Hi Mike, I didn't notice any EXTRA FUSES, I carry a few packs of assorted fuses (5-30amp) either for the truck or radios.73, Greetings from the Cayman Islands, de ZF1PB
@@KB9VBRAntennas I blew the fuses in my radio. Had to go to an auto store for replacements. The fuses were sold as a two-pack, so I have an extra set in case I need it.
I always enjoy your videos and presentation style, no nonsense, no c**p music, just good honest advice and really well put together. Bravo sir, bravo -thanks for your contribution to the Amateur radio community ! :D
So smart using those luggage packing bags. I have 2 sets and never thought to use them for my radio gear, you just made my life more organized and easier! Thanks for another great video.
Michael... I finally got around to buying (a few of) those mirror mounts a few months ago. I'm thankful I did, because you're right... they are disappearing. I found "Walcott Radio" out of Iowa that has them for $25 + shipping still! I'm not affiliated... honestly never heard of them, but everything worked out. They have an online store. Just thought it might help some fellow hams trying to find them w/o price gouging. Keep up the great vids! I'm disabled, and your POTA vids are fun to watch since I can rarely leave the house.
Always love a review of what people are carrying with them. i need to reorganize my own kit -- I'm outgrowing some of my makeshift solutions for carrying stuff! Also, thank you for updating the link to the jaw clamp!
A most enjoyable, information video presentation. This kit should be part of any portable or emergency antenna system. Make your own kit and keep in your vehicle. An excellent project. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).
Great video Michael. I recently bought the Gabil small tripod with the two different center pieces and I use it with the 3/8-24 center piece and a 20 meter hamstick. I leave all four of the ground screws attached and I use large alligator clips with 33 feet of wire on each. I use three or four depending on where I am and I usually get less than a 2:1 SWR. I also have the Faraday cloth like you have, however I haven't tried that yet. I have been using the Faraday cloth with the Wolf River Coils and that does work very well. I also carry a couple of EFHW wire antennas, but it is so easy to put up a vertical that I haven't used the wire antennas in a couple of months! Might have to get that 25 foot telescopic whip from Chameleon. Thanks again. N3EDO.
Great video. I love watching bag dumps of EDC gear and comms gear. You should get yourself a 3D printer to print some comms related things. You would really love it! 73 from Missouri!
Hi Mike, I saw you carrying your radials for the POTA PERformer antenna on a piece of cardboard. I use 2 3d printed antenna wire winders and love them. It fits right in my backpack along with the rest of the parts. Give it a try if you can!
Yeah, I had to make a few cardboard wire winders. I didn't have the time to set up a 3D print job for them, so I just crafted something quick out of what I had on hand.
Hi Mike, I watched you on BC plus live on zoom…. I am Carol KL5VD…. Will that faraday cloth work in the house ? I saw on TH-cam a guy showing off the mesh cloth and he was saying you could use it inside too …. Just wondering ;) Thanks and nice to meet you :) I was going to ask you on the after show but I didn’t get a chance…
Sorry I wasn't able to stick around after the show. To answer your question, you can use the faraday cloth, or window screen for that matter, in tight places like decks and balconies. Using it indoors will also work, but realize that an antenna inside may present other issues not related to the ground network.
Hi Mike, Thank you for the info 😊 do you have an antenna that would be basically invisible ? I live in a senior apartment complex. All of our apartments are ground floor and out outside outlets like a regular house, but I can’t put up an antenna outside because of the rules here so I was looking for one that would be easy to put out there, but yet would be out of the way and not very noticeable, I only have a any tone 878 UV 2+ I wanted at first to get a base station, but I can’t have an antenna here and where I’m at there is a couple of repeaters down the street, but my little radio doesn’t pick them up. That’s why I was looking for a different antenna like that I mean, I could put the window screen stuff on the back porch. My back porch is enclosed with plastic nothing big really there is a window there, would that work? Do you think if I put antenna out there with a cloth or window screen?
Love your videos, Michael, and own a few of your copper pipe antennas which are wonderous !. Only one small thing. It is really distracting, to me at least, the way you keep looking up over your right shoulder in this video. Keep up the great content, Michael. It's great
I think Michael kept looking over his right shoulder because he was using two cameras at the same time. If he had set up a third camera to show his setup then it would have been easier to understand, but that would be WAY too complicated. Just saying. Very well done I thought. N3EDO.
I had a second camera set up for the close up shots. I would periodically looked at the monitor to make sure what I was holding was in the frame. I thought I cut most of those glances out, but I guess a few remained.
I do keep some basic tools in my car including a pocket knife, multi-function screwdriver, pliers, and a crescent wrench. Each has come in handy for various tasks. But this is a good question and I'll bring it up on this Thursday's livestream.
I did a walk-through video three years ago. The trailer hasn't changed substantially since then, except for a bigger battery and slightly more efficient solar panel. th-cam.com/video/s-7BNbF2PyI/w-d-xo.html
Hello KB9VBR. I'm a newb about to take my Tech test and hopefully by next month I can take my General at the same time. I've watched MANY of your videos. This one is very interesting. In this video, you list transformers that you've bought. Do you ever make your own 49:1 or 9:1 transformers? ONE of the things that draws me to HAM radio is the making of the parts. Another is testing and using those parts to make connections. I can't wait to make my own HEX beam antenna. What are your thoughts on making your own parts in HAM radio? Cables, antennas, chokes, etc, etc, etc? I've seen your videos....but what are your thoughts on the making/creation in the HAM radio hobby?
I'm glad you enjoy the content. I do enjoy building my own antennas and accessories and my Ham Radio How-To playlist highlights most of my easy to follow projects: th-cam.com/play/PLtTjGEOMh1fSTiIDu6nC5sjABI9DA7eeG.html&si=9SQFxLsi4T0DFZpD As for the transformers, the K4QCD Dually is a kit, so although all the parts are supplied, you do have to assemble it yourself. I actually think its a great project for someone really wanting to experiment with antennas because not only do you build the transformer, but you also have to make a decision on length of wire to use as the radiating wire is not supplied. I talk all about that in the review video of this product: th-cam.com/video/iJIIwe65NuM/w-d-xo.html
Hello Michael my is also Michael VA3MD, I have a bit of a challenge for you. a great number of hams that do not have the financial resources to get all the newer expensive equipment. So I would like you to put together a Pota station with all the needed parts to get on the air for a Max of $1000 US. That must include Tax and shipping ( please use what u have } and estimate costs. If you can do it for less money than it would be a feather in your cap, I see all the TH-cam showing Ant's Radio and batteries with it only cost $300 ++.
I'll take you up on that challenge and put together some options that fit within that budget. One question for you, are homebrew antennas allowed, or should it be only stuff that's commercially available?
@KB9VBRAntennas Michael - Count me in on helping make that video. Using my G-90, an affordable LifePo4 battery & charger, a 50' RG-8X cable, a nice homebrewed wire antenna, and an optional inexpensive key (paddle), I'm figuring less than $700 total.😁 KZ9V
I think you can go either way with the choke for a ground mounted 1/4 wave vertical. Some people will use the choke on everything, but 1/4 wave verticals aren't really that susceptible to common mode interference. I seldom use a choke for that type of antenna and don't have any problems.
This is the guy ring I printed for my 31 foot Jackite pole, but incidentally it also fit my 22 foot spider pole. Try it and see if fits your need: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4832538
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Thanks, these appear to be everything that I always forget when I get to portable operating sites
Hi Mike, I didn't notice any EXTRA FUSES, I carry a few packs of assorted fuses (5-30amp) either for the truck or radios.73, Greetings from the Cayman Islands, de ZF1PB
This is the "portable antenna kit", so I'm guessing that is why there are no fuses.
Fuses are in my radio bag. I did a teardown of that back in August: th-cam.com/video/0ODbUxwGbis/w-d-xo.html
@@KB9VBRAntennas I blew the fuses in my radio. Had to go to an auto store for replacements. The fuses were sold as a two-pack, so I have an extra set in case I need it.
I'm just getting back into HF after many years and this is a very handy reference! 73!
Going to get a Faraday cloth. Finally I now know what size you use, lol. Thank you for sharing.
in my opinion, once you go the cloth route, you will start engineering it into all your vertical antennas. Its changed the game for me.
Hey Michael, thanks for the great video! It helps a lot! 73
I always enjoy your videos and presentation style, no nonsense, no c**p music, just good honest advice and really well put together. Bravo sir, bravo -thanks for your contribution to the Amateur radio community ! :D
Thanks for your support. I'm glad you enjoy the content.
So smart using those luggage packing bags.
I have 2 sets and never thought to use them for my radio gear, you just made my life more organized and easier! Thanks for another great video.
Hi Mike, Great video! Thanks for all the hard work you put in making them. 73, Pete
Michael... I finally got around to buying (a few of) those mirror mounts a few months ago. I'm thankful I did, because you're right... they are disappearing. I found "Walcott Radio" out of Iowa that has them for $25 + shipping still! I'm not affiliated... honestly never heard of them, but everything worked out. They have an online store. Just thought it might help some fellow hams trying to find them w/o price gouging. Keep up the great vids! I'm disabled, and your POTA vids are fun to watch since I can rarely leave the house.
Always love a review of what people are carrying with them. i need to reorganize my own kit -- I'm outgrowing some of my makeshift solutions for carrying stuff!
Also, thank you for updating the link to the jaw clamp!
A most enjoyable, information video presentation. This kit should be part of any portable or emergency antenna system. Make your own kit and keep in your vehicle. An excellent project. Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).
Love your antenna kit. It gives me some ideas for mine.
Great video Michael. I recently bought the Gabil small tripod with the two different center pieces and I use it with the 3/8-24 center piece and a 20 meter hamstick. I leave all four of the ground screws attached and I use large alligator clips with 33 feet of wire on each. I use three or four depending on where I am and I usually get less than a 2:1 SWR. I also have the Faraday cloth like you have, however I haven't tried that yet. I have been using the Faraday cloth with the Wolf River Coils and that does work very well. I also carry a couple of EFHW wire antennas, but it is so easy to put up a vertical that I haven't used the wire antennas in a couple of months! Might have to get that 25 foot telescopic whip from Chameleon. Thanks again. N3EDO.
Always enjoy your gear you carry videos. Great, compact setup.
Hi Michael. A nice summary with some very useful ideas! Fibreglass telescopic poles are so useful. Thank you. 73 Mike M0MTJ
After picking up the pair of telescoping masts at Hamvention, I ask myself why I've gone so long without one.
Love the video Michael. Thank you so very much for sharing your equipment. A lot of great ideas. Thank you so very much.
Great video. I love watching bag dumps of EDC gear and comms gear. You should get yourself a 3D printer to print some comms related things. You would really love it! 73 from Missouri!
This is a great kit Michael ! Love to put one together like that myself !
thanks yet again Michael!
Thank you again Michael.
JPC12 or JPC7 and your good to go!
Great tripod!
I've been a photographer long enough to know not to rely on cheap tripods.
Hi Mike, I saw you carrying your radials for the POTA PERformer antenna on a piece of cardboard. I use 2 3d printed antenna wire winders and love them. It fits right in my backpack along with the rest of the parts. Give it a try if you can!
Yeah, I had to make a few cardboard wire winders. I didn't have the time to set up a 3D print job for them, so I just crafted something quick out of what I had on hand.
@@KB9VBRAntennas well done! 73
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support. I really appreciate it.
Hi Mike, I watched you on BC plus live on zoom…. I am Carol KL5VD…. Will that faraday cloth work in the house ? I saw on TH-cam a guy showing off the mesh cloth and he was saying you could use it inside too …. Just wondering ;) Thanks and nice to meet you :) I was going to ask you on the after show but I didn’t get a chance…
Sorry I wasn't able to stick around after the show. To answer your question, you can use the faraday cloth, or window screen for that matter, in tight places like decks and balconies. Using it indoors will also work, but realize that an antenna inside may present other issues not related to the ground network.
Hi Mike,
Thank you for the info 😊
do you have an antenna that would be basically invisible ? I live in a senior apartment complex. All of our apartments are ground floor and out outside outlets like a regular house, but I can’t put up an antenna outside because of the rules here so I was looking for one that would be easy to put out there, but yet would be out of the way and not very noticeable, I only have a any tone 878 UV 2+ I wanted at first to get a base station, but I can’t have an antenna here and where I’m at there is a couple of repeaters down the street, but my little radio doesn’t pick them up. That’s why I was looking for a different antenna like that I mean, I could put the window screen stuff on the back porch. My back porch is enclosed
with plastic nothing big really there is a window there, would that work? Do you think if I put antenna out there with a cloth or window screen?
Love your videos, Michael, and own a few of your copper pipe antennas which are wonderous !.
Only one small thing. It is really distracting, to me at least, the way you keep looking up over your right shoulder in this video.
Keep up the great content, Michael. It's great
I think Michael kept looking over his right shoulder because he was using two cameras at the same time. If he had set up a third camera to show his setup then it would have been easier to understand, but that would be WAY too complicated. Just saying. Very well done I thought. N3EDO.
I had a second camera set up for the close up shots. I would periodically looked at the monitor to make sure what I was holding was in the frame. I thought I cut most of those glances out, but I guess a few remained.
Good video Mike. Got some great iseas from this video. But I was wondering, what do you take in the way of tools for minor repairs in the field?
I do keep some basic tools in my car including a pocket knife, multi-function screwdriver, pliers, and a crescent wrench. Each has come in handy for various tasks. But this is a good question and I'll bring it up on this Thursday's livestream.
What are the dimensions of those Amazon Zipper Stoage bags? There are several differentvsizes at the link you gave.
Thanks!
I'm using the Small bag for the ropes and a Medium bag for the coax
Have ever done a video on your teardrop setup?
I did a walk-through video three years ago. The trailer hasn't changed substantially since then, except for a bigger battery and slightly more efficient solar panel. th-cam.com/video/s-7BNbF2PyI/w-d-xo.html
Hello KB9VBR. I'm a newb about to take my Tech test and hopefully by next month I can take my General at the same time.
I've watched MANY of your videos. This one is very interesting.
In this video, you list transformers that you've bought. Do you ever make your own 49:1 or 9:1 transformers?
ONE of the things that draws me to HAM radio is the making of the parts. Another is testing and using those parts to make connections. I can't wait to make my own HEX beam antenna.
What are your thoughts on making your own parts in HAM radio? Cables, antennas, chokes, etc, etc, etc? I've seen your videos....but what are your thoughts on the making/creation in the HAM radio hobby?
I'm glad you enjoy the content. I do enjoy building my own antennas and accessories and my Ham Radio How-To playlist highlights most of my easy to follow projects: th-cam.com/play/PLtTjGEOMh1fSTiIDu6nC5sjABI9DA7eeG.html&si=9SQFxLsi4T0DFZpD
As for the transformers, the K4QCD Dually is a kit, so although all the parts are supplied, you do have to assemble it yourself. I actually think its a great project for someone really wanting to experiment with antennas because not only do you build the transformer, but you also have to make a decision on length of wire to use as the radiating wire is not supplied. I talk all about that in the review video of this product: th-cam.com/video/iJIIwe65NuM/w-d-xo.html
Hello Michael my is also Michael VA3MD, I have a bit of a challenge for you. a great number of hams that do not have the financial resources to get all the newer expensive equipment.
So I would like you to put together a Pota station with all the needed parts to get on the air for a Max of $1000 US. That must include Tax and shipping ( please use what u have } and
estimate costs. If you can do it for less money than it would be a feather in your cap, I see all the TH-cam showing Ant's Radio and batteries with it only cost $300 ++.
I'll take you up on that challenge and put together some options that fit within that budget. One question for you, are homebrew antennas allowed, or should it be only stuff that's commercially available?
@KB9VBRAntennas Michael - Count me in on helping make that video. Using my G-90, an affordable LifePo4 battery & charger, a 50' RG-8X cable, a nice homebrewed wire antenna, and an optional inexpensive key (paddle), I'm figuring less than $700 total.😁
KZ9V
Would it help to add an RFI choke to a coil with 17 ' whip, or it is not necessary?
I think you can go either way with the choke for a ground mounted 1/4 wave vertical. Some people will use the choke on everything, but 1/4 wave verticals aren't really that susceptible to common mode interference. I seldom use a choke for that type of antenna and don't have any problems.
Are there guying kits for those poles?
Not that I am aware of. I found the 3D print file online for the guy ring and then bought some tent stakes and a bit of paracord.
@@KB9VBRAntennas what's the internal diameter?
This is the guy ring I printed for my 31 foot Jackite pole, but incidentally it also fit my 22 foot spider pole. Try it and see if fits your need: www.thingiverse.com/thing:4832538
Wow, I have too much stuff I go portable with! Lol
73, w3rrm
Way to much not needed stuff for a occasionally use set up.
Antenna kits are personal, designed to meet the needs of the user. How would you build yours out?
Excellent video full of good information. As always, thank you!
73 de N8ESP