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Lipo batteries are way to unstable and known to combust just sitting by themselves. Lifepo4 on the other hand are a very stable chemistry and not prone to catching fire by themselves. Most of us use Lifepo4 because they maintain a stable voltage till the very end.

I enjoyed the video! I’m now thinking about what to put on my tripod. Hope to see more of this system. de Scott, W2GZ

Single mfj 1979 17'whip and elevated tuned radial.

I made up a similar bracket and also use the Super Antenna one......The hardware store is your friend

You can run the 710 at about 30w on that battery.

That’s a great idea brother, thanks!

Nice Idea! Thank you

all cigarette sockets are 10amps max.

Thanks for letting me know you posted on the bag. Great collection of gear

Most 12v sockets can only handle 10A that's probably why things shut down when you keyed up.

768 ah’s. I think it might be 75 ah’s.

That’s great. That gun case looks pretty cool, too. Wouldn’t mind seeing that as well! :)

What an awesome idea Dan! Thanks for sharing!! 73, NG9B

What is your favorite POTA go-to antenna? Comment below......

Nice short, to the point! But I thought this was the PERformer antenna? Whatevva you wanna calll it, I'm building one soon!!!!

Sounds like you had some really good luck with your set up. Just curious are all your panels bonded together on your truck? I’ve worked winter field field day from my truck using a Mag mount and a 17 foot whip on the roof. My truck is not bonded together yet but it soon will be, and I may try that NMO mount like you have instead of the mag mount

Great operating style, guys! 73 de M0SNR

Congratulations on the Rhino. I think that's the most fun I've had doing POTA was Rhino Rover.

I'm using nearly the same setup for 6 month now, it's amazing. Especially during the colder month, when you want to operate from the car. Love it. Best 73 from Germany.

Are you taking the antenna down from the top or from the bottom

Nice run! What mount is that? Wonder if it will mount like that on a Chevy Truck? 73, W2GR

Hi papa

More POTA contesters, you gotta love it. Coming soon to your favorite rag chew frequency

Nice info to have! What length feedline are you using? Thanks!

Well, I thought of another question. 😊 Do you use any kind of choke/balun on the coax in your mobile setup? I never have for my 2 meter rig (maybe I should have?) but now that I’ll be using that same installation for HF as you’ve shown here with the adapter and whip, I’m wondering if it would be good to add a choke like we do in non-mobile installations?

thanks Great video 73 from kb2uew

Dan, I have another question. When your friend was helping with the antenna tuning, was he adjusting using the bottom sections where he can easily reach or at the top so the antenna has to be removed each time a length adjustment was needed? Thanks!

Hi Dan, thanks for this video. I just ordered the antenna and adapter you recommended here and am looking forward to trying it on my existing NMO front fender mount on my Wrangler. My question is because of the plastic removable roof on the Wrangler and its aluminum hood, etc., do you think it will be a sufficient ground plane? If not, could radials be attached to the mount and spread out a bit, like I’ve seen others do with a 17’ whip on a tripod or spike with no car? Thanks for any thoughts you might have.

What antenna tuner do you have? Fc 50?

I've used that adapter for years using trucker mount to clamp on mirrors of tour buses, trucks etc. I had an old (4) mag loop with that adapter running it on an old Cadillac that I used with an old Icom 720 when I was newbie ham

I have the EXACT same adapter and antenna! I have done some pota runs with it here in Douglas County, WI. Seems to work amazing.

Where did you get the mic splitter

Excellent video there young man..............I have the 17 foot extendable antenna also, I really love how simple they are to use.

Great vedio, awesome results, keep the vedios coming, kb0uzz, Missouri

Great video with some very good info. Now I have to look into that antenna system so I can get on the air as an 'activator' too. So that's what I sound like over the airwaves from Brooklyn!?!?!? FUGEDDABOUDIT!!! 😉

VERY interesting. I think I'm going to get this kit. Also, as a newbie Ham here in Belgium, I can see how useful your antenna analyser is to knowing the SWR reality P.S. I also have bought a Yaesu 891 as my first real transceiver Going out and doing mobile is something I'm building up as a real fun area of HF DX'ing ON3VCF

That will definitely work. But, if your not going to put it in the middle of a car or van roof, it really wants radials

I can confirm his results. New POTA solution for the aluminum body F-150. Using a TRAM NMO to 3/8-24 mount and a Chameleon SS-17, 17’ whip. 20m, Fully extended SWR < 1.27 across entire band 17m, Down 2.25 sections, SWR < 1.29 across entire band 15m, down 3.25 sections, SWR < 1.17 across entire band 12m, down 4.5 sections, SWR < 1.240 across band 10m, down 5.25 sections, SWR < 1.2 across FT8 and phone and < 1.5 for entire 10m band. Loving it. Highly recommend the SS-17 whip, very versatile.

I added links to the parts and pieces in the description above! Have fun....don't forget the smash the 👍 and subcribe button please! 😃

Please add links for the mount, the adapter, and the antenna you used. Thank you.

Nice! Might have to incorporate something similar in my Jeep! -KC4PPS

What was the antenna you used? Can you list the parts list you used? Great video!!!!

Very nice!!!

"Did This Antenna Ruin POTA for Me ?" NO. (See Betteridge's Law of Headlines)

POTA is suppose to be fun! Like my golf game… I’m a total hack, but I have fun! I often operate mobile in the winter months… and even in Summer, when it’s hot, and the A/C makes all the difference. Use the best equipment, the best practices, and make it enjoyable… oh, and bring a friend. A recipe for success. 72 de W7UDT (dit dit)

It's a simple quick setup. I used the MFJ 12 foot for many years when I would travel to Aruba. 5 inch mag-mount on top of the rental car. I would easily talk back to the States with QRP on the FT-817.

I’ve been struggling with a quick POTA antenna solution since I got my aluminum body F150 a few weeks ago. On my prior truck, a mag mount and ham stick was super fast to set up. I have the TRAM adapter you used, tried it with the 20m Hamstick but couldn’t get below 2.0:1. I didn’t even think to try the SS17 whip I have. I’ll try it out and hopefully get similar results to what you got. If it works, this will be awesome!

Well done guys! Good activation assumed nice little tactic for using the CHA 17' whip on the truck. I'll have to try that now. Thanks for sharing, enjoyed watching you guys operate. Cheers and 73! de W3LAM

That is soooo much better than my setup. I'm gonna get one.