2M Yagi /P Portable Antenna Build and Test with FT 817 5w, for SOTA use, Ham Amateur Radio SSB FM

So, I decided to build a Yagi for 2m SOTA (Summits on the Air) activations. This portable 6 element Yagi weighs just 1.5kg and sets up in just 94 seconds. In testing, I got 200 KM to the south cost in flat conditions, with just 5w. I can't wait to take this to higher ground.

[@digitalanalogueham]

The
Beam working very well. I have done a bit of beam work going across the sea. Fascinating stuff

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

I’ve come to realise for many our hobby is really “amateur antenna” given the odd things lying around my shed! Great video, 73

[@leybald60]

I take it the other half was at Tescos! When you started sawing conduit I did wonder.

[@joshbstevens]

This was great!! Watched most of your videos already. Great work and advice!

[@RadioRevG5REV]

Thanks Josh! 73s to my first USA subscriber.

[@TechMindsOfficial]

That's pretty impressive! Well made..!

[@RadioRevG5REV]

Thank you so much, and thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

[@stevemarsh9596]

Well done Ben - it would be helpful if you told us a bit more about the dimensions of the antenna to help with copying your build.

[@2metercrew389]

Well done 👍👍👍

[@RadioRevG5REV]

Thank you! It was great fun to build.

[@NICKGAR7]

Nice video Ben. Good contact with Mike G3SED, owner of Nevada Radio....
Be interested to know the dimensions used for your antenna.
Best regards, Nick M1DDD, Peak District

[@ryanbeare9806]

Great video I would love to build one! Only if I knew all the measurements could you help with this ? From M7 HFD

[@M0RSF]

Well done Ben. Hope to work you S2S on 2M SSB one day. 73 Chris M0RSF

[@RadioRevG5REV]

Wouldn't that be wonderful. I have only ever done one S2S, in the LD, great feeling of joy

[@thomascagan8528]

Nice build. It might be nice if I will be able to source the material to build this in the US. Thank you for the video. 73, de kb6nqw.

[@RadioRevG5REV]

Thanks for the interest. I think the USA will have all these things. Aluminium rods that are 5mm will be easy to get. The rest is common hardware store things. I hope you get to build one. If you want to see more of my videos, please subscribe. Happy Thanksgiving for last Thursday. 73

[@rodburton6241]

Hello Ben keep experimenting! de M0RHB 73

[@RadioRevG5REV]

Thanks Rod. And thanks for watching!