Linked Elevated Radial System: Game Changing Antenna


 

If you want an easily deployable radial system for your HF vertical antenna, please try this linked elevated radial system from Michael (KB9VBR) and Dave (KZ9V).

Because of its ease of construction and speed of deployment, Michael calls this system a "game changing antenna."

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxTEJl7jqDY.

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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR):

What could be better than the magic carpet, or the window screen ground network for your vertical antenna? Dave, KZ9V, joins me to show you his faster deployment of an elevated radial system that puts ground radials to shame. CamJam Cord Tightener: https://amzn.to/3xLzmF8 Jaw Mount Antenna Clamp: https://amzn.to/3VL5Ir6 SO-239 stud mount for jaw clamp: https://amzn.to/3VT1KwG MFJ MFJ-915 RF Isolator: https://amzn.to/45USkWk UPDATE: I'd like to make a correction and an acknowledgement to this video: The formula for a 1/4 wave radiator is: Length in feet = 234 / Frequency in Mhz. This will give you the dimensions for the whip and radial lengths on your preferred operating frequencies. In the video the numbers in the formula were inverted. I apologize for the error. I'd also like to acknowledge, Greg KJ6ER, and his POTA PERformer vertical antenna. Dave's design of the linked radial is similar , but developed independently, from Greg's. Greg's plans go into more detail and have some antenna modeling plots that are helpful. You can contact Greg for the plans here: https://www.qrz.com/db/KJ6ER or find them online in the Parks on the Air Facebook group:   / 3129040974053415   ************ Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the price you pay. ************* Like what you see? You can leave me a tip: https://www.paypal.me/kb9vbr KB9VBR VHF/UHF Antennas: http://www.jpole-antenna.com Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:   / kb9vbrantennas   Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kO6LH7 My Parks on the Air setup: Transceiver: https://amzn.to/3lmHoei Battery: https://amzn.to/3xBGgbv Tuner: https://amzn.to/2ZCNM9l Folding Table: https://amzn.to/3xFIp5Z Throw Weight: https://amzn.to/32QW2nB Video Production Equipment: Camera https://amzn.to/32UaXNX Lens https://amzn.to/31mmDrX Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/3xFVBb4 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3daoAdq GoPro: https://amzn.to/3pkmP30 Music by license: http://www.soundstripe.com Contact Information: Questions, comments, or business inquiries may be directed to kb9vbr@jpole-antenna.com. If you wish for your product to be featured on my channel, please contact me. #Hamradio #AmateurRadio #POTA #ParksOnTheAir #PortableHamRadio #groundradial #verticalantenna #portableantenna #radial #counterpoise #predatorantenna #magiccarpet #faradaycloth #windowscreenground #wolfrivercoil #chameleonantenna #buddistick

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