I have two out of three not bad. No hot chicks needed here. Looking for intelligent understanding typed though. Real Grand Cherokee Hemi with my Henry/ DH 629.
My favorite antenna (s) has to be homebrew wire antennas. I found that the 130' inverted L was easiest to work on as the feed point was at ground level and It allowed me to experiment with different baluns to best suite the internal ATU in my TS-450. I had about four 65' radials along with several 5' copper ground rods. It worked well on all bands and was great for DX !
Congratulations 25000 videos are truly a learning experience and you talk in everyday language. They are also always entertaining. Thanks for being here. Remember me when you pick the winners.
Man thank you so much for this recommendation. I live in a senior manufactured home park here in rural Dago. They don't want antennas. This will work. I can hide it in my little yard. Now I can move to HF. You're great. TKS from Jimbo, KN6FDS... Love your videos and congrats for the huge amount of subscribers.
1) Mil Extension does not fit into the backpack but sticks out quite far. 2)Comes with 75ft of wire not 50ft. 3)Stake needs to be wooden to kill vampires.
Good morning, I have been using the Alpha Antenna MFJ, also LDG, sent me their experimental 9/1 endfed.. Which is At 13 feet sloping to 6 feet and using 65 ft of wire.. I have some amazing Qso .. it has been in the air for about 2 years.. I also built me a home brew Chamaeleon mpas with the matching unit from my FMJ.. that you showed… Ya, I couldn’t see spending all that money.. 73’.. N1AQH.. here in Billings..
Yep, I’ll have summa dat free stiff, uh, stuff, too. Count me in! I wanna get a radio and antenna so I can go ride my tricycle. No two-wheeler for me. I’m 74 and a double amputee and it’s the only outdoor activity I get. I’m glad to be part of the 25,000, too. Thanks for the channel. 73 K4RDG Bob and the world can never have enough Bobs!
Wolf river Coils makes a good antenna Super antenna is ok. And oh yeah Congratulations on your viewer subscription. You probably have more viewers than PBS
I'll second the Wolf River coils COIL. A guy can put together a package just like this one, with a little bit of effort buying separate parts, from different suppliers, for ALOT less than $550, like $200.... and have a RESONANT antenna system, to boot.
Congrats on the 25k Bob! Count me in on the giveaway as well. On a side note, I use the Chameleon MPAS antenna as my main antenna, and have used it with several radios to reach both coasts from here in Kansas on 80m, 40m, and 20m. Awesome antenna! I love mine!
People sometimes focus on the wrong thing with the MPAS. Your title gets it right. It's designed to be versatile. Providing many antenna types in one package, allowing one to get on the air in a variety of ways under a variety of conditions. It's not the most efficient antenna at all, with the lossy 5:1 hybrid module eating some of your power and a tuner required in most cases. But that's not the point of the project. The former point is. As far as that goes, it's built very well and should be durable and last for many many years. Good review. See you at Qfest.
Using a Wolfriver coils antenna. Like a screwdriver antenna but manual adjustment. First time I set it up in the front yard, just dirt ground, with its tripod talked with a guy in east Texas with a 5/9 receive and transmit, with a hundred watts. Mind you the tripod was sitting on the ground. Called the Silver bullet 1000. was able to adjust the antenna from 6m to 80m with the adjustable SS whip included. Works well for what it is.
Revisited this video for many reasons, Bob. Have to suggest that, back in the day, Mr. Victor Charlie wold have LOVED to see you out in the bush with your manpack with that whip up in the air.
I got the MPAS 2.0 after waiting 2 months due to covid. To say I'm impressed is an understatement. Since getting it I am using it as a base antenna for 40 and 20m at night, I had got it to use as a portable antenna, 20m is good lately and I get regular contacts up to 9,000 kms away from my QTH in Ireland, on SSB. I regularly get North and South America even amung pileups with high power European statons, it might take me a while but they hear me, I only run 100 watts. Last night I heard a station from Sydney on 20m but then some European station came on almost on top of him and wiped him out. I haven't tried other bands yet mainly because I can really only operate in the evenings and early night. I also have the CHA Cap Hat. What's interesting is the antenna is much quieter than my EFHW which allows me hear the dx stations and this helps a lot to reduce static crashes from Thunderstorms. But the EFHW allows me hear closer stations much better at the expense of more noise and more static crashes. I only use the supplied single counterpoise too. I only briefly tried the wire Supplied wire antenna on ft8, just threw it up in a tree and made some weird loop but it clearly showed the wire config is good for NVIS. Build quality is fantastic, I am very happy with this antenna and it has greatly exceeded my expectations, I may even get the anti seize compound and leave it up all the time and only take it down if I intend to work portable because you really can take it down and set up in 5 mins. This is an amazing antenna and if you buy I guarantee you will be amazed, it's worth every cent, I am so impressed with the quality I may even buy one of Chameleons loops.
I own a CHA HYBRID. I mounted the matching unit on an Outback “Outpost” base and the 30’ wire on a slope. SWR is extremely high, so will see what a tuner does for that. Quality is outstanding. I also run a PAR ENFEDZ 20 meter antenna.. superb. Flat SWR out of the box.
Gotta like the mention of deer poop in the midst of everything else. Love the vids, I’m a jeeer as well and I own 20 firearms. You never know what you have in common with other. I also ride motorcycles. Thank you!!!!
I'm using the wolf river coils silver bullet take a long antenna. Congratulations on reaching 25,000 suds, that's awesome. Love your videos keep up the great work. 73s
I've been using an MFJ-1979 telescoping whip with the CHA micro and spike when I'm packing the rig to a SOTA site. works fine with my LDG Z-100+ tuner.
25,000 holly molly! That is great news. You have worked, or played, real hard to hit that number. I want to see all of these antennas at Quartzfest. I plan on arriving on Friday.
Dammit Bob. I bought this thing after your review. Was not cheap. But it is bulletproof. And I have used it in all configurations. And it works. HOA friendly too. And all made in USA. Hard to believe. Thanks for a great TH-cam channel. You are a lucky man to have a wife that will put up with all your crazee stuff. Makes me wonder what she spends on? That would make a good video??? Cheers!!
I have this exact antenna system. I totally agree this is is the best most versatile antenna system on the market. I strongly recommend that anyone who does off-grid Emcomm, or other mobile or portable operations buy one. I also recommend that you get an extra set of radials. I have the ground spike and the jaw clamp, both of which are extremely useful in the field.
I got my MPAS 2.0 around 24th May and I’m making regular contacts from Ireland to South America in the evening and night, using the single supplied counter poise and the CAP HAT, check out my SWR readings below which are probably helped by the HAT. I love this Antenna. 160m 3.1 80m 2.6 40m 1.87 20m 1.4 17m 1.18 15m 1.4 12m 2.1 10m 1.9 -2.4 for the higher part
Congratulations on 25,000 subscribers Bob. All great videos, informative and entertaining. Keep them coming. I have learned a lot. Thanks for doing them. KN6AAH
I love the idea of this antenna. That being said. For the price point it should have better swr out of the box. For example my mfj 1984 is tuned perfect and way less than 100
Great video! Ok, here's my antenna rundown for portable ops: Alpha moto antenna and/or HyEndFed eight band (from Holland) for HF. N9TAX J-pole for 2m/70cm.
I have heard a lot of good about them. I use the Moto by Alpha Delta for both vehicle and portable. So far all is good with the FT891 and FC50. May try the 20 next time around.
My go to portable QRP antenna is the EARCHI 9:1 Matchbox antenna connected to an Elecraft KX3. Great lightweight system for 40m-6m; the KX3 can tune 160m and 80m. At $56 (which includes USPS priority mail shipping) it is very affordable. 73
W9ALN - I have a Chameleon Hybrid Mini with Mil Extension and 54" Mil Whip. for mobile use and on Field Day. Since it doesn't fold, it would stick out of a backpack.
I'm always in for a drawing. Hoping to upgrade to general here soon. Want to eventually do some SOTA living here in Idaho we have a few tall "hills" here.
Congrats on 25k Bob. I predict you'll break 50k in a year or two. Very versatile Antennae, I like that it can be configured several ways. I'm in for the giveaway.
I just ordered the MPAS 2.0. My first HF radio is going to be a go kit. I knew there were cheaper options. I wanted a good antenna that could be set up easy and take down. 73 KI4WKK
Yes sir! I would love some cool K6UDA gear. K6UTJ Tom in Benson NC! Love your excellent vids! Keep them coming brother! I would love to hear what you consider to be the single best mobile set up for a SHTF scenario that encompasses local and DX communications. 73s brother!
Congrats on 25K subscribers. Glad to have met you at the Peoria,IL hamfest. And you can count me in on the giveaway.... No fresh Deer poop please! - KD9ERS
Hi Bob, good antenna, quality always costs more but will last longer. I use wires right now but looking into something better. please count me in on the giveaway
BIG congrats on the 25K members Bob. Always love your video's. I have a number of small wire antennas from HyEnd (the HyEndFed 3 bander for 40,20 and 10M), a few Sota Beams and my favorite when I'm camping is the MyAntenna EFHW-8010 (End Fed Half Wave 80- thru 10M) amazing but all require some form of tree or pole to get the end or center up high enough to work efficiently...
I love watching your videos I find them very funny but also the info Information you talk about is great And yes I am interested in the give a way Thank
New ham here, just found your channel by TH-cam recommendation. Lots of good info, presented in a simple and easy to understand way, plus giveaways? Got another subscriber! Merry Christmas!
Bob, when you feel a little adventurous, look up the old articles on BALLOON and KITE antennas. Yes, a box kite can lift a lot of air-cooled thin wire and today's thin kevlar kite string is the way to hold onto it. A party tank of helium and some balloons, a mylar large one, all sorts of options to get a long wire up 500 to 1000 feet. Do beware, some wicked static charges are going to come down that wire along with the RX. Real easy to carry and pack.(g)
This is a decent review. I have a few comments to add from my own experience with this antenna. I stow the Mil ext in the side pocket and lash it with the compression straps. It's a little less "snaggy" and the pack can remain closed. I have not deployed this as a wire antenna (yet). I'm thinking that an inverted L would be a good way to go. I don't use the RG58 that was provided with the kit. I use some RG8X and a CM choke from The Wireman. The difference between the two cables is not much on the lower bands, but this saves me a few db on the upper HF bands or VHF, if they ever get active again. The spike is not very useful here in Nevada -- too many rocks in the hard desert ground. But it will go with me on my next road trip because there are lots of places it would work. To followup on that last comment, I use the tripod base from a Wolf River Coils antenna where the spike won't work. You have to stake or weight the tripod or the wind my tip over your antenna, but the tripod works. The counterpoise/ground field I built for the WRC also works with the MPAS vertical to reduce ground losses. The WRC antenna is a good antenna too, but it is not frequency agile if you need that capability. If I was going to solo hike for an operation, I would not carry this antenna. I carry a wire antenna and a mast. If a group of us were hiking for an operation, then this would be OK for one person to carry this antenna (with some personal gear) and another to carry the radio and power supply. The pack is OK for a short walk or from working out of the vehicle, but would not be a good hiking pack... at least if you were carrying any additional gear. You're modeling of the Mil-whip from the pack made me think of the HFPack pedestrian mobile folks. Yes, it is a thing. Ha! Chameleon customer service has been excellent. OK, that's all I got before another cup of coffee. Thanks for the review! 73 de AG7TX
Congrats on 25K. I pack linked dipoles. But the do require support structure. I also use the Packtenna supported by a 10 meters push-up mast from SOTABEAMS.
Ham radio, guns, Jeeps, hot chicks...how could this NOT be my favorite TH-cam channel? Get me in on some of that giveaway action please! 73 de WA3PRR
Add a Six-Pack of beer and I'm in the same place!
Me to, me too, me three
I have two out of three not bad. No hot chicks needed here. Looking for intelligent understanding typed though.
Real Grand Cherokee Hemi with my Henry/ DH 629.
Never mind I went and checked, I was wrong. This channel has everything a HAM could ask for.
Ray What's your call sign, address and shirt size? email me at k6udaradio@gmail.com
My favorite antenna (s) has to be homebrew wire antennas. I found that the 130' inverted L was easiest to work on as the feed point was at ground level and It allowed me to experiment with different baluns to best suite the internal ATU in my TS-450. I had about four 65' radials along with several 5' copper ground rods. It worked well on all bands and was great for DX !
Congrats on 25,000. Been a Technician since April and working in my general now. Your content has been very helpful. Keep up the great work.
Congratulations 25000 videos are truly a learning experience and you talk in everyday language. They are also always entertaining. Thanks for being here. Remember me when you pick the winners.
Man thank you so much for this recommendation. I live in a senior manufactured home park here in rural Dago. They don't want antennas. This will work. I can hide it in my little yard. Now I can move to HF. You're great. TKS from Jimbo, KN6FDS... Love your videos and congrats for the huge amount of subscribers.
1) Mil Extension does not fit into the backpack but sticks out quite far.
2)Comes with 75ft of wire not 50ft.
3)Stake needs to be wooden to kill vampires.
You may have just saved countless human lives. Thank you.
Good morning, I have been using the Alpha Antenna MFJ, also LDG, sent me their experimental 9/1 endfed.. Which is At 13 feet sloping to 6 feet and using 65 ft of wire.. I have some amazing Qso .. it has been in the air for about 2 years.. I also built me a home brew Chamaeleon mpas with the matching unit from my FMJ.. that you showed… Ya, I couldn’t see spending all that money.. 73’.. N1AQH.. here in Billings..
Count me in for the giveaway.
Passed my technician test Saturday.
Call sign should post this week
Congrats. When you settle on a first radio, I'd love to work you.
I subscribed to this for the valuable info but also to show it to my buddy Jon because you guys are twins! Right down to the twisted sense of humor.
Yep, I’ll have summa dat free stiff, uh, stuff, too. Count me in! I wanna get a radio and antenna so I can go ride my tricycle. No two-wheeler for me. I’m 74 and a double amputee and it’s the only outdoor activity I get. I’m glad to be part of the 25,000, too. Thanks for the channel. 73 K4RDG Bob and the world can never have enough Bobs!
Wolf river Coils makes a good antenna Super antenna is ok. And oh yeah Congratulations on your viewer subscription. You probably have more viewers than PBS
I'll second the Wolf River coils COIL. A guy can put together a package just like this one, with a little bit of effort buying separate parts, from different suppliers, for ALOT less than $550, like $200.... and have a RESONANT antenna system, to boot.
Thanks for the video. Count me in for the GAW. Your videos are always fun to watch.
Congrats on the 25k Bob! Count me in on the giveaway as well.
On a side note, I use the Chameleon MPAS antenna as my main antenna, and have used it with several radios to reach both coasts from here in Kansas on 80m, 40m, and 20m. Awesome antenna! I love mine!
People sometimes focus on the wrong thing with the MPAS. Your title gets it right. It's designed to be versatile. Providing many antenna types in one package, allowing one to get on the air in a variety of ways under a variety of conditions. It's not the most efficient antenna at all, with the lossy 5:1 hybrid module eating some of your power and a tuner required in most cases. But that's not the point of the project. The former point is.
As far as that goes, it's built very well and should be durable and last for many many years.
Good review.
See you at Qfest.
Using a Wolfriver coils antenna. Like a screwdriver antenna but manual adjustment. First time I set it up in the front yard, just dirt ground, with its tripod talked with a guy in east Texas with a 5/9 receive and transmit, with a hundred watts. Mind you the tripod was sitting on the ground. Called the Silver bullet 1000. was able to adjust the antenna from 6m to 80m with the adjustable SS whip included. Works well for what it is.
Revisited this video for many reasons, Bob. Have to suggest that, back in the day, Mr. Victor Charlie wold have LOVED to see you out in the bush with your manpack with that whip up in the air.
This old retired USAF guy could sure use that CHA-Mpas 2.0 ant+sys. Merry Christmas, 73 de N5EQY EL09
I'm All In with your giveaway and congrats with 25K, that is a big deal and just the beginning. Congrats
When you talk, I take notes! Sure, I would like to be in on a giveaway. The only thing I have won is the cakewalk in the fourth grade and I am 75 now.
I got the MPAS 2.0 after waiting 2 months due to covid.
To say I'm impressed is an understatement. Since getting it I am using it as a base antenna for 40 and 20m at night, I had got it to use as a portable antenna, 20m is good lately and I get regular contacts up to 9,000 kms away from my QTH in Ireland, on SSB. I regularly get North and South America even amung pileups with high power European statons, it might take me a while but they hear me, I only run 100 watts. Last night I heard a station from Sydney on 20m but then some European station came on almost on top of him and wiped him out.
I haven't tried other bands yet mainly because I can really only operate in the evenings and early night.
I also have the CHA Cap Hat.
What's interesting is the antenna is much quieter than my EFHW which allows me hear the dx stations and this helps a lot to reduce static crashes from Thunderstorms. But the EFHW allows me hear closer stations much better at the expense of more noise and more static crashes.
I only use the supplied single counterpoise too.
I only briefly tried the wire Supplied wire antenna on ft8, just threw it up in a tree and made some weird loop but it clearly showed the wire config is good for NVIS.
Build quality is fantastic, I am very happy with this antenna and it has greatly exceeded my expectations, I may even get the anti seize compound and leave it up all the time and only take it down if I intend to work portable because you really can take it down and set up in 5 mins.
This is an amazing antenna and if you buy I guarantee you will be amazed, it's worth every cent, I am so impressed with the quality I may even buy one of Chameleons loops.
Congrats Bob! Enjoy your channel and always enjoyed our chats on WiresX on Sundays. 73 my friend de W8SKB.
I own a CHA HYBRID. I mounted the matching unit on an Outback “Outpost” base and the 30’ wire on a slope. SWR is extremely high, so will see what a tuner does for that. Quality is outstanding. I also run a PAR ENFEDZ 20 meter antenna.. superb. Flat SWR out of the box.
That would be a great antenna for a apartment dweller like me especially the vertical wow I'm impressed thanks
So good they're sold out and trying to produce more.
Merry Christmas from Kg4VeT in Fla thanks for the opportunity 73’z
Gotta like the mention of deer poop in the midst of everything else. Love the vids, I’m a jeeer as well and I own 20 firearms. You never know what you have in common with other. I also ride motorcycles. Thank you!!!!
No, Thank you.
K6UDA yeah I know the reply was way late and I don’t know how many times I’ve watched you leave video in the mpas 2.0.
Apologize for the atrocious typing. Man!
I'm using the wolf river coils silver bullet take a long antenna. Congratulations on reaching 25,000 suds, that's awesome. Love your videos keep up the great work. 73s
I've been using an MFJ-1979 telescoping whip with the CHA micro and spike when I'm packing the rig to a SOTA site. works fine with my LDG Z-100+ tuner.
Congratulations on your subscribers. New ham here KB3PBV your videos rock keep them coming!!
I got one for Christmas too. so fart used it a couple times and LOVE it. super quick and simple to set up. I use it with an FT-891 and an LDG AT Pro 2
25,000 holly molly! That is great news. You have worked, or played, real hard to hit that number. I want to see all of these antennas at Quartzfest. I plan on arriving on Friday.
I’m questionable this year Karen’s got to have knee surgery.
I have an end fed 40-10m that fits in a ziplock bag. I live in Montana, so finding trees is usually not a problem.
Dammit Bob. I bought this thing after your review. Was not cheap. But it is bulletproof. And I have used it in all configurations. And it works. HOA friendly too. And all made in USA. Hard to believe. Thanks for a great TH-cam channel. You are a lucky man to have a wife that will put up with all your crazee stuff. Makes me wonder what she spends on? That would make a good video??? Cheers!!
Congrats on the 25k subscribers. Please include me in the drawing you are holding. Great channel.
So pleased I found this channel. More information and inspiration. Thanks
I have this exact antenna system. I totally agree this is is the best most versatile antenna system on the market. I strongly recommend that anyone who does off-grid Emcomm, or other mobile or portable operations buy one. I also recommend that you get an extra set of radials. I have the ground spike and the jaw clamp, both of which are extremely useful in the field.
Congratulations on 25000 Bob. I love the honesty of your reviews. Count me in on the giveaway and thank you for your generosity . 73 from KD9NRF
I love free stuff. Merry Christmas
Congrats on the 25,000...Merry Christmas from Ohio...KB8YBG JIM
I got my MPAS 2.0 around 24th May and I’m making regular contacts from Ireland to South America in the evening and night, using the single supplied counter poise and the CAP HAT, check out my SWR readings below which are probably helped by the HAT. I love this Antenna.
160m 3.1
80m 2.6
40m 1.87
20m 1.4
17m 1.18
15m 1.4
12m 2.1
10m 1.9 -2.4 for the higher part
I have the CHA MIL Hybrid 500 watt capacity, I'm using it mounted on my apartment balcony railing with the Chameleon mounting bracket. It works great.
Congratulations on 25,000 subscribers Bob. All great videos, informative and entertaining. Keep them coming. I have learned a lot. Thanks for doing them. KN6AAH
Thanks for all the great video posts! Congrats on 25k subscribers!
Congrats on the 25,000 subscribers. That went fast after you reached the 2,000. I did my best to share your videos with everyone. N0HKK
Merry Christmas. Count me in.
Congrats on the 25,000! Count me in on the giveaway.
Hey have a good one give the grab bags to someone who is struggling. All the best from down-under.
Congratulations Bob on the milestone.
I love the idea of this antenna. That being said. For the price point it should have better swr out of the box. For example my mfj 1984 is tuned perfect and way less than 100
Great video! Ok, here's my antenna rundown for portable ops: Alpha moto antenna and/or HyEndFed eight band (from Holland) for HF. N9TAX J-pole for 2m/70cm.
Thanks Bob. Thinking about getting one. Great video!
Great video. I think I appreciate these videos on which antennas NOT to get more than the recommendation sort.
I have heard a lot of good about them. I use the Moto by Alpha Delta for both vehicle and portable. So far all is good with the FT891 and FC50. May try the 20 next time around.
I’ll have to look them up. Thanks.
Congrats on 25k subs! From subscriber #734
Thanks Bob for your clear demos! Glad I stopped by! Now subscribed! Merry Christmas!
Awesomeness.......and rugged as heck!!!
Congratulations 🎉 and happy holidays
Another great video...please count me in!
My go to portable QRP antenna is the EARCHI 9:1 Matchbox antenna connected to an Elecraft KX3. Great lightweight system for 40m-6m; the KX3 can tune 160m and 80m. At $56 (which includes USPS priority mail shipping) it is very affordable. 73
Another fine vid. Would love to see a comparison between this and the Alpha FMJ.
Congrats on hitting 25K brother! My wife and I love your sense of humor!
Good video, I just purchased the Crank IR antenna for portable use. It’s not cheap, but I like the ability to change bands fairly quickly on it.
I'm always up for receiving free stuff! 73!!
That's a pretty slick antenna system. Lots of interesting things on this channel. Thanks for posting.
Merry Christmas.
Great shows
W9ALN - I have a Chameleon Hybrid Mini with Mil Extension and 54" Mil Whip. for mobile use and on Field Day. Since it doesn't fold, it would stick out of a backpack.
Who could thumbs down a K6UDA video? I’m in for a giveaway goodie.
SgtBooker44 it's probably someone who doesn't like the antenna
I'm always in for a drawing. Hoping to upgrade to general here soon. Want to eventually do some SOTA living here in Idaho we have a few tall "hills" here.
I enjoy watching and learning thank you
Congrats on 25k Bob. I predict you'll break 50k in a year or two. Very versatile Antennae, I like that it can be configured several ways. I'm in for the giveaway.
Count me in for the give a way! 👍
Merry Christmas Bob!
Excellent presentation!
I just ordered the MPAS 2.0. My first HF radio is going to be a go kit. I knew there were cheaper options. I wanted a good antenna that could be set up easy and take down. 73 KI4WKK
Just found your channel recently. Really enjoy your work. Congratulations on the 25K milestone!
Yes sir! I would love some cool K6UDA gear.
K6UTJ Tom in Benson NC! Love your excellent vids! Keep them coming brother! I would love to hear what you consider to be the single best mobile set up for a SHTF scenario that encompasses local and DX communications. 73s brother!
Enjoy your videos, knowledge/experience sharing, and humor. Count me in on the give away...
Never mind dump me didn’t catch the 2 years ago. Enjoyed video a lot. NM5SP
Great video information to confirm the cost for me is to do similar with a diy version. That's a lot of pennies.
I presume when set up as a vertical, it has to be low to the ground? (can't be installed on the rooftop of a house?).
Great review thank you! Lots of good tips and context with other portable & not so portable 🙏👍
Thank you
Congrats on 25K subscribers. Glad to have met you at the Peoria,IL hamfest. And you can count me in on the giveaway.... No fresh Deer poop please! - KD9ERS
What's your call sign, address and shirt size? email me at k6udaradio@gmail.com
I want in! Congrats on 25k!
Count me in on the giveaway Bob! Great video as always! 73, George K2WO
I love give-a-ways but never have had success with one....Fingers crossed. Thanks for the great videos, appreciate it!
Hi Bob, good antenna, quality always costs more but will last longer. I use wires right now but looking into something better. please count me in on the giveaway
Congrats on 25K, Man. 50K, here we come. Thanks for you work. I'm in on the giveaway, if I'm not too late. KC0OUF
BIG congrats on the 25K members Bob. Always love your video's. I have a number of small wire antennas from HyEnd (the HyEndFed 3 bander for 40,20 and 10M), a few Sota Beams and my favorite when I'm camping is the MyAntenna EFHW-8010 (End Fed Half Wave 80- thru 10M) amazing but all require some form of tree or pole to get the end or center up high enough to work efficiently...
I love watching your videos
I find them very funny but also the info
Information you talk about is great
And yes I am interested in the give a way
Thank
New ham here, just found your channel by TH-cam recommendation. Lots of good info, presented in a simple and easy to understand way, plus giveaways? Got another subscriber! Merry Christmas!
Bob, when you feel a little adventurous, look up the old articles on BALLOON and KITE antennas. Yes, a box kite can lift a lot of air-cooled thin wire and today's thin kevlar kite string is the way to hold onto it. A party tank of helium and some balloons, a mylar large one, all sorts of options to get a long wire up 500 to 1000 feet. Do beware, some wicked static charges are going to come down that wire along with the RX.
Real easy to carry and pack.(g)
Merry Christmas Bob. That CHA-MPAS 2.0 giveaway would be great!!! :o . Congratulations on 25K.
I been thinking of getting the alpha loop myself
Loops are great antennas just very Hi-Q. Generally I like to bounce around on the band.
Oh ya, I'd love a K6UDA box in my mail.
This is a decent review. I have a few comments to add from my own experience with this antenna.
I stow the Mil ext in the side pocket and lash it with the compression straps. It's a little less "snaggy" and the pack can remain closed.
I have not deployed this as a wire antenna (yet). I'm thinking that an inverted L would be a good way to go.
I don't use the RG58 that was provided with the kit. I use some RG8X and a CM choke from The Wireman. The difference between the two cables is not much on the lower bands, but this saves me a few db on the upper HF bands or VHF, if they ever get active again.
The spike is not very useful here in Nevada -- too many rocks in the hard desert ground. But it will go with me on my next road trip because there are lots of places it would work.
To followup on that last comment, I use the tripod base from a Wolf River Coils antenna where the spike won't work. You have to stake or weight the tripod or the wind my tip over your antenna, but the tripod works. The counterpoise/ground field I built for the WRC also works with the MPAS vertical to reduce ground losses. The WRC antenna is a good antenna too, but it is not frequency agile if you need that capability.
If I was going to solo hike for an operation, I would not carry this antenna. I carry a wire antenna and a mast. If a group of us were hiking for an operation, then this would be OK for one person to carry this antenna (with some personal gear) and another to carry the radio and power supply. The pack is OK for a short walk or from working out of the vehicle, but would not be a good hiking pack... at least if you were carrying any additional gear.
You're modeling of the Mil-whip from the pack made me think of the HFPack pedestrian mobile folks. Yes, it is a thing. Ha!
Chameleon customer service has been excellent.
OK, that's all I got before another cup of coffee. Thanks for the review!
73 de AG7TX
Congratulations on your milestone. Hey! I'm always into free stuff, especially now that I getting into HAM radio.
K7DSG in the mix. Congrats on 25k!
Count me in for the giveaway... subscriber here and really enjoy your no bs approach. Thanks for your time making the videos!!
Congrats on 25K. I pack linked dipoles. But the do require support structure. I also use the Packtenna supported by a 10 meters push-up mast from SOTABEAMS.
Merry Christmas!
Congrats on 25k, I'm up for a give a way