Nice job Shane. It’s amazing what happens when you just put up an antenna isn’t it?

@K5QBF

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, this is the first antenna I have ever built. I was floored when HI came in so clear then Brazil gave me that signal report. I put the Buddistick pro on the patio tuned for 10m and got Portugal and Cape Verde contest stations. #havingfunwithhamradio

@AndrewMurphy8383

Жыл бұрын

@@K5QBF i have a antenna idea for u

@K5QBF

Жыл бұрын

@@AndrewMurphy8383 I’m all ears

@AndrewMurphy8383

Жыл бұрын

@@K5QBF i want you take what ever it call latter line or twin lead and make a slim jim antenn for 20 metercut it for the center of the 20 meter phone only band only and i know this can be done

@AndrewMurphy8383

Жыл бұрын

@@K5QBF and yes it can be done on your pourch i dont have much of one in my apt either but i did it make slim jim cut for the 20 meter phone only and it proves my point as well

A nice, simple project that allows any radio amateur the ability to escape the confines of his/her apartment or condo. Well done! Aloha de Russ (KH6JRM).

Shane, I love it that you are building and experimenting with antennas you can save so much money and with a buddy that can print up a nice part make it look way more professional. Next time don't separate the speaker wire and solder the end to continue the wire back that way you don't need to use tape. Check out the Cobra dipole antennas same concept but as a doublet. Great work on the build!! 73

@K5QBF

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chuck. You know when I was researching this the article was using ladder line that was shorted at the end. I don’t know why it didn’t dawn on me to just strip the und just make it one wire lol.

@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@K5QBF yea same concept and you can go back again. I built one with cat5 I think. Found some with it all side by side and flat. It was a pain with that tint wire but it worked.

@K5QBF

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think about going back down a second time. I wonder if I could get 20m short enough to fit in the space by going back down..hmmmmm

59 to Brazil, not bad at all my friend!

@K5QBF

2 жыл бұрын

Thank's TO!

Shane, I learned something new today. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

There are some non-traditional antennas out there that works! You found a winner!

@K5QBF

2 жыл бұрын

Yea Ron I was pretty stoked.

Winding the feed coax a few turns through a ferrite ring close to the dipole end would stop current in the shield of the feed coax to prevent it radiating.

@K5QBF

2 жыл бұрын

I actually ordered a pack to test. Where the coax turns from the patio to go up. A few turns there wouldn’t put any additional weight on the center.

Very impressive results. Great job Shane

@K5QBF

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel.

Excellent video!

@K5QBF

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe!

It’s not important, but they are commonly called “Binding Posts.” Nice antenna. 73

@K5QBF

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I had a forgetful moment mid thought. Lol

Have you tried using the gutter system on the apartment building as an antenna?

@K5QBF

5 ай бұрын

If I was closer to a downspout I would give it a try.

Did you have to split the speaker wire? Could you have twisted the far ends together and cut out a section on one side in the middle?

@K5QBF

5 ай бұрын

I didn’t , in hindsight I should have tried another one your way.

Wich radio did u used?

@K5QBF

11 ай бұрын

The Icom 7300

only 15m ?

@K5QBF

Жыл бұрын

Yes this one is cut for single band.

..and for those of us with no balcony or patio..???

@K5QBF

Жыл бұрын

If you can get close to a window, you can use a loop mounted on a tripod. I’d probably try and distance myself from the radio and keep the power down. There’s also portable in any local park.

@Robbie-sk6vc

8 күн бұрын

Just keep in mind that I loop is directional!

But I want to do 75, 40 and 20 metres.

@K5QBF

Жыл бұрын

HamSticks or the MFJ-1622.

@denelson83

Жыл бұрын

@@K5QBF The 1622 does not do 80 metres. I have ordered the MFJ-1625.

@K5QBF

Жыл бұрын

@@denelson83 you can get a hamstick for 80m.

@UpcomingChris

7 ай бұрын

@@denelson83 how is the MFJ-1625?

@denelson83

7 ай бұрын

@@UpcomingChris It turned out not to work in my apartment building. There is just too much RF noise.