Probably one of the best SOTA videos I've seen. Great production value.

I found EF a grat HF antena and I built stationary version for my home QTH. I suppose to make another one, more compact for outdoor activities. Thanks for nice video 👍🏻

Just found your channel and really enjoying your videos. I was pleasantly surprised to see your around Reno Nevada. I went to UNR (now just Nevada). Will be subscribing and enjoying your future videos. 73

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, i have friends in the Reno area and enjoy going to visit and operate of course ;) Thanks for watching, 73 de K7SW

I have the same antenna. It was from LNR Precision. I’ve had it six years now… it always performs. For the KX2, I prefer a random wire. They say, gray hair requires a little more oxygen, thats all. de W7UDT

Great Activation Kevin, thanks for taking the time to share. and kudos on the Japan station. ECF

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support Ellis ! and thank you for the support

Nice to see an antenna test in action! Congrats on making a Japan contact as well. What a great day out! Thanks for taking us along. Looks like a gorgeous spot. 73

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

Eric, nice to hear from you. You and I both get to see some really beautiful places when activating. And DX is the icing on the cake. 73

I’ve had the same antenna for several years… It works well with my KX2, and it’s easy to deploy. Coincidentally, my longest QRP contact was with the LNR precision 20/30/40 TF & KX2 to a ham 30 kilometers south of Tokyo, a gray line prop QSO. Thanks for the video!

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

Randall, those are the most ! Nice setup with the LNR. I have always been a linked dipole guy, however one less thing to do on a summit I am in 👍. Thanks for sharing your antenna setup 73.

Excellent video, Kevin! Thanks for sharing with us. 73 de VE3GKT

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, Joe. Thank you for watching.

Right on

That was great.

Nice job - I do love end fed antennas for portable work

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stanton for sharing👍

I just used one of these antennas for my first POTA this weekend. It worked great with my 705. I had to shorten it several inches to get it resonant in the 40M CW band, worked like a charm on 20. Nice, light, easy to deploy. CW for me when QRP, you are a glutton for punishment....lol.

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

@whippersnappercc, I agree, super easy. small and workable are key as you know. I had not thought of this antenna for POTA, I need to try that on a few and see how it goes. GREAT idea. Punishment is my second middle name 😉 Thank you for sharing! 73

I saw a good Jeep winch mod for an antenna mast mount that would work for you. Pinch a pipe portion between the cable and the bumper, similar to a receiver hitch mast mount but on the cheap. You could probably use a section of PVC pipe

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

Andrew, that sounds like an interesting idea.

Head up improves respiration as well. Props for getting out there. You'll be in shape in no time if you keep it up. I divide my time between Alpine UT and Incline Village NV. Hope to see you out there some day. I often hike with Derek, who is about 70. I'm only 54, but I was having trouble keeping up with him when I started doing SOTA last winter. 73 de K7DMJ

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

David, the old saying "Keep your chin up" seems to apply here ;) Some people are just built for those crazy hikes and that is really cool. I Look forward to working you one day. 73 K7SW

Don't you love those ankle burners. My first hike is this week 11 km round trip, gradual climb though to get in shape for my season. Well done testing new antenna too. vk5cz ..

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

Painful at the time but what a super reward at the end

Enjoyed your deployment. You are the man. Where did you purchase your antenna? Tommy N4KBM Two mast, what size?

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reminder Tommy. I just added the antenna gear to the description of this video. The shorter closer mast I only deployed 6 feet or so. The exact model of my masts might not be available, they seem to change very often. ( The two masts are 21 feet max. I have 3 of those masts when i want to put up a dipole flat and not as an inverted V. I use mostly 28 awg wire on my dipoles to keep them as lite as possible ) Hope this helps 73 Kevin

I’m left handed too but I can’t hold my mic in my right hand and write in my log at the same time ! KN6SSO

@hamradiowithkevin

Жыл бұрын

It can be a curse sometimes right?

KX2 or 3??? What tuner?? Enjoy your videos!!! Thanks

@hamradiowithkevin

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul, yes I was using a KX2 and the built in tuner.. what a fun radio.

@paullinnell

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for update. I’ve watched your videos and enjoy them… no inessential stuff…. Very direct and informative!! I look forward to seeing more! 72-73 De NØPL