Home-Made Octopus 4 band hamstick antenna base Details

I got some comments on my original build video that folks wanted more details. Here is a supplemental video that discusses the details of building the connectors the hamsticks attach to, and where I got the parts. I also show some of the non-box related elements, like the drawbar mount and the fiberglass mast sections. Finally, the final rig was used on my van for 2022 field day with great results.

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  • @alalexander6748
    @alalexander67482 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! Between this and the first one, I'm ready to build!

  • @cyclecamp1

    @cyclecamp1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great! Let me know how it comes out!

  • @davidcampbell4206
    @davidcampbell42066 ай бұрын

    Just found this video. It answered many questions for me. I must have seen it before because I built the exact same thing. Much credit to you. I tried the double shoulder washers and thought I was doing something wrong. The connection was good and did not short out. looking for the original build now. excellent Video.

  • @cyclecamp1

    @cyclecamp1

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @paultyler5989
    @paultyler598913 күн бұрын

    thanks for the Video. very Helpful. Do you happen to remember what gauge of wire you used? and solid or Stranded?. TIA.

  • @cyclecamp1

    @cyclecamp1

    12 күн бұрын

    Stranded 14 ga thhn

  • @Portuguese-linguica
    @Portuguese-linguica2 жыл бұрын

    Hot dam . How you doing sir . Haven't hurd from you in a very long time.

  • @cyclecamp1

    @cyclecamp1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Laying low on anti-sociable media, but otherwise doing fine. Thanks for asking.

  • @joejoslyn7667
    @joejoslyn76674 ай бұрын

    way to much detail on the assembly of the mechanical, no explanation of the wire connections. Nor no picture of a finished how it looks after being wired.

  • @cyclecamp1

    @cyclecamp1

    4 ай бұрын

    So funny, the thumbnail photo is of the fully assembled unit and the wiring is plainly visible. Oh well. Remember this is a followup video based on viewer feedback.

  • @octavs_ER1SKI
    @octavs_ER1SKI Жыл бұрын

    many thanks! ordered the stuff as instructed and today it's ready to go! 73 de ER1SKI 🙂

  • @cyclecamp1

    @cyclecamp1

    9 ай бұрын

    Good luck!