Super Antenna MP1LX Tripod HF 40m-10m Portable HF Antenna with Go Bags for ham

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Feedpoint where you need it– The bottom feedpoint is more convenient than traditional center-fed half-wave vertical dipoles… such as the “I” styles. This is the compact dipole used for HF communications on the set of the ABC Television show “Last Man Standing” with Tim Allen. The crowded space above the set required a compact multi-band dipole and the CHV-5X was selected as the best option. The videos shows it being used on a beach or pier. It's a half wavelength on 14 MHz but the antenna coupler allows operation on

wavelength wire on 10 MHz (again with a little gain good for DX). Overall this is my most used portable antenna due to its speed of erection and performance. DX Engineering also sells rectangular plates for use in the junction points of beam antenna elements and boom. Thinking their small version was 1/4 inch aluminum plate, I added that to my wish list. Choosing the best HF antenna for your physical and operational needs will determine whether you can successfully communicate or not. So consider these things: other bands without needing to trim the antenna wire. Of course it then ceases to be a half wavelength on these other bands; on 7 MHz it's a 1/4 wavelength, 10 MHz 1/3 wavelength,typically from about 0.7 to 1.5 times the design frequency. Better results would have been possible if the antenna was direclty over the water shown in the video. frequency. But unlike the delta loop it needs two supports. These don't need to be as tall as the single support for the delta loop. I could have made the loop a square End Fed Halfwave: the most popular antenna in our survey. Why? I think people like it because it is a resonant antenna with simple tuning arrangements. Note that a special type of antenna tuner is needed for an end fed half wave. Normal multi-purpose tuners often will not match the high impedance presented by an end fed half wave. It's an antenna that is easy to make and use. It's potentially efficient if the ends are kept clear of the ground and the centre of the antenna is raised nice and high. It's a good antenna for use in areas with a lot of foliage as it's easy to pull through trees. Most end fed half-waves are single band antennas. It is possible to make multiband versions although these loose some of the advantages of the single band variety. All wire antennas described above have been for portable operating. But wire antennas can also be used on the move if supported by a pole.

as the support poles do not need to be as tall. A Moxon takes longer to erect than some of the simpler antennas described. You may need to use two masts. Because A vertical coax fed dipole can be all you need if operation on a single band only is required. If over or near salt water it's a great no-frills DX antenna. Videos Simple is often best and this 21 MHz vertical is no exception. Installed right on the sand it's achieved great results. The only problem is how to support it with no trees or fences around. Here are some HF and VHF antennas that will work with the Icom -705 along with the Nevada RC-105 antenna mount. The IC-705 is not supplied with an antenna as standard. So short loaded whips work reasonably well. An alternative if you’ve got a car and the car is nearby is to actually mount the whip on the roof of the vehicle, I tend to use a magnetic mount. A whip mounted on your car will always work well, and I think the reason is a big chunk of metal underneath the car anyway. Moreover, in rain or shine – you can go for some peace and quiet when it rains by popping into that enclosed cabin of yours! Alexloop AntennasI’ve found that often my antenna won’t work. If I don’t have an external tuner, then the wire will end up being too short and this makes it difficult to get good reception. To avoid these problems in future,I want something with simple compact design like whip antennas which are resonant when you’re right next them without any need for an earth or ground plane attached – unless one has their own device doing so job already! The easiest way is simply to run out a length of wire along the ground, which is connected to the earth side. And that acts as a ground plane. That is absolutely essential. And don’t ever try to operate with a wit without having a ground connection or preferably with a wire or sort of counter-voice connection. It just won’t work. AlexLoop Portable HF Loop Antenna was invented, patented and introduced to the ham market by Alex Grimberg, PY1AHD, in 2007. I switched between them to do comparisons. Which one is consistently better? Watch the first video below and find out! Linked Dipole: a multiband system. You can have as many bands as your want. As they are resonant they don't need an antenna tuner. They do require a feeder though so they are a little heavier and less easy to set up than the EFHW. Hugely popular for SOTA type portable operating. Band changing requires the links to be opened or closed. This might require the antenna to be lowered. Linked dipoles are time-consuming to make and adjust - although the process is quite easy. Very predictable radiation pattern. Usually arranged in an inverted vee configuration for portable use as this allows a single support to be used. horizontal and vertical polarisation by moving the feedpoint. As you might expect, and as the theory books tell us, vertical is superior for longer distances.

bent into a shallow inverted U, and two support poles a bit taller than a quarter wavelength each. Gain is broadside to the wire so consider its orientation In my setup, I have two tripods to hold up each end plus a slotted PVC pipe to support the droop in the middle. When I can get away with it, I leave that stuff behind and just string the wire up in a tree. Tried a half-square and liked it? Want even more low-angle DX gain concentrated in narrower bidirectional lobes? Don't have very tall poles You may need to change the dimensions slightly. To do so start with optimising the length of the inner portion (for 14 MHz) with the clips for the other sections open. Then optimise for 10 MHz,

Vertically polarised rectangular loop for 40, 30 & 20 metres

an L-match antenna coupler and a small counterpoise and you too can have a few dB of bidirectional low angle gain ideal for working 14 MHz DX. Even better How do you choose the best HF antenna? Whether your obstacles are trees, buildings, operating indoors, or something else; HERE IS HOW TO choose an antenna that will work in your physical environment. When choosing the best HF antenna, first consider NVIS and DX objectives

When you demand nothing but the best in quality, versatility, and performance, Chameleon Antenna is your clear choice. Our antennas surpass all others, ensuring seamless communication with those who matter most to you. With exceptional durability and adaptability, our antennas provide crystal-clear communication in even the harshest and most remote locations. Count on Chameleon Antenna for reliable communication solutions that truly make a difference. The most efficient and largest antenna is the HexTenna antenna. This antenna requires you shorten or lengthen the Telescopic Elements with Tuning from one band to another.In the spirit of improvisation I walk along my local beach to see what can be loaded up as an antenna (with varying results).