengths. The 18inch (actual 18.8 inch) gave good SWR, transmit power and receive capability, while the 42inch (actual 42.5inch) version didn't seem to radiate the same amount of power and also due to its length was unwieldy and not hold its shape once extended. So from that comparison ABBREE 18 inch would be more practical. My question has to do with comparing the ABBREE 18 inch to the TWAYRDIO Roll Up type which is 20 inches. Were you able to do SWR, Xmit Power and subjective receive capability across those two units? I was also curious if you did some testing with the Roll Up partially extended (if it can be used as such) for tests. Reason I ask is in the earlier tests, a longer antenna (the 42inch) "should" have been able to give more power output at the same impedance, therefore more potential (line of sight) distance reach. Hopefully that all makes sense. Thanks in advance,,-JP

[@victorderosa9697]

I like the expert power shorty 6"? and can hit 29 mile repeater in gmrs with 8 watt walkie talkie

[@ianbatterson2331]

So what’s the best antenna to buy?

[@clicketyclackqld7904]

I know you're not good with scanners, but how good is the RH77CA on the airband? I'm getting it for Christmas.

[@snsbrassandguns]

What would be the best antenna for the Baofeng Bff8hp??

[@carls.6746]

i have the UV82HP and i have the diamond SRJ77CA. i was wondering how diamond compared to the signal stick?

[@BlackHamRadioUniversity]

What frequencies are UHF and what frequencies are VHF?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Google it my dude.

[@nathanbieber2840]

anyone order from gigaparts?? how long does it take for them to actually ship? im getting very impatient for my ft3dr

[@jenna2209]

Hi there Josh, I have a Baofeng UV 9S and planning to use the radio for GMRS. What antenna do you recommend that will fit the Baofeng for GMRS use? Also I have the Midland MXT275, any recommendation for the little antenna that comes with it? Thank you!

[@zuckertube]

The connectors in your setup will not diminish your results at all

[@bklynhubby]

Good stream, but I couldn't watch the whole thing. What was your conclusion? Which antenna came out ahead? I'd like to buy a replacement for Ailunce HD1. 73 K2PDR.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

The signal stick the diamonds and Nagoya 771 all performed well. The signal stick is even between 2m/70cm. The diamonds all favor 70cm.

[@ekbanjosworld4926]

I'm late to the game ! Where's this at now ? Anyone w/o a frontal labotomy can see the angle on this !

[@ekbanjosworld4926]

Took exams last night for Technician and General. Passed both and am now awaiting my call sign !!! 👍

[@brett5803]

Seems like the diamond stick rh77ca was the best bang for your buck on both 70cm and 2m, agreed?

[@allenvestal4474]

Passed my tech test Saturday but most of the time my MDUV 380 Gps will be sitting in the charger monitoring. How far can I pick up a DMR repeater if I buy a 42 inch antenna?

[@jamilsimpkins6214]

Is the expert power antenna good Overall antenna

[@rcdude86]

Hi guy, I don't think you tried the ft2dr stock antenna. it seems on the s meter of my ft2dr that is works better then my diamond rch77a. the signal meter reads higher. Any chance you could tell me how the swr is for 2m and 70cm with the stock ft2dr rubber duck antenna. Thanks.

[@applejacks971]

If antenna's aren't being swapped among different HT's, is there any advantage to the bnc over the sma?

[@lyfandeth]

The only advantage to a BNC is that it holds up better in frequent use. SMA is just fine if you are not swapping things out all the time. Stronger than a press-fitted BNC connector, no chance of loosening parts

[@christopherhall5025]

Hi I'm Chris and I've been a long time CB user I'm studying to take my tech license test to become a HAM radio operator. I just acquired 4 Baofeng radios 2 UV-5R dual band and 2 UV-S9 tri band. I have watched other videos of yours and you had some good things to say about these cheap radios so I thought I'd give them a try. I was wondering what anntenas would be good for these for stock anntenas rarely are good. After watching this video I purchased 4 of the Nagoya NA-771. I have subscribe to your channel for I find all your videos I've watched thus far to be very informative. Thank you

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thank you for watching Chris.

[@duenge]

I "think".....that when you extend your arm above your head, the antenna and your body are "looking" more like a true vertical dipole, therefore, more effective at radiating the signal....

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Its very possible. Tough to do a purely scientific comparison with an HT.

[@EnriqueSonora]

Finally got a chance to watch this vid. Great vid. Just bought a Signal Stick for my Baofeng 5REplus, I know, gotta get a better radio. Suggest a better one for a little more $?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yaesu ft-70

[@thriftyoutdoors]

HT's and IPA ..... What more do you need ?

[@bruehlt]

Josh - what RF field strength meter did you use in this video? I know MFJ makes one, but I've also seen other make one as well.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Pace model p5453

[@drumhd1]

And the Yaesu FT-70DR is the gateway drug to digital radios.......

[@Hollandlaw1]

Was there a link somewhere on this site to get the spredsheet you cretted?

[@TrendingPendingVideos]

Can you explain this.... I bought a 108CM Antenna! YES 108Cm!!! But..... my Nagoya 771 seems to work better? Even if I hold this ridiculously long antenna outside the window which basically goes past my roof, don’t pickup the frequency I always get. But there’s a catch. It does pickup the signal in a different spot. So say I’m at one end of the balcony it will pickup on the 108cm. But where I pick it up with the Nagoya it don’t all all??? So I guess I proved longer isn’t better? Also it seems that if I fold the antenna down so it’s in its smallest form. It receives better lol? I don’t get it I JUST want the BEST antenna for receiving on uv5r Don’t care about transmit as I don’t have license only use to listen. What’s the BEST radio and antenna for longest distance receiving signals? WANT HANDHELD Portable radio and antenna. Apart from that I don’t care how long the antenna is >:D as long as it’s portable as in I can attach and detach to my radio. Idk if radios make difference in signal but I have uv5r

[@stevefe8522]

Do you still recommend the ExpertPower 669c antenna? If so it is available on Amazon.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yes and yes. Of you looking for something on the shorter side.

[@SBoth_]

@@HamRadioCrashCourse So your choice. Xp669c or na701?

[@graywoulf]

After watching this video a while back, I bought the new version of the Signal Stick. Since I don't have my license yet (test in April), I have not really tried it out except for reception and scanning. I like it but it is top heavy for sure. I would like something a little more compact for scanning the local repeaters and public works such as police and fire. I have the BF-F9V2+ HT. Which antenna would you recommend for that purpose? I was looking at the Nagoya 701 but I am not too sure of it now. Please respond and give me your opinion. Thanks.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

If you think the Signal Stick is too top heavy, do not go for any other antenna over 10" The SIgnal Stick is very light in comparison. 701 would be an OK choice if the length was an issue.

[@researchandbuild1751]

If someone says a longer antenna is better than they didnt learn anything about RF. The antenna needs to be correct length for the frequency.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Longer is better when all the short ones are just using loading coils to get them to resonance.

[@rcdude86]

what was the the ft2dr swr for 2meter and 440 stock antenna? I didn't see you test that one less i missed it and would be very curious cause my ft2dr recieves better wtih stock antenna instead of the diamond rh77ca bnc i have for it. and field strength?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I didn’t ha e the ft2dr when I made that video.

[@markw.4679]

Noooo! I been looking for a test on the BF-F8HP stock antenna. I hope you can do a short video in the future.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

It performs better than all stock BaoFeng antennas but slightly worse than the after market antennas. I attribute most of that to antenna length.

[@SBoth_]

So for short. Would you go na701 or xp669c?

[@kidwiz.philippines]

Forgot 1 Antenna SATCOM PRT47 by Shurecom :)

[@JamesDC42]

UV-5RV2+ or BF-F8HP. I can't decide.

[@themotofixery]

Oh the spurious emissions! My aching diabedis!

[@graywoulf]

OK, so I am new to all of this and I found this video interesting and informative but since you did not use a Baofeng radio, I just want to cut to the chase and ask you which of these antennas do you recommend I use on my forthcoming Baofeng BF-F9 V2+ when it arrives?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I did the whole video with a BaoFeng hf-f8hp

[@graywoulf]

Sorry, I missed that somehow. So, you favor the Diamond SRH77CA antenna. Is the SRJ77CA the same antenna but with a SMA female connector?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Yes, pretty much same antennas but they performed differently on the test. Still both good.

[@graywoulf]

Would you choose the Diamond antenna over the Nagoya antennas?

[@cfrivas]

T9/A05- Antenna Length is inversely related to frequency...

[@Ir0nF1st924]

So higher frequencies do better on shorter antennas and vice-versa?

[@AJ-ri5ee]

If I wanted the best range, clarity etc, for 2m, what should I buy?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Do you want a handheld, a mobile? Or a base station?

[@alwaysarmed88]

What kind of hookups did you use to connect the antenna and baofeng to the swr?

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Generally none. These are mainly all sma f

[@jimpiper5297]

Kudos on pointing out that your body is part of an HT antenna system! (Humor me if I mentioned this in a comment on one of your prior videos...)

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Indeed. Hope you liked those flashing warning signs. 🤣

[@rrrandommman]

Omg you got and reviewed the Signal Stick I asked about ages ago! Woo, thanks Hoshnasi

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

I live to give. :D

[@BRENT3143945]

Lol I've heard someone say 4-10 on a repeater, I was like wth?

[@shahparyanproject8958]

nice video,but keep in mind that different antennas have different radiation angle that may cause different F.S meter results and also the ht battery is getting low as you go on with your test setup which make the comparison harder. 73 de iran

[@BlankCanvis]

The hair part was funny😂

[@wild-radio7373]

Awesome! Best memes ever ;) #TeamReplay 🤜🏻👍🤛🏻♡♡♡

[@ronblack2404]

Josh, thank you for all the great videos, I have been wanting to ask someone this question so you are it I have one of those mini Chinese radios, mine is the Btech UV 25x4 Mine works good and the 25 + - Watts is better than low watt HTs I have been wondering if there Is a good way to put an elbow type adapter or other adapter on the back of the radio and connect a HT rubber duck antenna to it . I was thinking there are times when I don't want a mobile antenna on my vehicle, so how would a High gain rubber duck antenna work for receiving "and Transmitting" I assume using low -- med power, Have you experimented with this sort of setup? Is it possible to transmit within acceptable standards? I might have use for a small compact radio with antenna in a Go Bag, emergency use situation.. It could be portable use to any vehicle, my motorcycle etc. or emergency/portable, no need for mag mount or a coax antenna to hang. Obviously it would not perform anywhere near a mag mount but does it have a place as a portable radio that gives more power options, Portability, etc. over a HT 5 watt radio I don't have test equipment to check swr, performance etc. or ability to compare it to a HT radio in a side by side test. Just my brain working overtime about something i know little about. Thank you Ron - KA7MUB

[@the1spyderryder]

It is a PL259. Have you ever gotten an RF BURN , OR STING FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CONTACT ON A BAOFENG?

[@farmingwithFarmerbear13]

Another excellent live stream. one question where did you get the black BNC adaptors

[@pnwgeek]

Hey Dennis, they are made by Diamond, BNCJ-SMAP. This is for SMA Male to BNC Female.

[@kchaney56]

IPA looks good

[@scottschaible5704]

dude if you have to belch when your on the air have some class and excuse yourself I respect the work you do I have learned a lot and value your opinion maybe save the beer till after your done

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Thanks, glad you liked the video.

[@outdoor_again78]

Try the knock off Nagoya I opened up a repeater up from 13.2 miles away on my UV 5 R Bingfu Dual Band VHF UHF 136-174MHz 400-470MHz this is a 20 w max anntenna

[@Glassed_in_Nature]

I hope you broke that 717 because I just ordered one 😬

[@rallypoint1]

I just got one and it’s crappy. Signal cuts in and out. Stock antenna works tons better. How was your experience with the 717??

[@neweasyelectronics6572]

very nice

[@ReluctantCriticDude]

Seems awfully expensive. $6 Million for an auto transmit station? Thinking it could be done for less than $50k / year....

[@jordanmatte1144]

Show me your boat anchors 😂

[@napakapogi13]

Edward from new york

[@craig_sez8534]

Looking for a good rec only ant to fit my surecom sf 103 freq counter(bnc adapter)thats good for 10/11 m bands....Factory sucks dog poo

[@johniler1505]

Nice prison shirt....

[@legallimitoutdoors9917]

Signal stick website sucks and it's rude what to go buy a hundred of those antennas no guarantees owner was a dick head so I went to the Nagoya 24 J 16.4 took your advice ain't got them from Amazon my radios are getting out bad ass thanks brother

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Signal stick antennas have a warrantee.

[@legallimitoutdoors9917]

Well the website said there's no guarantees will show up but it'll go get what I want and not to be sniveling & crying about it just don't buy them then so I said f*** it took your advice went to Amazon got Nagoya antennas... I really felt uncomfortable was even purchasing any products from that place specialty my hard-earned money at 25.00 a pop the brown antennas of 25 just to justify its a( signal stick )

[@yeetboi962]

who disliked this?

[@justshifty]

Boomer ham radio gatekeepers who are jealous of his success (because solely he is younger) ham is so unwelcoming unless you are in circles and live your life on the radio

[@chrisjayr]

Liberals dislike videos like this

[@the1spyderryder]

So tell me Josh are you encouraging people to just learn the answers to the question rather than the answers and why, i mean really learn the answers? I don't mean any harm to any one.

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Did you have a question that isn’t searching for gotchas? What’s your issue?

[@yugbe]

Yeah, lets drop the Ham Radio stuff, that never hurt anyone... And leave the ATF, who has a countless victim list!

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

What?

[@johnroberts6695]

This is one of the most _boring_ videos I've seen on KZbin. Don't get me wrong, Josh, I'm really interested in antennas, but all through this video the antennas are subjected to tests, the numbers of which I and many new users have no clue about. Try beginning your videos by telling viewers what the numbers _mean_ instead of just reading the numbers. I mean, I have no idea whether the antenna is good, bad, okay or just plain horrible! Or whether the test is even valid. One problem with ham videos is that they seem to be too exclusive. People who are new (like me) often find themselves wondering what the hell is going on. It would be infinitely better if you'd say, "Okay, we've got a reading of 1.3, which isn't bad (or isn't great, whatever). It would be better if you'd say, "For people who are new to ham radios, the lower/higher the numbers we're looking at are generally better." It doesn't take much time to handhold in your videos. (It actually got to the point when I'd click on some of your videos, I'd say, "Oh, no, not that guy again!" Nothing personal, but it was because when I saw you, I knew instantly you'd be talking to an audience that didn't include me or anyone else that was new to ham. So pleeeease, fer heaven's sake, do a little handholding in your vids. With Co-Vid19, there are gonna be new people to this hobby. And we're going to want to know whether we got taken when we bought four whip antennas on Amazon for sixteen bucks (two for the radios and two for the 🐱)! So pretend you're speaking to low grade morons, would you? You'll get more subscribers Cheers!

[@du39104]

That stubby Diamond 805 is a fake....

[@richardmclendon8314]

Wasted 10 minutes waiting for you to get to the point of the video. Finally gave up and moved on

[@assocpress]

Aww...poor baby. Little different format if you’re searching strictly for info. Sort of a pod cast. Understand these are live and he runs a discussion that makes its more interactive. Maybe not everyone’s style. I’m not necessarily a fan boy but I’ve enjoyed the vids Hoshnasi.

[@LordRReaper]

To much talk, not enough real info!

[@legallimitoutdoors9917]

Sad 😢 part of all it is that all the Antennas all suck. They all get out 144/440 or 520. But not one of them get out too over 2, 2 1/2 miles. When they make one that I can talk 5mils I'll be happy. 🎉 there all garbage