Hummm. Many years ago when I worked for Collins Marine Corp. We had a model of a non-resonant (on Marine bands) dipole antenna that we installed on yachts and other smaller boats for their 100 W HF stations. It seemed to work Okay and always exhibited a very low SWR on all bands from 2 MHz to 30 MHz. One day I replaced a storm damaged unit and decided to dissect the old antenna. Upon cracking open the epoxy sealed cobra head at the center of the dipole I found to my surprise, a 150W 50 Ohm non-inductive resistor between the two legs of the dipole!! No wonder It had such a flat Curve! I wonder??? KL7UT
Yeah, I was going to comment that this and other antennas like it might be just a high wattage resistor as the load. If the SWR flat curve is too good to be true it likely is.
15,000 Subscribers! That's awesome Jason...congratulations! You deserve it. HOA friendly antennas are in big demand so, this antenna might be the answer for many. Thanks for the review Jason...73!
I wonder how it performs? The nearly flat SWR across such a wide set of bands is almost too good to be true. My dummy load has similar SWR across the bands :-). Looking forward to learning more. 73, and thanks for the video.
I'm actually surprised to see this antenna on this channel. Do you expect an honest youtube review for a wideband (20M to 80M) compromise HF antenna, especially when the manufacturer provided it in exchange for publicity? I have not seen any youtube comparisons showing how many dB are lost when using one of these types of antennas, compared to an efhw, quarter wave vertical, or center fed dipole. But EVERY video shows how the SWR is unbelieveably low over a very wide bandwidth...not super helpful.
This would be a great antenna for full-time RVing if you have access to pound the ground rods into the grounds and ability to pull them back out when it's time to move to the next site. Long time patron, N2XU.
Thanks for the information. This looks like a great option for a variety of applications. I especially like that everything is included in the package.
Nice presentation, always enjoy your videos. I'd like to see a follow up with on air performance as the SWR sweep seems quite promising. Looks like a nice little complete kit, but the price really threw me off.
K8RCZ- looks like a great antenna for portable operations. Really appreciate your channel (though my wife doesn't) gets me looking at some new equipment and portable ideas.
Congrats on the 15K Jason! Very nice quick deploy setup. Maybe a little to low for a birdhouse but could attach an excellent squirrel feeder. Thanks for all you do for the ham community. 73 de N4WLC
KB5RZM What a great idea. My HOA is so strict this would be perfect for home use, vacations, and POTA & Camping. Unfortunately, a neighbor complained about your EFHW antenna. This looks like a more creative Idea and would be a perfect match to complement my IC-705. Thanks for the great review.
My interest is piqued any time someone makes a sneaky antenna like this. There are too many HOAs out there who don't see the value in things like ham radio, fun, or individuality. KD9SXA
Congratulations on the 15k landmark Jason. Looks like a great little antenna, especially for HOA conditions. I’ll keep following on this antenna. And hello to the folks at TN07, great people to deal with. AB4DK.
@@W3OY-RAY I don't think so, a 9:1 would still need a tuner for most bands and that 17' whip is resonant on 20 meters fully extended . I have two of the MFJ ones and I just add radials for 20 meters. I have a 3d printed coil for lower bands but you still have to tap it and make adjustments.
@@W3OY-RAY It has a high wattage 50-ohm non-inductive resistor in the so-called network. This design is from the postwar era. (1940's) It's called a terminated dipole. most of your signal will be heat.
W3OY- I used a similar solution at my apartment for my first 6 months as a ham. Have since started using my rain gutters most of the time. Thanks for the videos, 73.
Having just upgraded to my General License and living in an HOA, this looks like the perfect setup for me and my new IC705! Thanks for all the great videos! KJ7TKL
Helluva an antenna! I keep mine in my truck (along with my MPC-750). Easy to set up and take down when I operate from a local, state, or national park.
As a new ham operator on a farm...this really appeals to me for ease of setup and use. I am currently studying for my general license so I can dive head first into hf when I finally understand everything behind hf and antenna theory. My biggest mistake so far since I aquired my ham license, promising my wife 2 years before I buy any more ham equipment. Instant regret once I really opened Pandora's box. 1.8 swr without a tuner?! I'm sold on that for sure....I think the icom 7300 or the yaesu ft-891 or the 991 would be a great match for this antenna if my research this far has actually helped me learn anything. Great video guys. Thank you for sharing...will be in touch in 1 year and 3 months for this setup for sure. Lol
If you are on a farm with lots of space and open areas , you can actually put up all types of long wire antennas, you may also construct cheap verticals with the required radials. It all depends on the amount of space that you have
I think one word best describes this antenna... WOW! This setup would be a great addition to my Oasis (75-60-40 Meter) as well as my 80-6 Meter EFHW Antennas I use at my QTH with the FT-897D. I really appreciate your videos that helps the amateur radio community. Keep up the good work and 73 de Joe KB9LXH Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky.
I may be wrong but something's not right here. Smith chart impedance looks closer to a badly matched 50 ohm resistor across the wide HF spectrum. What is the radiation efficiency? Quick and easy check, on 80 or 40 meters, does the receiver noise level go up significantly when connecting the antenna to the radio?
Great antenna. I have been trying all kinds of in attic options up to now and every spring when the trees leaf out it is good bye signal. Something outside would be great!
Very interesting. 3 questions: 1. how long is the counterpoise wire that stretches between the two ground rods? 2. How long is the wire that stretches out from the coupling device? 3. How much power can this antenna take e.g. 100 w, 200 w, 500w :) ?
I would love to know the ratio of that matching circuit. 49:1? Or maybe 64:1? Trying to decide if it is an end fed wire with a counterpoise or a dipole in an inverted L. Grounding the 27’ wire has me confused some. W4MKH
NZ5TX I would really like to try that option in my Field kit, I usually have a end fed multi band that is set up for either inverted V or sloper. This option would get us on the air at the park a lot quicker and offer another option for DX or NVIS. Thank you.
This looks really spiffy. Another GREAT video and review - Appreciate all you do for the community, Jason. This antenna looks really fab. Maybe the new go-to whilst in the field. Really ingenious they include the tube to drive in the ground rods. 73 Greg AJ6RX
Jason note on your efhw. The kit went together no sweat but the antenna wire should come already setup in figure 8. I spent about 15 minutes unraveling the spaghetti! 73 de ke2yk
KD8VPT , thanks for the review, while I don’t live in a HOA community I do enjoy operating outside on the pack porch and occasionally portable . This looks like a well built system from your review, thanks. 73
N6EF-This looks very interesting. Much easier and faster to set up than my Wolf River Coils antenna using the MFJ 17 foot whip rather than the stock whip. Much better SWR with little fiddling than the WRC.
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Hummm. Many years ago when I worked for Collins Marine Corp. We had a model of a non-resonant (on Marine bands) dipole antenna that we installed on yachts and other smaller boats for their 100 W HF stations. It seemed to work Okay and always exhibited a very low SWR on all bands from 2 MHz to 30 MHz. One day I replaced a storm damaged unit and decided to dissect the old antenna. Upon cracking open the epoxy sealed cobra head at the center of the dipole I found to my surprise, a 150W 50 Ohm non-inductive resistor between the two legs of the dipole!! No wonder It had such a flat Curve! I wonder??? KL7UT
Yeah, I was going to comment that this and other antennas like it might be just a high wattage resistor as the load. If the SWR flat curve is too good to be true it likely is.
15,000 Subscribers! That's awesome Jason...congratulations! You deserve it. HOA friendly antennas are in big demand so, this antenna might be the answer for many. Thanks for the review Jason...73!
That looks pretty awesome. Looks like I’m gonna be needing another antenna!
Jack Kelley W7JMK. Awesome looking setup. You can tell it was made by someone who feels my HOA pain.
I wonder how it performs? The nearly flat SWR across such a wide set of bands is almost too good to be true. My dummy load has similar SWR across the bands :-). Looking forward to learning more. 73, and thanks for the video.
I'm actually surprised to see this antenna on this channel. Do you expect an honest youtube review for a wideband (20M to 80M) compromise HF antenna, especially when the manufacturer provided it in exchange for publicity? I have not seen any youtube comparisons showing how many dB are lost when using one of these types of antennas, compared to an efhw, quarter wave vertical, or center fed dipole. But EVERY video shows how the SWR is unbelieveably low over a very wide bandwidth...not super helpful.
KO4LYX
N5DGC. Love that it comes with its own case so you don't lose parts.
This would be a great antenna for full-time RVing if you have access to pound the ground rods into the grounds and ability to pull them back out when it's time to move to the next site. Long time patron, N2XU.
Just be careful you don't hit any water, sewer, or electric lines! (Assuming you're not boondocking)
@@dominickpastore LOL True that. Not that I've ever done anything like that. (Why is my nose growing?)
Thanks for the information. This looks like a great option for a variety of applications. I especially like that everything is included in the package.
Nice presentation, always enjoy your videos. I'd like to see a follow up with on air performance as the SWR sweep seems quite promising. Looks like a nice little complete kit, but the price really threw me off.
K8RCZ- looks like a great antenna for portable operations. Really appreciate your channel (though my wife doesn't) gets me looking at some new equipment and portable ideas.
Nice setup for someone behind enemy lines in an HOA. Also seems like a decent option for POTA activation where you have some space to setup. W6VIP
Congrats on the 15K Jason! Very nice quick deploy setup. Maybe a little to low for a birdhouse but could attach an excellent squirrel feeder. Thanks for all you do for the ham community. 73 de N4WLC
KO4EPL - looks interesting. This antenna would definitely work in an HOA and may even get approved by the wife too.
just got a 705 and this seems like a perfect match. POTA and also sitting on my deck in the summer!
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Nice presentation! would work great for POTA operation.. W1MBG
If I do not win one, I will purchase it. KJ7HSH
Wow that’s awesome! KJ7NWK
Numbers look great. N0IMH
KB5RZM
What a great idea. My HOA is so strict this would be perfect for home use, vacations, and POTA & Camping. Unfortunately, a neighbor complained about your EFHW antenna. This looks like a more creative Idea and would be a perfect match to complement my IC-705. Thanks for the great review.
KO4MC - I enjoy all of your videos. Congratulations on 15K subscribers.
My interest is piqued any time someone makes a sneaky antenna like this. There are too many HOAs out there who don't see the value in things like ham radio, fun, or individuality. KD9SXA
Congratulations on the 15k landmark Jason.
Looks like a great little antenna, especially for HOA conditions. I’ll keep following on this antenna. And hello to the folks at TN07, great people to deal with.
AB4DK.
I'd like to know more about the matching unit. That seems to be the critical piece. - KB3YOT
I’d bet money that it’s a 9:1 unun…
@@W3OY-RAY It is a proprietary design by Bob, W4AZM. It is not a 9:1.
@@W3OY-RAY I don't think so, a 9:1 would still need a tuner for most bands and that 17' whip is resonant on 20 meters fully extended . I have two of the MFJ ones and I just add radials for 20 meters. I have a 3d printed coil for lower bands but you still have to tap it and make adjustments.
@@W3OY-RAY It has a high wattage 50-ohm non-inductive resistor in the so-called network. This design is from the postwar era. (1940's) It's called a terminated dipole. most of your signal will be heat.
@@LT-bg7vd IT IS A TERMINATED DIPOLE FROM THE 1940's
W3OY- I used a similar solution at my apartment for my first 6 months as a ham. Have since started using my rain gutters most of the time. Thanks for the videos, 73.
Hi Ray, do you mind sharing the rain gutter solution? I'm in a similar situation, we have a hardscape and we can't use an in-ground antenna.
Having just upgraded to my General License and living in an HOA, this looks like the perfect setup for me and my new IC705! Thanks for all the great videos!
KJ7TKL
Helluva an antenna! I keep mine in my truck (along with my MPC-750). Easy to set up and take down when I operate from a local, state, or national park.
Congratiulation for 15k of subscribers! Keep it up, wtih same good videos for the future!
Thanks Jason. This would be a fab antenna with my KX2 during POTA or SOTA's.
Congrats on 15K! Your EFHW my 7 year old and I put together is my go to portable antenna. Keep up the great work. Mike - N7CCD
As a new ham operator on a farm...this really appeals to me for ease of setup and use. I am currently studying for my general license so I can dive head first into hf when I finally understand everything behind hf and antenna theory. My biggest mistake so far since I aquired my ham license, promising my wife 2 years before I buy any more ham equipment. Instant regret once I really opened Pandora's box. 1.8 swr without a tuner?! I'm sold on that for sure....I think the icom 7300 or the yaesu ft-891 or the 991 would be a great match for this antenna if my research this far has actually helped me learn anything. Great video guys. Thank you for sharing...will be in touch in 1 year and 3 months for this setup for sure. Lol
If you are on a farm with lots of space and open areas , you can actually put up all types of long wire antennas, you may also construct cheap verticals with the required radials. It all depends on the amount of space that you have
I think one word best describes this antenna... WOW! This setup would be a great addition to my Oasis (75-60-40 Meter) as well as my 80-6 Meter EFHW Antennas I use at my QTH with the FT-897D. I really appreciate your videos that helps the amateur radio community. Keep up the good work and 73 de Joe KB9LXH Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky.
I may be wrong but something's not right here. Smith chart impedance looks closer to a badly matched 50 ohm resistor across the wide HF spectrum. What is the radiation efficiency? Quick and easy check, on 80 or 40 meters, does the receiver noise level go up significantly when connecting the antenna to the radio?
Congrats on 15k! That looks like a nice antenna; would be good for a lot of situations.
Nice one! Hope i will be able to get to try this antenna. Very impressed and love your EFHW antenna kit!
NX7G - This would be a fun antenna to play with in the park, just need to flag that horizontal element.
W7LDT - Very compact setup. It might be a bit heavy, as mentioned, due to the driver. I bet I can find a nice rock for driving the spikes.
N3CLA - this looks like a fantastic portable/covert antenna. Thank you for the review.
KM9VYA (Steve) sends congrats on 15,000...well done!!!
Congrats on 15,000! - N4GJ
SP2J - looks really nice for rapid deployment. The HOA features are also a plus.
Always great videos Jason! Congrats on the 15k+ subs, deserved.
I live in an HOA neighborhood, and I just bought my first HF radio. This antenna looks like it sure would be useful for me! KM4OO
Congrats on 15K subscribers KB1JDV
Interesting antenna kit and I like how you can hide the ground rods as birdhouse or some kind of decoration holder.
K5VOP - Would like to see some performance. Similar to Alpha and Chameleon with added ground rods and birdhouse mount. 👍
Nice setup not only for a HOA subdivision but also when mobile and setting up an overnight camp WRHY587
Great antenna. I have been trying all kinds of in attic options up to now and every spring when the trees leaf out it is good bye signal. Something outside would be great!
Btw I love the idea of this stealthy antenna!it seems to be a good pota antena for states you can’t put a wire in a tree or lack of trees..
Very interesting. 3 questions: 1. how long is the counterpoise wire that stretches between the two ground rods? 2. How long is the wire that stretches out from the coupling device? 3. How much power can this antenna take e.g. 100 w, 200 w, 500w :) ?
I got most of my answers on TN07's website. only question not answered is what is the footprint of the antenna when deployed?
K0FBS
I like that this does not need an external tuner if I pair my KX3 with the 45w portable amp.
The think transformer is a 5:1 UnUn. I tried my AlphaAntenna transformer in the same configuration and got the same results. Under 2:1 for 80-10m.
This antenna system looks like a winner for ease of setup, performance and stealthiness, W5XNO. Thanks for the video !
Aaahhhh, a challenger to the Wolf River Coil. I like it.
KO4GBB
I would love to know the ratio of that matching circuit. 49:1? Or maybe 64:1? Trying to decide if it is an end fed wire with a counterpoise or a dipole in an inverted L. Grounding the 27’ wire has me confused some. W4MKH
Look perfect for POTA activations too. Very nice video Jason!
KO4L
That is a simple yet match able in the ham bands unit. Thanks for showing it to us.
Looks like a great option as I downsize and end up in a senior HOA N4SP
NZ5TX I would really like to try that option in my Field kit, I usually have a end fed multi band that is set up for either inverted V or sloper. This option would get us on the air at the park a lot quicker and offer another option for DX or NVIS. Thank you.
I like the bird house idea. You can enjoy watching birds when not operating. Thanks KC3MX
N0XRR - I think this antenna would go quite well with an IC-705. Would like to see performance compared to magnetic loop!
AE4TC - congratulations on the channel success!
Looks like a great antenna, would be nice to hear it working with a radio comparing RX with dipole, thanks ZL2SEA
KD0ULD -- nice for HOA or as a portable antenna. Does it mater how far off the ground the wire between ground stakes is?
Congratulations on 15 K
Great product but what is in the matching unit a dummyload i gues
AG5TL - That would be a nice addition to a rack case go box.
KD2SPJ. First time hearing of this manufacturer. Will check their other products.
SQ9PKW - interesting antena design. I'm interested what is inside of this matching box
Looks like the perfect setup, thank fot the great video and congrats for reaching 15k. Best wishes from KP4ABR
N4MDR Looks like an option for EMCOMM field deployment
do you have a video that talks about swr for beginners and how to test your antenna and whats good range and not etc..
KI0QS Looks great for the HOA back yard as well as portable in the park
This looks really spiffy. Another GREAT video and review - Appreciate all you do for the community, Jason.
This antenna looks really fab. Maybe the new go-to whilst in the field.
Really ingenious they include the tube to drive in the ground rods. 73
Greg AJ6RX
Thanks for the videos and congrats on 15,000
N9LSF
Jason note on your efhw. The kit went together no sweat but the antenna wire should come already setup in figure 8. I spent about 15 minutes unraveling the spaghetti! 73 de ke2yk
KD8VPT , thanks for the review, while I don’t live in a HOA community I do enjoy operating outside on the pack porch and occasionally portable . This looks like a well built system from your review, thanks. 73
The key to this antenna is what is in the matching network!
Thanks, Jason!
Rich - K3SOM
AB8JC - similar to the CHA 250 or the Alpha & Chameleon complex ununs?
Looks like a very nice antenna to do my wwff work in future
Nice video. Well done. Antenna looks like a winner. Be nice to see on air results.
KB4XT, Ken.
N6EF-This looks very interesting. Much easier and faster to set up than my Wolf River Coils antenna using the MFJ 17 foot whip rather than the stock whip. Much better SWR with little fiddling than the WRC.
Congratulations on 15000! Wow! KM6YSS- Dave
Adding some more radials would help out with receiving signals.
Mike, W4ISB.
Just out of curiosity, what size is your camper? I own the GeoPro 17RK. Great little rig.
AG7KJ - Very nice antenna, and love how portable and nicely packaged it is!
Is the matching unit similar to the Chameleon 250B unit?
What do you do if birds move in to the house?
I've been looking for small, all-band, easy-up antenna to get back up on HF... This appears to fit the bill, and I can take it RVing!
Thanks for another great review, Steve, KM4OCR
NC1PA. I appreciate your videos, and I'm really enjoying the efhw antenna.
Looks like a simple set up process. Good for Field Day or other portable operations, not just a stealth antenna to "fool the HOA" with. Callsign NQ5D
Fascinating antenna system.......looks great. Good quality build too!
I have been looking for compact antenna to do field work this antenna meets that request N9UCV Dallas
KO4EPC, Looks great, much easier to set up and take down in my HOA than my current antenna. Thanks for what you do for the hobby.
N9NVU. How did the antenna perform transmitting and receiving?
Interesting to see how it works in the dryer soil we have out west. K9DEM.
Thanks Jason! I gotta try this in my Amish HOA. N9YVU
The Go To antenna looks great! Keep up the good work! 73s Rob, Wa2fmh.
N8mac looks great. Thanks for the review.
Do a video showing us how well it performs. It appears to be a good HOA antenna. 73 de W8RBY
NF1T - I would love to try this antenna for POTA activations!
Looks like it would be perfect for POTA activations. KD5 PCK
K7CO - Looks like a great solution for quick POTA
KO4MKP can it be installed in a attic and work ?