My 2024 portable HF Antenna Kit


 

Designing, building, and using the "Ultimate Antenna Kit" can be challenging, considering the amount of tools available on the market today.

In this video, Michael Martens (KB9VBR) shares his best portable HF antenna kit, which he uses on many POTA/SOTA operations in the U.S. midwest.

Michael says his antenna kit is a continuously evolving project, adapting to the various conditions he finds in the field.

At least for today, this is Michael's current kit model, something that may give you ideas for your own portable HF antenna system.

Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR):

My ham radio portable antenna kit is in state of constant refinement. Here's what I've been carrying and putting on the air for the last year. Product links, in order of appearance: Spiderbeam 23ft / 7m fiberglass mini pole: https://vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/... Cross Base for Tear Drop/Feather Flags: https://amzn.to/4gpGloF Chameleon SS25 25’ stainless whip: https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-her... Husky 5 Gallon Heavy Duty Plastic Storage Container: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-5-G... Amazon Basics Polyester Cube Durability Zipper Storage Bag: https://amzn.to/4euvIzf Weaver Leather 12oz Throw Weight: https://amzn.to/4glbCJg Palomar Engineers Coax Feed Line Common Mode Chokes: https://palomar-engineers.com/antenna... Workman QRCS3 Quick Mirror Antenna Mount: https://amzn.to/4gr5C1M Royxen Faraday Fabric, 108" L x 43": https://amzn.to/3ZrZ5xx K4QCD Dually Antenna Kit: https://www.k4qcd.com/ 25ft. BNC Male to BNC Male RG316 Coax Low Loss Cable: https://amzn.to/4esivH6 Chameleon OCF40 Dipole Antenna: https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-her... Chameleon LEFS4010 EFHW Antenna: https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-her... C3 Electronics 20 meter Bandpass Filter: https://www.c3electronicsllc.com/ Gabil GRA-7350TC Telescopic Portable Ham Radio Antenna: https://amzn.to/3B6dJkh ************ 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 #antenna #hamradioantenna #portableantenna #gokit #gobag #hamharder

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Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

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