Hey Ed, brilliant work and very clever, especially with the power point/ power cord radials, genius!! Thanks for taking the time to record and post your great work! Cheers.
This is a different idea of hooking up the radials. I want to applaud it because you thought of it and it will find preference with some. However, crocodile clips work for me. Well done.👍☘️
What an awesome idea that you have shared with us here about that ground radial assembly. Easy to assemble, easy to dismantle, plug and play. Thank you for sharing and 73's.
@@edwhitney1862 You got that right sir, the fun and expirience and the continuance of learning in the hobby that keeps us going. Again thank you so much, DW1-QEW, "Jun" is my nickname, Philippines.
WOW now that is a great idea and you use inexpensive parts too! I am sharing your video to 3 ham buddies too. My brother is a POTA Machine and has a screw antenna he may not be using. So this is a nice and fun project. Thanks for posting it. I will subscribe and already gave it a big 👍's up.
Hi Hp7093. Thanks and glad you liked it. Check out my newest video “Work the world with extension cord radials” for your Screwdriver Antenna. You won’t believe how well it works! -Ed W8EDW. 73
Nifty idea. I do wonder what the purpose is of the 4:1 Balun. From having run a Tarheel Screwdriver antenna for years myself there is a need for Feed Point Impedance Matching on 40 and 80 meters. I'm guess that is somehow the reason for the Balun.
This is an excellent mechanical installation, but this Don Johnson screwdriver already has built in impedance matching coil and 4:1 balun is not needed, but choke balun instead. To get 50 Ohm impedance, the coil has to be tuned by making a jumper between ground and the coil. With the SWR analyzer determine how many turns should be shortened to get 50 Ohm. With the proper installation you will not need a tuner to operate the radio. Vertical antenna has about 30 Ohm impedance and with 4:1 balun will be much lower and you will not be able to user your radio without a tuner.
Hi Wes. The brand of the Screwdriver Antenna is Alpine. Unfortunately the company is gone. The ground system will work with any antenna. That's a great suggestion on finding Extension Cords! -Ed W8EDW
Excellent ! I love the use of extension cords as radials !
Hi John. Yep, crazy how well they work! Thanks for watching! -Ed. W8EDW
Hey Ed, brilliant work and very clever, especially with the power point/ power cord radials, genius!! Thanks for taking the time to record and post your great work!
Cheers.
Hi Dany. Thanks for the nice comment! I really appreciate you taking the time to do that! See you next video. -Ed
So far, the build is tidy and clever. Well done!!
Thankyou for watching Finnbhennach! I tried to make it simple, useful and fun. -Ed
This is a different idea of hooking up the radials. I want to applaud it because you thought of it and it will find preference with some. However, crocodile clips work for me. Well done.👍☘️
Hi Donal. You are right! There are many solutions. I just thought it would be fun to try something different. -Ed
@@edwhitney1862 Thanks Ed. What the heck, why don’t I subscribe? There you go. Done!👍☘️EI3KY
Hey Donal thanks! I’m always messing around with something . Building the screwdriver control box (video) next.
What an awesome idea that you have shared with us here about that ground radial assembly. Easy to assemble, easy to dismantle, plug and play. Thank you for sharing and 73's.
Hi Francisco. I’m so glad that you like the idea! What a fun hobby we have! 73. -Ed. W8EDW
@@edwhitney1862 You got that right sir, the fun and expirience and the continuance of learning in the hobby that keeps us going. Again thank you so much, DW1-QEW, "Jun" is my nickname, Philippines.
GREAT video, Ed !!!!
Thanks for the comment Bob! See you on the radio. -Ed. W8EDW
Very good and well thought out. Now im searching for the other video 😂
Very clever! Thanks for sharing your idea.
Thanks for the nice comment Javier! -Ed W8EDW
Nice work Ed, so simple but highly effective.
Thanks Brain for the nice comment! -Ed
thanks fantastic video and terrific antenna 73 from kb2uew
Really appreciate the nice comment Alvaro! -Ed
WOW now that is a great idea and you use inexpensive parts too! I am sharing your video to 3 ham buddies too. My brother is a POTA Machine and has a screw antenna he may not be using. So this is a nice and fun project. Thanks for posting it. I will subscribe and already gave it a big 👍's up.
Thanks so much Realoldgeekster. I like your name! I'm in that category too! Have fun! -Ed W8EDW
Thanks Ed!
Thanks so much for watching James!
Love it! You and I are on the same page. I love MacGyvering solutions to technical problems.
Thanks Ralph. I never thought of it as MacGyvering but now that you mention it. LOL!
Brilliant! Looking forward to the video on its performance. 😊
Thanks Joe. I'm putting together a control box video and then I'm going to share the antenna results. Thanks again!
I'm working on a "controller video" and then a Warm day! LOL Thanks Joe! -Ed W8EDW
I like it. The extension cord radials is a great idea
Thanks Tony! Crazy how an idea just "hits you!" LOL
What a brilliant idea! Good for you for thinking outside the box
Thanks Pat! We're having fun!
Excellent idea and an inexpensive solution for easy portability. 73
Thanks for the comment Phil! I appreciate you taking the time! -Ed
I think it is fair to say that every ham radio operator's situation is unique.
Hi Denelson93. You are definitely right about that. That’s what makes the hobby so interesting! Have a good one! -Ed. W8EDW
@@edwhitney1862 Not a problem.
73 VE7NDE
Stroke of genius, sir. Liked and subscribed. Thanks for sharing that idea!
Hi Vinny. Thanks for the flowers! -Ed. W8EDW
I love your plug idea!!! I’m gonna try that for sure
Thanks. Hope it works for you! Fun to build. -Ed. W8EDW
Very good video. This has given me ideas with my screwdriver. Great radial idea. I bought a plate kit from tar heel but this is better
Hi Hp7093. Thanks and glad you liked it. Check out my newest video “Work the world with extension cord radials” for your Screwdriver Antenna. You won’t believe how well it works! -Ed W8EDW. 73
Nifty idea. I do wonder what the purpose is of the 4:1 Balun. From having run a Tarheel Screwdriver antenna for years myself there is a need for Feed Point Impedance Matching on 40 and 80 meters. I'm guess that is somehow the reason for the Balun.
Hi Dennis. It seems to match somewhat easier and provides a clean feedpoint. It certainly would probably work without it. -Ed W8EDW
People will stay away from your radials for fear of being electrocuted, not because they're yellow.
Nice build.
Yep you’re right Joe! LOL ! Thanks for the comment. -Ed. W8EDW
What is the idea of the 4:1 balun on a screwdriver antenna?
Very interesting!
Hi Cpt Jbud. I’m glad you found it “interesting”. Thanks for taking the time to watch it!
luv it...very creative!
Thanks George for the nice comment! -Ed
Brilliant!
Thanks Karl. I'm glad you liked it! -Ed W8EDW
This is an excellent mechanical installation, but this Don Johnson screwdriver already has built in impedance matching coil and 4:1 balun is not needed,
but choke balun instead. To get 50 Ohm impedance, the coil has to be tuned by making a jumper between ground and the coil.
With the SWR analyzer determine how many turns should be shortened to get 50 Ohm. With the proper installation you will not need a tuner to operate the radio. Vertical antenna has about 30 Ohm impedance and with 4:1 balun will be much lower and you will not be able to user your radio without a tuner.
Thanks Ned! Since the Balun makes a nice connection for the coax I’ll short the balun coil and give it try that way. -Ed
LDG has 1:1 BALUN, the same size as the one you have. 73
Bravo..!! Thank You for the video..
Thank you Rodney! I appreciate your comment. Watch for my new video on “Building a Screwdriver Antenna Controller “. -Ed. W8EDW
@@edwhitney1862 Certainly So!! I will be watching out.
👍 love it 👍x10 !
Hi John. Thanks for the nice comment! Have a good one! -Ed W8EDW
Could you post a link to the mounting brackets?
Hi drumhammer305. Go to Amazon.com and put in STSD-AD1-PAIR . It will pop right up.
wow great project thanks Ed your number 0ne
Thanks Alvaro! I appreciate you Watching!! -Ed W8EDW
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Thanks Juanfran! I appreciate your watching
If I did that some knucklehead would come along and plug an AC Mains into it and we all would light up. good work but keep the knuckleheads away.
Hi Lew. Yep, you are right! That’s why I designed the set up with the “female “ ends out. LOL! -Ed W8EDW
What brand/model is the screwdriver?
Nice idea. To buy new extension cords can be costly... 'shop' at yard/garage sales.
Wes KN4NPH
Hi Wes. The brand of the Screwdriver Antenna is Alpine. Unfortunately the company is gone. The ground system will work with any antenna. That's a great suggestion on finding Extension Cords! -Ed W8EDW
This is a very ingenious and well-executed solution. Thinking outside of the box can really pay off! DE WA1KLI
Hi John. Yep, it's what makes the hobby so fun! Thanks so much for taking the time to make a comment. -Ed W8EDW