Wolf River Coils Silver Bullet Mini | Tips & Recommendations | Parks on the Air Antenna HF Vertical

[@cg9952]

I cleaned the threads on both parts w cleaner tap and die then assemble. Set it on a piece of metal window screen. Works great.

[@williambouchard4480]

Really like Mike's radial setup. Great idea. Thanks for the video. 73. N3EDO.

[@MrTPF1]

I like Mike's idea of bullet connectors on the radials. I might try that.

[@donmyers2953]

Great video. Just what I’m looking for to keep when I travel and am portable in the 5th wheel. I was hoping to see you make some contacts and comment on the performance though so maybe another video??

[@mikegianfrancesco9431]

I JUST ORDRED THE MEGA MIN TIA AND IC 705

[@marksaunders7558]

The coax line length being better at 50 feet versus 25 feet means the antenna system us using the coax as part of the antenna rather than just a feedline.

[@radioactive8772]

Nice job guys! I sure wish I had your sunny weather here in Oregon 73 K7WHN

[@usernamemykel]

Sunny with high humidity, afternnon storms, hungry mosquitos, but otherwise 365 days a year available for motorcycling and fishing.

[@andy2E0JIU]

Nice video cappy 👍👍would've been good to see a contact or two but saying that I would also go with your idea of two coils 👍might try one of these down the beach ⛱ take care 73 from rainy 🌧 🇬🇧

[@DarrenN4VFR]

I wanted to but the night was falling too fast. Mike was going to help and teach me about power poles. Now that I've made some connectors, I'm hooked and bought me a power pole crimper and connectors.

[@andy2E0JIU]

@@DarrenN4VFR nice one 👍 look forward to the next one :)

[@DarrenN4VFR]

@@andy2E0JIU Thank you Andy!

[@hamradiotimes5586]

Thanks just purchased the mini version, and was a great going along with your video with you and mike...thanks 73s

[@jimbrown4135]

I am not a fan of the quick coax disconnect. For the minimal time it takes to screw on the connector it is worth it to have a good connection.

[@w3les]

Have one and when you get used to setting it up you will like it . Good Video Cap.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Yeah, I like the design and how fast to can put up the antenna. Also, its portability.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

Great job Darren

[@DK5ONV]

The Protection Cover on the IC-7300 I like a lot. It saves your radio from scratches they might be caused by external SWR Meter, antenna tuners or by a mug of coffee being parked on the Lid.

[@Tommyr]

Wolf River coils are great and I love my Rigexpert AA-55 zoom!

[@DarrenN4VFR]

They work great together.

[@ned5706-l7j]

Great video - I like the Wolf River coil as well. I keep the MFJ-1979 in a 1 inch pvc pipe tube with rubber caps on the ends to protect the whip from damage during travel. It seems to work well.

[@kengerace]

Just bought the wrc TIA 1000 with the mega tripod. I did purchase the additional collar for $15 so you can have like you mentioned two bands ready to go. So same coil and two collars just move one wire to the collar that corresponds band the band you have set. Unless you want multiple coils.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Awesome and have fun!

[@FreemanWithrow]

Love my wolf river ❤

[@paulgarcia1566]

Nice video. Subbed. I really like my Wolf River silver bullet 1000

[@loyannmunyan1174]

I am looking to purchase a wolf river coil antenna system

[@lf7961]

My favorite antenna.

[@Mandarin110631]

KK7SWB Hi Captain Darren and Mike- what is the sleeve cover on Mike's ICOM? i like that

[@Outdoors_with_kg4muk_Wayne]

I’ll have to work you one day on that antenna

[@usernamemykel]

Enjoyed the vid - please reveal the source for the "Quick disconnects", thanks.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Here you go: amzn.to/3R6T5DP

[@usernamemykel]

@@DarrenN4VFR Many thanks, cap'!!

[@marcpowers3305]

Where youget the quick pick adapters.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Hmmm, that's a question for Mike KG2MM. I would check Home Depot to see if they have the bullet connectors or even Amazon. I'm not using them for my setup.

[@kd5you1]

I ruined a PL-259 connector on the base of my mini tripod because the connection was too tight. I had to use a crimp tool to pull the connector out, and in the process the center pin & teflon were pulled out of the coax about 1/2 inch. Since there was no way to push it back in, I had to cut the PL-259 off and solder a new connector. After that I decided to use a right angle PL-259 to SO-239 adapter. I don't mind if it stays on the WRC tripod, and I know my coax won't get stuck inside the adapter. 73 KD5YOU

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Awww man, that sux. Sorry it happened.

[@kd5you1]

@@DarrenN4VFR Thanks! Its ok lol I had a half dozen new connectors from DX Engineering, though I'm not the best at soldering.

[@greadore]

Good video. I'm thinking of getting the Silver Bullet Mini, seems like a good portable antenna. A couple of questions, what arrangement of the coil and radials do you use for 10 meters? Also, what type of coax do you use? RG58, RG8X, RG8U, ...? Thanks a lot!

[@doc145]

You don’t need a coil for 10 meters. A 1/4 wave is 2.5 m or about 8ft. Just put a wire or whip at 8ft, add about 6 radials at 8 ft or longer and you’re done. If you want to go the raised radial route then they must be tuned. There are many YT vids explaining antenna theory. Try K4OGO. Walt. Guy operates portable and explains the types of antennas he uses. Also, read as much as you can. It makes a massive difference.

[@paulhastings3109]

What's the difference between 1000 and mini

[@kd5you1]

The 1000 will work with 80 meters, and the mini works down to 40 meters. The mini might do 60 meters but I'd have to test it to be sure.

[@ib1rcnut]

Why did you use 8ft ground radicals instead of the 34 foot lengths

[@kg2mmhamradio]

I use the shorter radials for a smaller footprint, Ultimately it is the same amount of wire on the ground sometimes more.

[@DK5ONV]

Cq HOTA = "Hotels on the Air" Paris Hilton will freak out about it to see one of her hotel rooms turned into a Amataur Radio Shack instead of a Party Lounge 😂😂😂👌🙋‍♂

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Hahahahaha.

[@TwstedTV]

Can that antenna also be used for 2m, 1.25m & 70cm as well ? just curiously asking. Also Can you list ALL the parts of the antenna including the radials & whip. Also how much did the entire antenna package cost including all attachments. Just wondering on price. Thanks.

[@DarrenN4VFR]

It's for the HF bands. Check out J-Pole for 2m/70cm. I bought mine from WB9VBR (www.jpole-antenna.com/). Here is the link to how much it will cost you. www.wolfrivercoils.com/order.html Also, the replacement whip, MFJ1979 is separate and you cant price check with the online ham stores.

[@TwstedTV]

@@DarrenN4VFR Thank you 👋😄👍

[@kg2mmhamradio]

Who is that other guy with you in your video? He looks familiar 🤔

[@DarrenN4VFR]

I dunno???

[@ronbrock2871]

Captain? Where? I just getting into the hobby. I also am an airline captain. you can probably tell from my photo.... 73

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Well, I'm now with UAL as FO. B737 IAH based. Welcome to Ham Radio!

[@ronbrock2871]

SWA CA Thanks... great video... seriously considering this as my first POTA antenna @@DarrenN4VFR

[@BlackHamRadioUniversity]

Will this antenna get 10 meters?

[@DarrenN4VFR]

I haven't tried it, maybe someone here can comment. I'm sure it will you just need to experiment with the length of the whip. 73's

[@poitevienphilip]

hello captain, what is the name of the two antennas?

[@DarrenN4VFR]

The larger coil antenna is the SB 1000 TIA and the smaller coil antenna is TIA Mini. Here's the website: www.wolfrivercoils.com/order.html

[@usernamemykel]

Herman and Seymour. Sorry, couldn't resist...

[@tonyd6884]

Great video! I just purchased a wrc. I’m now watching all the setups to find how I want to go. Tell mike we would all prefer the rig expert hi hi. My budget is definitely in the nano via territory. I would like to meet up with you guys at a park someday. I live in Orlando. I’m currently working in Fort Lauderdale but will be back home in April. Thanks for the video and great tips! 73. Tony KK4VRP

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Cool, I'm pretty busy once I get back to flying jets again. I've been offline for almost 2 months. I get back to JAX like once every 2 or 3 months. Only in Jax to pick up meds and medical appts. Most of my off time is at my other QTH. Mike is an expert with WRC. I've only set it up once and during this video shoot. 73's

[@mikestone9129]

Will this work on 11m?

[@DarrenN4VFR]

Haven't tried it but I think it will. May need a tuner.

[@kg2mmhamradio]

yes it should if you tune it for 11m

[@BennyCFD]

Hmmmmmm.......................Isn't 14,470 on the analyzer a bit out of the band.

[@captainmidnight5958]

I've watched this. ... Now, someone can kindly shoot me for doing it? Yes? ...

[@Outdoors_with_kg4muk_Wayne]

Also like the quick concept I’m sure both work really well I mite need to buy one for on the run camping de Kg4muk

[@DarrenN4VFR]

I would buy the Silver Bullet 1000 (full size version) instead of the mini.

[@donaldsmith3048]

WD40 is not made for a lube. It is a Water Displacement. Yes it works as a lube, but it was made for NASA because they had trouble with water getting into everything. I would put WD40 on everything, and wipe off. Some will stay to protect. In Florida we get lots of rain, and very high humidity. Water gets into everything! I am about 60 miles north of Palm Beach. On the ground radioes, Anderson power poles for the connections Just some thoughts. If you like them run with them. If you don't like, just flush it with any other crap you don't like. 73. de W4DES