You have a great landlord. Congratulations on doubling your space. Can't wait to see the new projects. N3EDO.

Looking forward to seeing this project move forward!! Every success!!Good luck!!

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

How exciting lots of great changes coming out of the DXCommander enterprise. Thanks for sharing Callum 73 to you.... Vic de KE8JWE

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Cheers Vic!

Cal, you continue to amaze me! You keep this hobby exciting.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Tnx!!

Awesome news, it fills my heart to see good things happen to good people.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Awe thanks!!

Great to see you back and so enthused.

Callum, I've just been watching the past couple of videos on your channel and said to my YL that despite now having my callsigns for 25yrs, I learn so much and so well from you. I'd love to join your for your event in August but its a bit of a swim from VE1 land. Thank you, cheers and 73! PS, glasses are on your lid.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Indeed.. That would be a world record swim!

Sounds fabulous Cal, so happy that you got to expand. Quad sounds exciting. Can't wait to see its progress. Great to see your excitement again. All the best.

That's a great idea and project. Hope all goes well with it as I am sure thinking it will be fun to use one. Looking forward to seeing the end result ❤

Great landlord. Looking forward to some great videos. I would like a DX commander zipper case for carrying the 2024 Expedition antenna . Keep same green color ! just a idea for accessories . Cheers to all at DX commander !

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Good thinking

That’s going to be a nice antenna farm! Looking forward to seeing that come together.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Yes mate.. Dratt.. I need to book that call with you! LOL

I commented on the question of re-using the piece as a pattern, not knowing what it looked like. I brought up draft and shrinkage concerns. After seeing it though, I believe you could use the original as a pattern. If the new configuration does not pan out, keep the original piece in good condition, as it should not be a problem using it as the pattern. Shrinkage would not be an issue in this case. Congrats on the extended antenna farm. I'm old and slow now, but I still get things done. Wish I could lend a hand, but not going to try and swim the pond.... Enjoy the inbound party.

I've always wanted a multi-band Qubical Quad antenna for shortwave from 40m to 10m, maybe with the WARC bands, but building it myself was too much. I'm excited and will buy the antenna as soon as it's been finished! A dream for 25+ years.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Ah great!

And there was me thinking it was an ancient burial mound full of gold artifacts.

Stay focused my friend looks to me a lot of fun to come

I picked up a Gem Quad from a SK estate a few years ago. It uses a similar spider in the middle but with short round stubs that the fiberglass spreaders slide on to and are held on with a gear clamp. I'll try to remember and send you some pictures when I have some time. By the way, those are cute little dump boxes..

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Oh yes.. If you have pictures!

Nice project, mate and I, had a quad yonks back, think making the boom longer the impedece goes down. Don't need the height yagis need either. Moving the dirt is a good idea, as these days it's worth money. Got a quarter acre here, but ants fit into 7m x 3m area. Good luck.

I’m thrilled and excited at the same time. Seems only 5 minutes ago I had my DX Commander and a big bag of bits from you in Knowle. Fantastic mate. Regards Mike

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Goodness yes!

You can never have too much space. I can't wait to see the incredible developments. Actually going to get in the back lot this weekend and start working on the delta loop.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Ah great!

This is exciting news! Can’t wait to watch the development! 73

Yes, been waiting on this! Can't wait to see what R&D comes out of this!

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Yeah, should be fun!

Good luck Callum. Looking forward to see it all come together. 73 Little Joe

That's awesome man, congratulations!

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Awesome Stuff... looking forward to see this project move!

And there was me, wanting to claim the prize for finding your glasses.!

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

HAHA!!!

Great to see this moving along.cant wait for the next one cal.take care mate

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Tnx Andy!

Great to see things are progressing Cal. Makes a positive change from seeing some aspects of the ham community declining. Looking forward to seeing your setup on August 17th!

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Yes.. should be fun!

GEM quads had what you were describing where the fiberglass spreaders slotted onto the spider hub. The additional benefit was that element spacing was less for shorter wavelengths closer to the hub, so the multiband layout was close to optimal. SP3GEM was building clones, but I think he's doing standard yagis now.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Ah. OK..

Thanks Callum! A huge fan of your content. Learning so much from your channel. Can't wait to see what's next.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

you look like the cat that got the cream now with all that extra antenna space!

Hi Cal, I'm really excited to see lots of experimenting and learning coming up. I was losing my ham radio mojo, and you have successfully brought my interest back.😊 thoroughly excited..73

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Ah great!

Many years ago ( 38-40) years I made a cubical quad for 11 meters very similar to the one you where showing except where the spreaders attached I used angle iron stubs and u clamps to hold the spreaders in place The spreaders where ash broom shanks, between the tips of the driven element and the director tips I stretched Kevlar twin ( very low stretch dont use nylon twine) also stretched Kevlar twine between the tips diagonally on the emitter and also on the tips diagonally on the director this kept the quad very ridged and spacing exact and lasted many years it was a exceptional antenna

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Ah! Good news!

What a journey Cal! well done to everyone. Amazing work.

@DXCommanderHQ

2 күн бұрын

Thanks a ton!

Dear Commander Callum, thank you for taking us along on this adventure! From the west side of the pond, we wish you well! My landlord (aka, wife) will endorse any new antenna ideas, if I just say “I was watching the DX Commander, and he said….” Best, KQ4IXD

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

HAHA.. Prompt me what you need me to say - then we can can show her!

So Antennae Launch Complex 39A and 39B? Well done old man (we’re the same age by the way). I’m glad to see you found your glasses and I look forward to your work. If there was ever a great reason to come to England, your open house day would be it. Here’s wishing you all well from Moose Jaw. Tim VE5THF

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Top Banana Tim!!

This is exciting! Looking forward to seeing more !

I've been loving my dxcommander expedition and starting to think I want a directional antenna now, so you developing one sounds like great idea!

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

That's the plan!

Love the new stuff your working on!

I've heard very good things about cubical quads! - Good luck Callum. - Cheers!

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Me too... We'll see :)

Wish you well !!

Exciting project ahead Cal! Also…Edgar is a big lad!

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Yeah!

Looks like they moved that dirt far away so you can easily go another 21 in the future!

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

HAHAHA!!!

Your also one of the kindest men in this hobby thanks again loving my classic

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@morecambeanglersandtrawler1074

4 күн бұрын

@@DXCommanderHQ no thankyou for sending me the plates wires etc to make up my classic. My granddaughter thought she had bought me the full antenna not just the pole thanks mark

How exciting! Good luck Callum

Good luck, hope it turns out great. 73's N1PHR

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

You and me both!

I wish you well.

Loved the ending shot! Sweet!

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Awe yes!

Hello Lord Callum: Thank you for some great news. I was wondering when you were getting around to build a quad antenna that isn't as flimsy as Lenox China. Many years ago I had stacked quads & I was so impressed with their performance but a terrible ice storm came through & that was the end of that project. God Bless you sir. + my best wishes to to Wendy and the dogs. TMP, Unit 22 in N.J.

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Yes.. There are probably some "tricks" we need to make sure of..

Brilliant, I wish I could visit one day. Well done Callum. :)

@DXCommanderHQ

7 сағат бұрын

You should!

@DonzLockz

6 сағат бұрын

@DXCommanderHQ I'll definitely pop in when we make the trip to the UK. My wife is eager to visit after visiting our son in the States. :) Thnx Callum. ;)

I'm expanding too. Biscuits and beers and all. My middle age spread would pass for a royal state dinner!

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Haha Matt!!!

Great to hear and nice to see you back more regularly.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

More to come!

@newsles2

3 күн бұрын

@@DXCommanderHQ Great to hear! Quick question sir. Can you tell me the external diameter of the DX Commander Classic Pole 2 base section? I note there's only mention of the inside diameter and I want to ensure the mount I was looking at accommodate it. Ta very.

Oh boy, this looks exciting!!

This is terrfic news, Cal! I've loved the idea of quads since I was a wee lad. Radio guys I knew were always talking about them as the Holy Grail of aerials. So I would dream of someday having enough space (and the wherewithal) to build one (or three). Can't wait to see what you come up with. Wish I could get back to Blighty to attend your Open House but at the moment it's not looking likely. But I do hope it all comes off beautifully. Cheers!

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Yeah thanks!!

very exciting!

Any room for all my antennas lol looks good cal

i hope i will be coming i have booked my space im coming down from torquat really looking forward to seeing everyone dave

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Yo Dave!

John is no dummy. He knows the good will engendered by prepping your expansion field for you will have wide ranging, long-term benefits that can’t be measured. What’s more, once Michael set the cone, John could see only half of the mound needed removing. That is one big bucket on his Kubota there. It has to be fun running that thing.

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Secretly, I think they really enjoy those machines!

We used to have a boomless 2 ele quad at my club station in the 80's. Good performing antenna. Verticals on higher frequencies has their limitations compared to a beam in a tower.

@DXCommanderHQ

Күн бұрын

Yep!

Mark from cube X quads is a great ham!

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Indeed!

Congratulations on the increased acreage. The puppies will enjoy it.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Oh yes!

JCB has a factory not far from where I live in coastal Georgia.

I'm currently experiencing a visit from the Black Dog, knowing you've suffered the same misfortune in the past, and seeing you still so interested in your life, your hobby and your business, lifts my mood and reminds me I will regain my own spark, eventually...

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Yes.. Just remember that tomorrow might be a lot better..

Good for you and especially to John and his guys. Quads, great antenna as long as they are well made especially the wire elements. Chris VO1CH

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

The question is...where the blooming hell were they, crotle, chortle. P.S.its a rhetorical question; Keep up the good work Callum.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Bathroom.. west-wing by the library...! LOL

@M7BVV-Phil

4 күн бұрын

@@DXCommanderHQ Touché 🤣🤣🤣

Flex it Edger! solid work

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

HAHA

Nice flying

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Thanks ✌

looks great...

Awesome news 👌

67 ft tower. Perfect 👍🏿 congrats

Cool beans.... Sounds like fun squared. Wish I could come to the opening, but my Australian Shepard does not have a passport & being a herding guy he never lets me out of his sight. So, we'll watch the video from the Catskill moutains of NY.

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Hello Catskill!

Looking forward to seeing the end result with the Quad. I would go with a bit longer boom to get a bit more front to back but still with the spider design. Check out WB9DLC Lightning Bolt build, I quite fancy building that but god knows how I would get away with it around here. haha. Brill video and happy new field.

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Yes, I will investigate every which way I can :)

enjoy to the max

A 160 sky loop. Would love to see you promote LowBand Cal would also ❤ to see sum tries at low band Dx. I ve got a Alpha77dx on my end with a balance fed doublet. Would also ❤ to see balance fed coax and how well it works without buying my own coax to verify 😬😉☺️

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Sorry.. Can't do balanced feed from shack to field..

I don't remember the exact lengths of my 3 band 2 element "Spider Quad", but bamboo fishing poles worked so I'll guess about 12 feet which would be about 3 or four end sections of the Sig 9 pole. How much would eight of these 4 section fiberglass extendable poles cost? I already have the "Spider quad" center section and might build another 2x4 lean over tower this fall. Regards, N4SCP

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

If you REALLY want to builkd a quad out of DX Commander poles, let me know and I can come up with a "box of 10" deal for you.

Hi Cal and Wendy, That's great news. Is the quad going to be 5 bands 20 - 10m? Everyone there stay safe. 73 WJ3U

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Yes Don.. Maybe 20-6. No reason why it couldn't do 40m I guess...!

@DonDegidio

4 күн бұрын

@@DXCommanderHQ Hi Cal, It will get large adding 40m. You need spreaders at 10m in length. Stay safe. 73 WJ3U

running a 4 el retangular alum quad on 6 meters.......at 40 ft it does very well at least at the level of a 5 el yagi, maybe a 6 el yagi in a much more compact package.....plus it looks cool! .. meteor scatter mornings on 50.145 SSB.........73 Mike K1FNX near Boston

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Woo-Hoo!

Question? Where did you happen to find your glasses and looks like fun. 73

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Bathroom!

Yes! Quads are awesome. Will it cover 20-6 or 40-6m?

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Initially 20-6.. But no reason why can't extend to 40..

@johnratcliffe6438

4 күн бұрын

@@DXCommanderHQ I used one during the Queen's Jubilee special event station with my club, Burnham Beeches. I thought it was wonderful. My first time using one.

Good

Pukka 🎉 So what’s new to buy? 😅

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Not a lot right now :)

Beautiful earth mound... is it a Viking burial site?... 😂

@DXCommanderHQ

7 сағат бұрын

Now.. That's what we shall call it!!

From Perrysburg ohio in the States, good for you on the expansion of the field. I wish I could come and visit you at your open house (as us uncultured Americans call it haha) But travel is not on the schedule this year.

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Open House.. Yeah, that's very "American"! LOL

Excellent vlog, great information … wish you well with the project …Peter M0PGW

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Tnx Peter!

1:23 - what's that, you just wanted a doublet?

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

"double it"

@paulsengupta971

4 күн бұрын

@@DXCommanderHQ 🙂

Wait... What is the new software?

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

I'll make a vid about it.. It's "commercial" but there's a free version with up to 50 connection points (I seem to remember).

Estimado. Son. Muy. Buenos. Sus. Videos. Y. Valiosos. Tengo. Que. Armar. Una. Torre. De. Radio. Saludos. Mr. Desde. Panama

@DXCommanderHQ

7 сағат бұрын

Sorry.. I only speak English and some French..

Can you send me a free antenna? Please. Can't hurt to ask.

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Maybe.. Depends where you like and what you need - and what your circumstances are. Email me?

@mcdonald1743

2 күн бұрын

@@DXCommanderHQ that's a very kind answer. I was kind of joking. I will be buying something from you soon. Your kindness earned my business.

Go On Cal! Want to know what this new software is too! Much love from up north yorkshire! M7JRF

@DXCommanderHQ

4 күн бұрын

Soon.

Goggling around it seems that Chris G0ELO is alive and kicking and winning contests as recently as 2023.

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Yes.. Chris and I did the "helping".. The OM we helped was very old!

@James_Bowie

3 күн бұрын

@@DXCommanderHQ Thanks for the clarification. The way you said it in the earlier video sounded like Chris was the old boy.

I own my own land but I still have a land LORD....my wife.

Nice! K5TGS

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Thanks!

best of luck de N0ZHE

i wish you all the the best with the new adventure Callum very exciting keep up the good work de mi0tlg

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Dont forget the loop PLEASE put up a big LOOP de mi0tlg william

@DXCommanderHQ

3 күн бұрын

HAHA William!