I have a bike maintenance tripod from LIDL sturdy as hell and cheap. The top part (used to hold onto the bike) is basically a super clamp and so can be removed and used as such too if required. I also use a auger screw-in into the ground spiky sun umbrella thingy-ma-jig. It works pretty good too, you can even get metal ones and that would be better as it doubles as a ground nice spike. The bike tripod (technically, it has four legs) is the most stable and can be pegged down or weighted down if needed, 73!
Another option for the DIY fishing rod holder mount - 10" landscaping anchoring spikes work great where the larger (less sharp) pegs/posts won't penetrate hard or gravely ground.
Love the Bottle Honey Wine on the Table. Hey don't tell us this was just Dish Soap or what so ever. Sometimes it takes some booze to snooze....happy Weekend Sean and tnx for all you do for HAM Radio. 73 de wrinkly Uncle from across the Pond 💯👍🙋♂
Thanks for the video. I’m always interested in ways to get antennas in the air. . . . I just made two mounts for my POTA 20 and SOTA Beams Carbon 6, from 1.75-inch OD PVC pipe and 3/8-inch aluminum rod (both form Home Depot). The two item were about $12 in total and I made two mounts with enough PVC pipe left for a couple more. I attached the pipe to the rod with a combination of strapping tape and then two layers of large heat shrink tubing (I already had the heat shrink). The pipe is about six inches and the aluminum rod is 18 inches. I left the rod extending an inch or two above the pipe so I wouldn’t hit the pipe with the hammer. I use a one-pound dead blow hammer to drive them into the ground.
A mast mount idea I had was to take a cheap hanging bike rack, cut it down so it won't interfere with opening the trunk, strap some PVC pipe to it that the mast will slip into. Objective is a 60 second or less antenna deploy since I can not/will not permanently mount HF in the vehicle.
The real trick is to have a couple of Gear Ties from Home Depot on hand. You can often fine a shrub or something already in the ground that you can easily lash to
Great video Sean. I can't wait to play with my Little Dude! lol
Still on track for the 27th, but hoping for earlier. I am exited for everyone to receive them!
"The Little Dude 6 is a bit thicker in diameter." - Ok then.
It’s all about options and once again, a good video providing those options for us. 🎙
Thanks Don! I hope to have another solution out sometime soon. I hope you're well.
Thanks dude . Let’s see the delta loop 🎉
Working on it.. only so much time and only one me
I have a bike maintenance tripod from LIDL sturdy as hell and cheap. The top part (used to hold onto the bike) is basically a super clamp and so can be removed and used as such too if required. I also use a auger screw-in into the ground spiky sun umbrella thingy-ma-jig. It works pretty good too, you can even get metal ones and that would be better as it doubles as a ground nice spike. The bike tripod (technically, it has four legs) is the most stable and can be pegged down or weighted down if needed, 73!
Another option for the DIY fishing rod holder mount - 10" landscaping anchoring spikes work great where the larger (less sharp) pegs/posts won't penetrate hard or gravely ground.
Love the Bottle Honey Wine on the Table. Hey don't tell us this was just Dish Soap or what so ever. Sometimes it takes some booze to snooze....happy Weekend Sean and tnx for all you do for HAM Radio. 73 de wrinkly Uncle from across the Pond 💯👍🙋♂
When Chuck sees that, he hides.. because it's doggo shampoo! :D. I did have some Honey Vinegar stuff for my throat, but definitely no wine/liquor. :D
Great viddy!
Thank You!
Great video. I use the screw-in umbrella mount with my DX commander.
Thanks for the video. I’m always interested in ways to get antennas in the air. . . . I just made two mounts for my POTA 20 and SOTA Beams Carbon 6, from 1.75-inch OD PVC pipe and 3/8-inch aluminum rod (both form Home Depot). The two item were about $12 in total and I made two mounts with enough PVC pipe left for a couple more. I attached the pipe to the rod with a combination of strapping tape and then two layers of large heat shrink tubing (I already had the heat shrink). The pipe is about six inches and the aluminum rod is 18 inches. I left the rod extending an inch or two above the pipe so I wouldn’t hit the pipe with the hammer. I use a one-pound dead blow hammer to drive them into the ground.
A mast mount idea I had was to take a cheap hanging bike rack, cut it down so it won't interfere with opening the trunk, strap some PVC pipe to it that the mast will slip into.
Objective is a 60 second or less antenna deploy since I can not/will not permanently mount HF in the vehicle.
Audio was great
@johnorrells3797 much appreciated . I am working slowly to fix some things.
The real trick is to have a couple of Gear Ties from Home Depot on hand. You can often fine a shrub or something already in the ground that you can easily lash to
@@JonathanKayne it's true. In a pinch, 550 cord will do. By the way, I got my key kit
Dude, I went to my local Goodwill, they were out of stock on those tripods. 😢 I guess your videos creates demand for those things.
I carry a mini-sledge in the truck for those pesky hammering problems.
Totally.. I have a UVK5, does the job and gets airband!