Best Vertical Antenna For Portable Operation...DIY POTA ANTENNA

The efficiency of a 1/4 wave vertical antenna can be greatly improved by getting it up off of the ground. This "do it yourself" antenna covers 20M thru 6M. The lower frequency bands can be covered by adding a loading coil at the base. This antenna is easy to set up and does not require wires or tripods on the ground. A parts list is included in the video.

[@craigmaxey4334]

Jim, your wisdom is very valuable…I now will strive for a 35 ohm match with similar vehicle setup.

[@Jimscoolstuff]

Thanks for your nice comment.
73,de KQ8E

[@DentonBramwellM]

Just figuring out my own POTA setup... found some good ideas in your video. Thanks for posting.

[@Jimscoolstuff]

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[@traveller-nl]

Finally!! Jim, thanks for talking some sense into... oops, I mean about vertical POTA antennas. I love your coupling solution. Myself, I just braid-bonded it to the truck.
Thanks for pointing out the 3/4 wave option and its higher radiation angles. Forgot all about it when operating the long skip on 20m. KX4UI

[@Jimscoolstuff]

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[@randallstone2444]

…and key ‘til you feel better! Love it, thanks Jim. -Randall, K6RCS

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[@johnpeterson7264]

Great video !

[@dandypoint]

Excellent. Everyone seems to think they want minimum SWR with a quarter wave vertical! My trick on 160 meters is to make my inverted L (top loaded vertical) longer than 1/4 wave to get the R up higher then cancel the resulting inductive reactance with a Capacitor. That also gets the current peak higher on the vertical. Have you thought about how you could top or center load your system? I am using Hustler resonators. I also use the Hustler quick disconnect so I don’t have to screw the mast on each time.
73, de N4DJ

[@KC3UVF]

I love the idea of this mount! I've got a 10m rig in the vehicle and I've been thinking of swapping it out for one of my DX70's. I've been trying to figure out a mounting system for stationary operation that doesn't require me carrying around my pota antenna all the time. I've got a spare 17ft whip and a sunroof. Jackpot!

[@Jimscoolstuff]

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[@DK5ONV]

💯Nice Video. 👍 Southwest Germany is waving a Hand. 🙋‍♂ 73 de Uncle Günter 👌

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[@johndavidson1010]

Thanks Jim. I was thinking of using your idea in this way…. Make the foil patch and magnet to roof of my car but attach the wire to the SO259 to my antenna base mounted on a tripod. This will stop the need for wire counter poises and utilize the car body. ( no roof rack available) What do you think?

[@off-trailseeking3965]

Thanks for a great explanation on an elevated 1/4 wave for POTA!

[@Jimscoolstuff]

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[@evertwenderpirt6328]

10 out of 10, Jim. 73 de ZS6AQW

[@Jimscoolstuff]

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[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

Very clever Jim, thanks for sharing de ve7kkq

[@Jimscoolstuff]

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