Chris/W6HFP from Buddipole Antennas demonstrates setting up the Buddipole Versatee Vertical. He also shows in detail two methods of tuning the antenna for resonance (minimum SWR) by using the antenna analyzer (MFJ-259) and by ear using band noise.
I can't tighten the coil directly to the VersaTee like in minute 1:10. There isn't enough space because of the ring terminal. I neither can't bend it enough to get it tighten. Any ideas?
@MinkeySimon Hassle? We think its an amazingly cool design. Consider that he is explaining all this as he goes. It could easily be done in just a few minutes if he were not explaining it all. DX-Peditions sometimes take days to set up antennas.
Deploying an effective antenna is key, there is no such thing as "Plug in and go" if you want to be effective. Perhaps some antenna theory study is in order?
I can't tighten the coil directly to the VersaTee like in minute 1:10. There isn't enough space because of the ring terminal. I neither can't bend it enough to get it tighten. Any ideas?
hfrocker 1 year ago
hi ! i made a vertical for 20 meters with 4 antenna arms and 1 9,5 foot telescope. with 3 counterpoices and the 16 foot mast
last weekend i worked SOTA i worked several USA and canada also New Caledonia with my buddipole i really works fine
vy 73
oz1ttt 1 year ago
Thank you. Very helpful.
remoteUHF 1 year ago
@kd8mkg My question was a serious one, so why the sarcastic answers? Go and troll somebody else!
MinkeySimon 1 year ago
@MinkeySimon If you consider setting up an antenna a hassle, you may want to re-evaluate your choice in hobbies. lol
kd8mkg 1 year ago
@RIDDICKorigional I have one on order, thx!
MinkeySimon 1 year ago
@N0rthwestRadio no such thing as plug in and go - what about the par end fedz.
RIDDICKorigional 1 year ago
@MinkeySimon Yes my advice would be the par end fedz antennas from par electronics.
RIDDICKorigional 1 year ago
@MinkeySimon Hassle? We think its an amazingly cool design. Consider that he is explaining all this as he goes. It could easily be done in just a few minutes if he were not explaining it all. DX-Peditions sometimes take days to set up antennas.
Deploying an effective antenna is key, there is no such thing as "Plug in and go" if you want to be effective. Perhaps some antenna theory study is in order?
Enjoy.
N0rthwestRadio 1 year ago
Great videos guys.... to compliment a great antenna...
kimdaviscali 1 year ago