The Best Vertical Antenna Ever For Your POTA Activations
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 เม.ย. 2024
- Diamond BB7V: The Ultimate Vertical Antenna for POTA Adventures
Selecting the right gear can make all the difference in the world when it comes to enjoying and succeeding in portable ham radio endeavors. That's why I've been thrilled with the performance of the Diamond BB7V vertical antenna, a fantastic choice for anyone engaged in the Parks on the Air (POTA) program. During my visit to Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick, I discovered this antenna's impressive blend of simplicity and effectiveness, and it has since become an indispensable tool for my portable operations.
My time with the Diamond BB7V has been excellent, and I'm eager to share my experiences. This antenna excels across multiple bands and boasts exceptional portability, making it an ideal companion for ham radio enthusiasts who are always on the move. Its versatility shines through in park activations and international contacts alike. Its sturdy build and power handling capabilities ensure reliable performance in any situation. With a straightforward setup using tent poles as a base, you'll be ready to go on the air in no time.
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Thank-you for your honest review and opinion.
You are very welcome
Our club has a Diamond BB7V antenna. I've always had decent results with it.
So far I am very pleased with it
GPS is a good Address. The IC-718 is super pricy there but the Prices on other Radios are fair.
UG, I love them....the guys there are super awesome and take care of their clients extremely well
Nice intro video, thanks. I checked the web site, and it does state a tuner is required.
Yep
The red FT-8 call signs on your computer are not people waiting to “talk” to you. They are impersonal call signs waiting to make an equally impersonal robotic handshake contact with you. FT-8 contacts have their place I guess, but let’s not call them QSOs.
Thank you for sharing your opinion, which you are welcome to. However, you don't see me or others bashing CW, SSTV, or SSB. Why do people take pleasure in bashing FT4 or FT8? Maybe they don't understand the technology, maybe they are stuck in their ways, or perhaps they just like to keep complaining about anything they don't agree with. Thank you again for your comment.
Para los que usamos la traducción oral de Google, el que usen medidas métricas, es muy importante, hace mas comprensible el tema antenas. (se podría usar las dos, Imperial y Métrica) 73 Cordiales.
Thank you for your comment and concern
Getting this bb7v or a magnetic loop 10-40
Good luck with your decision
What/why is there tape at the top of the antenna. Think I will order one... they should give you coupons to hand out!!!
There was a rubber tip on the end that I lost so that it just some electrical tape to replace that piece that I lost. Great antenna, highly recommend
Ive never done ft8 or any digital modes.
It can be alot of fun
Also thank you for this video in the comments in your other video i told i bought this antenna because my house burned down and living now in a mobile home for the time being.
Thank you so much for this honest video and i subscribed.
I also bought a ATAS 120 A and im curious which is the better one from the two.
73 from the german Dutch border.
PD0BTW/ DO1BTW
Let me know how it works out for you
I will be recording a follow up video...can I talk to Australia on a vertical?
Yesterday, I managed a 5/4 signal report from Melbourne and got into the Isle of Coll this AM. All on the BB7V vertical. Pretty good dummy load eh!
Interesting for sure, but id really have to believe the efficiency is just awful.
I believe the great contacts you've made must 99% rely on good band conditions.
Itd be Interesting to compare it on wspr to say, a vertical random wire with a few radials.
This isn't criticism, but my curiosity and thinking out loud, love your videos.
Well, I contacted Australia and Europe on some pretty poor band conditions.
These things are glorified dummy loads, they're very broadband at the cost of efficiency. The compromise antenna of compromise antennas. I never had good luck with the one our group used to have, and after some digging I saw one taken apart and figured out why.
I worked Australia yesterday 5/4 report on 20m during some pretty poor band conditions. Mine seems to work just perfectly. See some of my other videos for receipts.
Yesterday, I managed a 5/4 signal report from Melbourne and got into the Isle of Coll this AM. All on the BB7V vertical. Pretty good dummy load eh!