Andrew, That HF antenna your using, how has it held up? I bought two clothes lines at Walmart that look exactly the same, except for the little protrusion with the small hole in it, and I still have it but it pops open. I used #18 stranded wire (cut for 40 meters) with a Budwick to feed it. Considering buying what you have or possible roll my own. Thanks, nice video.
I used the baby dipole that rolls out and just tied ends off with some para cord rope I had for my regular antennas. when I got to use them in the woods, I just strung the wire over tree branches I could reach and wasnt going for extreme height or a big setup.. just kinda see what it could do =)
You're gonna like this. Just make sure not to use the display backlight if not necessary cause the rig drains lot of current. My PFR3 will last for ever with my gel type batt, lot longer than my 817.
Hi Andrew, great videos BTW. Hey, I was wondering what antenna are you using on your VX-8R handheld radio?
73 de Robert
W7FJ
AA7GDX 6 months ago
@AA7GDX
its the Diamond SRH519 with a SMA connector.
KC2UOO 6 months ago
Good Litle Rig I Used One In My Semi Truck Until I Got A Yaesu 897-D
jrmason0466 8 months ago
Such a good description hurt by the tremors you obviously have trying to keep the camera steady
burt2481 1 year ago
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i like the yoyo antenna idea ill make one, congrats on the new gear 73 M6PEC Barry
pspbarry 1 year ago
i like the yoyo antenna idea ill make one, congrats on the new gear 73 M6PEC Barry
pspbarry 1 year ago
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i like the yoyo antenna idea ill make one, congrats on the new gear 73 M6PEC Barry
pspbarry 1 year ago
i like the yoyo antenna idea ill make one, congrats on the new gear 73 M6PEC Barry
pspbarry 1 year ago
i like the yoyo antenna idea ill make one, congrats on the new gear 73 M6PEC Barry
pspbarry 1 year ago
KC2UOO/ K2FR
Is that right?
73 from KD0HON
whistlesun 2 years ago
Sure is, got a callsign changed to a vanity a while back.
KC2UOO --> K2FR
KC2UOO 2 years ago
Andrew, That HF antenna your using, how has it held up? I bought two clothes lines at Walmart that look exactly the same, except for the little protrusion with the small hole in it, and I still have it but it pops open. I used #18 stranded wire (cut for 40 meters) with a Budwick to feed it. Considering buying what you have or possible roll my own. Thanks, nice video.
73, Kent, K6FQ
k6fq 2 years ago
I used the baby dipole that rolls out and just tied ends off with some para cord rope I had for my regular antennas. when I got to use them in the woods, I just strung the wire over tree branches I could reach and wasnt going for extreme height or a big setup.. just kinda see what it could do =)
KC2UOO 2 years ago
How does that yo-yo gadget work for you? How high off the ground have you been placing it?
IrishJedi26 2 years ago
It does pretty good, when im backpacking maybe 5 or so feet off the ground, It extends out to 40 meters no problem.
its not "great" but it gets the job done of being super portable and lightweight.
KC2UOO 2 years ago
Nice radio kit for backpacking. Again, very inspirational for this new ham . . . looking forward to more great videos! Keep up the great work.
73
de - David KF7ETX
USNERDOC 2 years ago
You're gonna like this. Just make sure not to use the display backlight if not necessary cause the rig drains lot of current. My PFR3 will last for ever with my gel type batt, lot longer than my 817.
72 Andy. Welcome to outdoor ham fun.
VA2SG 2 years ago
nice qrp setup... good qso's...73
VictoreCelia 2 years ago