Trying out the MFJ 1982-LP 80-10 Meter End Fed QRP Ham Radio Antenna.

[@johnarcher9480]

I have the medium and high power versions of this antenna. Shorten the end by 6’-1” to get all of the phone portions tuned better. They ship them long. Set up for CW, but again, just pull some wire through the end insulator, and zip tie it to the rest of the wire, to tune your antenna for voice.

[@donbernat2483]

Thank you for the video. I am in the process of setting up my HF shack and found this both helpful and entertaining. This antenna is backordered here in Toronto, but I have ordered it and waiting patiently.

[@hamradiotube]

Glad it was helpful! Maybe look for the MP or HP version of this antenna? They are rated for higher power which might be better if this is going to be your home antenna. This the low power version.

[@Richards_Maintenance_Service]

Love this guys personality LOL so many people out there think hams are dorks, computer geeks, hermits, never get out, never get laid, no sense of humor etc etc.... they gotta meet this guy haha

[@hamradiotube]

Haha thanks Bill. We're not all crotchety old men!

[@timg5tm941]

Its an EFHW - 132 feet gives you resonance on 80 as a half wave and harmonics to allow 40 20 15 10. The compensation coil (not choke) allows you to also get a decent match on 12 and 17m. Not a bad antenna - although in the US MYANTENNAS are better built and in Europe HYENDFED are better constructed. These also offer far higher power to be used. 73

[@mikevolberg2322]

"My Antennas" are nice but not really designed for portable use. The MFJ-1982/1984 series are much better for portable use.

[@timg5tm941]

@@mikevolberg2322 true but at least they last

[@KevinW8BRY]

Thanks for the video Mike. I have this antenna after I accidentally picked it up instead of the medium power. This video made me realize maybe it's time to up the cw learning. Obviously since it's the low power qrp version its appears to be best for lower on the bands. I added a counterpoise I believe 31 feet and seems to improve results. Thanks again Mike. Kevin W8BRY

[@hamradiotube]

Cool good to know a counterpoise works with this. A couple ppl have chimed in with different results so it's good to hear from your experience too. And yeah, we all need to up our CW learning for sure. 73.

[@男メロウ]

Hi - do you know if any of the below Rigs are worth thier weight - cheers XIEGU G1M £205 5W @13.8V .36A max G90 - £378. 20w @13.8V 1.5A max KN -990 £440 15W @13.8V 1.1A max RS958 mchfclone £350 10w @13.8V .72A max RS918 mchfclone £436 15W @13.8V 1.1A max mchf Ailunce HS1 H £400 15W @13.8V 1.1A max X5105 £636 4.5W @13.8V .33A max

[@NSNorfolk]

Interesting antenna and glad to see you having some fun. FWIW, W4KFC = Vic Clark's old call.

[@hamradiotube]

I don't know who Vic Clark is but thanks for watching.

[@k2wo1]

Nice job Mike! Antenna seemed to work well. Thanks for sharing. 73, George K2WO

[@rs4425]

Just hung mine in tall tree as sloper...SWR is high on all bands.. but, will play with height of box.. Nice video!

[@hamradiotube]

A little late to reply but you may need to shorten it a little. Did you end up getting it sorted?

[@robbcrm1142]

Thanks for your videos. I have this antenna, wired 5’10” high in a “c” shape on a dog ear fence. Using a IC 7300 at 40 watts. Contacts in Brazil, Chile, Slovenia and Italy from central Georgia. Gonna try it as an inverted V on the Goture 7.2 meter squid pole next. Take care, hope to QSO w/ you some day. Take care!! Robb KC0VRO

[@Aussat]

Good stuff Mike, I have been running the Band Hopper 4, four-band portable dipole antenna from Sotabeams. Good for 20, 30, 40 & 80. Great antenna as like this your using no need for a tuner. I use it the same way you do using a pole and works great. Thanks for the video!

[@michaelsharp8229]

Hello, my name is Michael, and I have MBQRPOS. Thanks for the support =) Nice review! 73!

[@bruceyang1998]

11:17 That's me! Thanks for the QSO, 73 de KN8U@W4AQL

[@hamradiotube]

Right on! Thanks for the qso and thanks for watching.

[@douglasdreger3852]

Wow! You made it look easy.

[@WJ6FRadio]

Killer antenna! Über portable. I may have to try some QRP in the near future. Keep up the great work!

[@男メロウ]

Hi - do you know if any of the below Rigs are worth thier weight - cheers XIEGU G1M £205 5W @13.8V .36A max G90 - £378. 20w @13.8V 1.5A max KN -990 £440 15W @13.8V 1.1A max RS958 mchfclone £350 10w @13.8V .72A max RS918 mchfclone £436 15W @13.8V 1.1A max mchf Ailunce HS1 H £400 15W @13.8V 1.1A max X5105 £636 4.5W @13.8V .33A max

[@WJ6FRadio]

@@男メロウ I do not own any of these radios.... Yet.... That being said, I have heard great things from about the X5105 and G90. I believe there are videos on one or both of these radios on K8MRD Radio Stuff.

[@男メロウ]

@@WJ6FRadio Cheers my friend 73

[@kennethblackwell1137]

Kool...I'm looking at this antenna and have FT891 and FT818 too. Thanks.

[@hamradiotube]

If your gonna use your 891 with it you may want to get the MP (medium power) version. It does 200 watts.

[@kennethblackwell1137]

@@hamradiotube Yep.....I noticed that.....and will probably go with the medium version.

[@walteredwards544]

Thanks for another great video. You're testing equipment just like I would, except I don't have an analyzer yet. OBTW, congratulations on making EXTRA. Enjoy your new freedom and carry on. Cheers

[@男メロウ]

Hi - do you know if any of the below Rigs are worth thier weight - cheers XIEGU G1M £205 5W @13.8V .36A max G90 - £378. 20w @13.8V 1.5A max KN -990 £440 15W @13.8V 1.1A max RS958 mchfclone £350 10w @13.8V .72A max RS918 mchfclone £436 15W @13.8V 1.1A max mchf Ailunce HS1 H £400 15W @13.8V 1.1A max X5105 £636 4.5W @13.8V .33A max

[@walteredwards544]

Very nice. I've been debating between this antenna and the Myantennas 80-10 EFHW antennas

[@geirha75]

with the compansation coil you end up with best results in the cw portion of all bands.

[@peterdekeles.]

Fantastic. Getting excited about qrp

[@diverbon911]

Since most QRP operators mostly use CW, that antenna would be a great for the low power CW operations

[@男メロウ]

Hi - do you know if any of the below Rigs are worth thier weight - cheers XIEGU G1M £205 5W @13.8V .36A max G90 - £378. 20w @13.8V 1.5A max KN -990 £440 15W @13.8V 1.1A max RS958 mchfclone £350 10w @13.8V .72A max RS918 mchfclone £436 15W @13.8V 1.1A max mchf Ailunce HS1 H £400 15W @13.8V 1.1A max X5105 £636 4.5W @13.8V .33A max

[@diverbon911]

@@男メロウ Hello, sir, I do not know what's the best bang for the buck. My advice is to get the one with the most features at a price point you feel is acceptable. I watched the Minion SDR video and for the money, it's seems a good deal too. 73, de KX4EZ

[@男メロウ]

@@diverbon911 yep I watched that 1 - 73 mate

[@davidsradioroom9678]

Sounds like a great QRP antenna. Thanks.

[@BradSnyder1]

Seems to be a well performer antenna. Thanks for sharing it with us Mike! 73

[@男メロウ]

Hi - do you know if any of the below Rigs are worth thier weight - cheers XIEGU G1M £205 5W @13.8V .36A max G90 - £378. 20w @13.8V 1.5A max KN -990 £440 15W @13.8V 1.1A max RS958 mchfclone £350 10w @13.8V .72A max RS918 mchfclone £436 15W @13.8V 1.1A max mchf Ailunce HS1 H £400 15W @13.8V 1.1A max X5105 £636 4.5W @13.8V .33A max

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Mike, Great review. Looks like MFJ has a winner there. 73 WB3BJU

[@gabrielguzmann1ufo905]

Great 👍🏼 job and video Mike! That antenna looks like a contender.

[@KM4ACK]

Great video as always Mike. Thx. 73, de KM4ACK

[@w3les]

GOOD ONE LOL....love the opening tree scene

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks Les ;p

[@davidj.wilcox6053]

Mike, as a retired family doctor, I was never trained in ham radio diseases, a shortcoming in our medico training system. You are an acute diagnostician and have discovered a new disorder.....possibly to be named after you. Write a paper and send it to the AMA for publication, possibly in the next April issue of their fine journal. It needs some levity. Also get a YouKits FG-01 or other analyzer with a screen that shows the graph of each band. The old MFJ screen is difficult to read and interpret. Keep up the great videos. Dave K8WPE since 1960.

[@hamradiotube]

It's a shame such things aren't taught. That's why I've taken on the task head on to bring awareness to the Ham community.

[@davidj.wilcox6053]

Mike, Why don’t you think about coming up to Traverse City next June and being a part of the Cherryland Amateur Radio Club field day. We have a fantastic location, a great bunch of guys and we have a ball. Anyone wanting to come and experiment with new techniques will also be welcome. Contact me via QRZ if you’re interested.

[@claytonmoore9530]

Lmao... The Stompin’ Tom is the icing on the cake for this video. How can I not like it? 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@hamradiotube]

Lol, I don't even remember what I said but if someone gets a Stompin' Tom reference you're alright in my book!

[@lanedossett]

Love the intros. lol 73 N5AAS

[@mike.hammerberg]

Great video Mike!

[@hamradiotube]

Well thank you Mike!

[@walteredwards544]

I hope you can get a hold of a My antennas EFHW antenna. They brag about not needing a tuner at all.

[@willian.direction6740]

I feel a Speaker wire /80-10 comparison test video coming on. Thanks Mike good test vk5cz ..

[@hamradiotube]

Hmmmmm, I don't think that would be a fair comparison. Although this one seemed to like 20 best, so you never know.

[@ae1tpa92gwtom2]

Nice Rig, n Great antenna for Low Power cheers n 73 A92GW

[@marcinmichigan2772]

cut a little wire off the end, and it will tune better towards the upper end.

[@JohnHaworth]

I assume the SWR is better toward the CW portion of the band since many QRP'ers run CW.

[@hamradiotube]

We can run with that. Seems like as good a reason as any.

[@TridentMissileTech]

I have the MFJ-1984LP. It did not come with the choke and I think that is because it is short wire version. If I put this on a base do I need a choke or to prevent RF from coming back in shack??

[@hamradiotube]

I would doubt it. Put it up. If it’s noisy put a couple chokes on it.

[@TridentMissileTech]

Thanks. Will do

[@walteredwards544]

I have the same brand of antenna, except it's 40-10m. From Georgia, I've reach many parts of Western Europe, Brazil, Costa Rica and most of the US and Canada, all on between 5 to 8 watts. My question is are there any more efficient End Fed antennas out there? I bought this as a low cost way to test the concept but if there's nothing really better out there, why spend extra money to have the same performance!

[@TridentMissileTech]

I have not put mine up. Did you use as a sloper or inverted V? Did you use a counterpoise?

[@walteredwards544]

@@TridentMissileTech Mine is deployed as a sloper, with the high end at about 25 feet up into a tree and the near end at about 12 feet, next to my apartment window. I'm looking at getting the 80 through 10 version of either the MFJ, Myantennas or the HiEndfed antenna

[@TridentMissileTech]

Thanks. I will give it a try.

[@dj_saint]

Nice video

[@brianfields4479]

really enjoyed the video, geat job with your qrp, 73 brian zl3xdj

[@hamradiotube]

Hey, thanks

[@redjohn20001]

Looks like it needs shortening slightly for use on the phone part of the bands.

[@hamradiotube]

yeah just a couple feet probably. I need to get that antenna back out again. It is really good.

[@redjohn20001]

@@hamradiotube It was quite impresive on the video. Great video production by the way.

[@jimawhitaker]

What is that little computer? I'm setting up my FT-187ND as a go radio and I'm looking for something to do digital and that is the perfect size...

[@hamradiotube]

Its an iPad. Don't think it would do what you want without VNC into a raspberry pi.

[@n8tuwstevenewland933]

Mike shortin the end of the antenna, a little at a time.

[@男メロウ]

Hi - do you know if any of the below Rigs are worth thier weight - cheers XIEGU G1M £205 5W @13.8V .36A max G90 - £378. 20w @13.8V 1.5A max KN -990 £440 15W @13.8V 1.1A max RS958 mchfclone £350 10w @13.8V .72A max RS918 mchfclone £436 15W @13.8V 1.1A max mchf Ailunce HS1 H £400 15W @13.8V 1.1A max X5105 £636 4.5W @13.8V .33A max

[@nigelgriffin7016]

nice one m6ltv nigel cotswolds west uk 73

[@男メロウ]

Hi - do you know if any of the below Rigs are worth thier weight - cheers XIEGU G1M £205 5W @13.8V .36A max G90 - £378. 20w @13.8V 1.5A max KN -990 £440 15W @13.8V 1.1A max RS958 mchfclone £350 10w @13.8V .72A max RS918 mchfclone £436 15W @13.8V 1.1A max mchf Ailunce HS1 H £400 15W @13.8V 1.1A max X5105 £636 4.5W @13.8V .33A max

[@OcFishHooked]

Hi Mike, nice work. If you want to make an UNUN check out the K1RF PowerPoint Presentation. I made a EFHW 49:1 cut for 40M, and it also tunes 20M and 15M easily. It is a great antenna, and fun project. Just make sure you run at least 1 Quarter Wave Counterpoise, really helps with SWR. You can never have enough Antennas! 73!!! AI6ZV

[@tommycheshire5508]

What pad are you using for your log? Did you have to put out ground wire? What logging program do you use.

[@smartazz61]

My first antenna is a HY END end fed antenna. That's the company name. Hy end. From California, on fifteen watts, I worked Hawaii, Virginia, Japan, and even a fast, week, difficult contact with a guy in General Santos City in the Philippines. With 100 watts I worked Slovenia, Japan several times, Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia, other South Pacific Islands I don't remember the names of, Puerto Rico, New Year, Rhode Island, Florida a few times, Africa twice, oh I can't forget the island of Rora Tonga several times. My point? Even Qrp with a good end fed and you can get great DX even in these crappy conditions. I just finally managed to get a small 3 element yagi up a couple of week ago and now I m having O. k. Luck getting contacts in Europe. Without the beam I think I only had one European contact. Oh, a lot of South America, well several anyhow. With the end fed and the beam . It's easier with he beam. Now that I have a beginners beam I'm finally going to get a linear amplifier. Oh my God they are so much money. Anyhow the end fed. HY END end fed antennas. In the Netherlands I think. You CAN NOT GO WRONG. to top it off my antenna is what call their extra short. It gets 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10. I can tune up on the warc bands also. Oh I've even made 1000 mile contacts on 160. The "shorty" is only 15.5 meters long. It is super high quality as well.

[@hamradiotube]

Wow, that's certainly a lot of good contacts. I started off doing qrp portable but soon realized I wanted more power. I honestly just lack the patience. Yes I've heard of Hy End, and I've heard nothing but good things. I assume you've been in the ham game a lot longer than me. I'm still very much learning the sport and am having a lot of fun experimenting with antennas. Stay tuned to the channel. I have "A Lot" of new things on the way that I am going to try. As much as I hate to say it, QRP is going to be a part of it hihi. I may or may not have a qrp radio coming to me on Tuesday. 73 New Ham, and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@duanehendrickson4023]

What app are you using on your ipad? 73, KD9EGI

[@forgetyourlife]

yes. please tell. I have an ipad mini and have no idea what to do with it ham radio wise.

[@hamradiotube]

Its called HamLog

[@forgetyourlife]

K8MRD RADIO STUFF Thanks. look neat if your into loading up to LOTW or QRZ. still seems the ipad is mostly useless for Ham uses.

[@oliverkoller3964]

Maybe your signal was so good because you sending with 75 Watts? On my FT-891 i have to set HF SSB PWR for Phone and HF PWR for CW and Data-Modes. Anyway... i enjoy you Videos :)

[@hamradiotube]

No way man, 5 watts!

[@oliverkoller3964]

@@hamradiotube You can test that really easy. Turn HF SSB PWR to 75W, Turn HF PWR to 100W and set MTR to PWR, talk into the mike an watch what the Meter shows . After that, turn HF PWR all the way down to 5W, talk again and watch the Power Meter, it will show you, mor or less, the same as before. I would be surprised, if the US version of the Radio differ that much in function from the European version, so i still believe you sending out 75W.

[@hamradiotube]

Oliver Koller um...thanks Oliver. I’m fully aware of how to set the power on my radio, which is how I’m able to tell you I was running 5 watts.

[@oliverkoller3964]

@@hamradiotube Ok i think i had to belive you. But thats is really wierd, thats means my radio works not the same way as yours. I know that because i made that "mistake" 4 days ago I set HF PWR to 5W, spoke into the mike and my crossneedle meter, (set to 30Watts) flew right away to top scale. Then i checked my power settings and set HF SSB PWR to 5 Watts and everithing behives like it should. Bevore i write my post i double checked the behaviour and is exacactly like i described it. By the way, go on with you videos i really enjoy them. vy73 HB9HBO

[@hamradiotube]

@@oliverkoller3964 It sounds like they are the same. HF power is for cw power and I think digital, and SSB is for, well, SSB. Weird how they split it up like that. Yaesu's menus definitely are not the most thought out.

[@dheller777]

I have the high power version of this antenna. Using as an inverted V up in a tree my swr is much higher than yours on all bands. I have to use an external tuner with mine as the tuner in my FT-891 or IC7300 wont tune this antenna, The only band it is good on is 17 meters. a couple of my external tuners won't even tune this antenna. You must have a got a good one.

[@hamradiotube]

Wow, I would have thought getting it higher would have been better. Interesting...

[@dheller777]

@@hamradiotube I followed him after his instructions by keeping the end with connector 8 feet off the ground and still the swrs are outrageous

[@johnpeterson7264]

Wait - there is a law in Mich that you can’t throw a wire over a tree ? I’m having issues with that. Did the trees protest ? Great Video - thanks for posting. John KD2ODE

[@biscuitthebody]

John Peterson second that. I did a short search and came up empty. What law is he talking about? Seems ridiculous.

[@jamescady723]

I just completed a search of Michigan Compiled Laws. There is nothing about antennas in trees. Perhaps it's a more local ordinance.

[@GregoryCarrier]

Nice. How tall is that pole? It is far more than the 20 foot telescoping fiberglass crappie pole I just bought.

[@hamradiotube]

I was using a 10 meter Goture carbon fibre telescopic mast. There is a link in the description.

[@jimpainter9935]

Mike, since there is no counterpoise, does the shield of the coax act as a counterpoise? Does the coax radiate?

[@hamradiotube]

Not sure. Theres all kinds of choke, balun, unun stuff going on inside the box so I would doubt rf on the shield but I really don't know.

[@laseraddict777]

Great video, Mike! Really good demo of this antenna. Please tell me specifically which one of the two extender poles you listed below did you use in this video. I think this EF antenna so high up may be the secret to this great efficiency your video demonstrates. 73 de WB3BIQ.

[@hamradiotube]

Thanks for watching. I used a telescopic 10 meter carbon fiber rod that I can't seem to find anymore. I would recommend something a bit more substantial though. I like my MFJ 1917 43' mast. Spiderbeam also makes a good mast as well.

[@laseraddict777]

Hi, Mike, and thanks for responding. Wow! That is one long pole-but I guess that’s what it takes to string up and support that MFJ EFHW 10 - 80 meter antenna. 73 de Rick, WB3BIQ.

[@Swoop180]

The humanity!

[@BlackHamRadioUniversity]

So what do you have to do when the SWR is too high?

[@hamradiotube]

That is going to depend on why it is too high. Without getting too deep into this topic, with this particular type of antenna (80 meter End Fed Half Wave), you should have a relatively good SWR on all the bands. If it is too high, your antenna is most likely either too long, or too short. If it's too long, you can simply cut the wire and raise the resonant frequency. If it's too short, you would have to either solder on more wire, or replace the wire with a longer run.

[@buckeye5704]

Very nice Mike! Would work great with my TS 480. Just ordered the WRC SB 1000 TIA. When will the UAFI roll out?

[@hamradiotube]

Not sure about the WRC. I emailed them and haven't heard back yet.

[@brianbgarber]

Nice review! What's that lil computer you got there? 73, WB8AM

[@hamradiotube]

Its an iPad mini with a bluetooth keyboard. Links are in the description.

[@TheSmokinApe]

I’m surprised, I figured SWR would be all over the place.

[@hamradiotube]

The ham gods have been good to me. I was honestly surprised too though.

[@brentOhlookAsnake]

What’s the mast you used

[@hamradiotube]

I was using a Goture 10M carbon fiber rod and a Shakespear Wonderpole. Both of which don't seem to exist anymore.

[@BadgerNNN]

Which power splitter is that?

[@hamradiotube]

That is the HamRadioWorkbench 12v power supply. I did a whole video on it.

[@oldpreach]

I knew you started all this COVID stuff.

[@hamradiotube]

Totally my fault.

[@Stuff_happens]

Can’t throw antennas in trees?

[@hamradiotube]

Not in state parks in Michigan.

[@ERICtheLATE]

When you try to end membership at gym - retention counselor slash customized goal oriented strength trainer vibes. You did curls, and it did not go far (20 meter qrp ssb) And you had an emarrasing mishap in bungee cord room (75 meters qrp ssb) After getting a protein shake (efhw) and find the strengths/weaknesses (swr) boom you're a radio rat!

[@madcarew.3256]

wow..hoo...wee...aaargh...weee...eeeew..oòcha...!!!

[@reidlanham2011]

Nice job! K8JLW

[@KF4LXS]

Leaf that tree alone!

[@hamradiotube]

Oh, I see what you did there ;)

[@KF4LXS]

K8MRD RADIO STUFF I suffer from Punitis. :)

[@achimschmidt7405]

73 de Achim DM5JS

[@skideric]

Can't put an Antenna in a Tree in MIchigan? Law,Ordinance? Antenna Police? Never heard of such a thing....LOL !

[@hamradiotube]

It’s just in state parks to preserve nature.

[@marinevet7273]

The beginning is a bit creepy

[@hamradiotube]

Haha I had to re-watch it. Been years since I made this video. Still cracks me up!

[@nr3rful]

You can take drugs for that....

[@hamradiotube]

What you got??? haha!

[@smartazz61]

Why in God's name can't you throw a wire in a tree in Michigan? Please tell me you were joking.

[@hamradiotube]

Only in state/national parks. I wish I was joking. It seems silly and I haven't gotten a really good answer but from what I understand, it has to do with the possibility of spreading disease from one tree to another (which I would imagine birds do) or the fact that you might break a tree branch if you pull on the wire/rope, disrupting the natural course of, well, nature. I don't get it either, but thems the rules.

[@stevepatterson2290]

I have this antenna ,and its junk. I have better luck just it as a sloper ,

[@hamradiotube]

I don't think it's bad. It's got really great rx too. I do wish the wire was thinner. For being a qrp antenna they could have shed some weight off of it.

[@stevepatterson2290]

@@hamradiotube try it as a sloper just a long wire I think you will see a difference

[@johnarcher9480]

You probably need to trim it. I have 2 of these, and they work great.

[@johnpeterson7264]

Wait - there is a law in Mich that you can’t throw a wire over a tree ? I’m having issues with that. Did the trees protest ? Great Video - thanks for posting. John KD2ODE

[@hamradiotube]

No, I didn't clarify. Michigan State Parks don't allow anything in trees. Regular parks are free game.

[@johnpeterson7264]

K8MRD RADIO STUFF Thanks. That seems slightly less alarming. Here in New Jersey the sling shot that I tend to use to throw a weight over a branch is legally classified as a weapon - so I guess we have our own issues.

[@hamradiotube]

@@johnpeterson7264 Well, I had the unfortunate time in my life where I had to live in NJ, and I left a lot of my guns at home. I'll tell you what though, the people of NJ are amazing!