Just got my 1st ham antenna -- X300A. Sinking feeling it was missing parts. Then all seemed there except the element in the top. After watching you just pull it out I could see mine was further down so I tapped it on the floor lightly and the element came down to where I could grab it. All good. Awesome video -- so right on to my project. Gave me lots more confidence. Thank you, kind Sir.

Just a note: I did exactly what you did here and the antenna worked well. After a heavy rain, the SWR was all over the place. I spoke with Diamond who asked me if I sealed the connector, which I had. They told me to remove the tape from the coax connector. When I did, 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water ran out of the bottom of the antenna. They told me this was normal, and not to seal the coax connector because it has to drain. 😬 I must say, it has been up there and working now for 3 years

This video saved my a$$ when installing my Diamond V2000 triband (6m/2m/440) antenna, which is of a similar design. I couldn't figure out what the "Gasket Holder" (Part #16002) and the "Gasket" (Part #16004) were until I watch this video (2:45). I was confused because the Gasket Holder is seated over the Gasket, and doesn't move due to the tight resistance of the Gasket and the instructions were sparse at best. I thought the Gasket Holder was some sort of a non-stationary stop, but I knew something was wrong after tightening the upper joint nut (part 16002) onto the lower joint and noted the Upper Element (part 16001) was loose. Once again, KZfaq to the rescue. 73, Billy

Just the video I was looking for, putting up a x300 today.

Very nice antenna. Thanks for posting!

Thanks for posting, a helpful watch before my own installation. Cheers

Thanks for the effort to make the video. Told me what I need to know about the X300.

Ian - that's exactly what I have here - a great antenna and a lovely informative video. Thanks.

Well done. Excellent photography, pertinent narration and tips.

Well done! I live in southern Ontario Canada and have just purchased a Diamond 6000A which is a very similar antenna in the form of construction. I was beginning to get that sinking feeling when you feel that you are missing a part. After watching your video, to my relief, all is well. Thank you and regards. VA3FLC - Hamilton ON Canada

Lucid, step by step! Exactly what you need if to avoid digestion of manual ;-)

I just purchased this antenna. Thank you for the tutorial.

Thanks very much, good on the details!

Thanks for the info Ian nice vlog 👍

Cheers, a very professional how-to video. May get that model next upgrade. Added: Ordered it today for early upgrading of my 10m transceiver.

Bought a v2000 and this was useful regarding joining two halves together, cheers.😁

I got the Diamond V2000a myself, feels well-built, so far has had no problems.

Thanks for this. Helpfull in installing my Diamond V2000 triband de VE6GK

Many thanks Ian. I found the minimal instruction sheet in Chino-English to be incomprehensible, particularly concerning the mid-section coupling, which involves first recovering the essential connector block with long-nosed pliers, as explained clearly in your excellent video. Vendors of this antenna could do well to reference your video in their packing notes. So now I need to de-mount the antenna and attempt to re-assemble it properly. If at first... 73s and thanks again. Steve G4IHL

Thank you for the tips as I’ve just bought an X200 and will be putting that up in the next week or two.

Thanks for the video Ian, I have an X50-N to go up soon and your tips will be useful. Cheers, Steve (G6JEF)

I just purchased the Tram-Browning 1481 (17') Dual band and this video will assist me in assembling. I wont have to scale a roof like yours (yikes!) As I have a 30' tower I will lay down for the Tram addition. Thank you for the video! Joe in Texas USA

Nice job! Thanks.

Nice watch, man. Great video too.

Nice video, gives first time installers, the confidence to tighten that middle joint. I did find it easier to install the radials last though. 73’s G4SQJ.

Another great vid Ian. I have an X-200 and I'll get round to putting it on the chimney at some point.

Good video, like the idea of the white insulation tape

Smart to add the self-fusing tape with a top layer of white electrical tape. Gaskets always leak sooner or later. Would do the same on the connector. These quality "white stick" antennas can last many years unless there is water ingress.

I have bought the Diamond X6000, which is tri-band, but otherwise very similar. Where you join the radiating element sections, mine had foam just to the left of the screw on the upper section which I thought to be packing material and pulled off. It was stuck on very well and basically ended up in bits. As I slid the rest of the upper element out to check, there was more. I realised it's function is to cushion the element in the shell to stop it banging in wind. I wish I hadn't removed that section, but I'm hoping there won't be any impact. Really useful upload as the instructions are crap. Many Thanks, John M7JHA

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The threads in the screw to join the elements were too soft, so I had to replace it. Else it was easy. I have WX protected the fibre glass using electrical tape on the whole antenna. It will make it durable for a long time.

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Very nicely done, Ian. Thank you. A quick question, though. How did you ground this? The manual tells me the antenna is DC grounded. Do you know how that's done? Via the mast? Thank you.

I plan to purchase one of these Antennas. Can you tell me what size pole you have mounted the Antenna onto please. Thanks. Enjoyed the video and great tips especially the self amalgamating tape.

The spanners needed for the centre coupling are oddly enough 23mm across the flats.

Hello Ian, great video. Did not realise this was a Colinear antenna, thought it was a Ground plane. Question- How high do you put this antenna up...what height for the mast. 73 de Geoff vk3sq

Great video. Just wondering if you have had any water issues with the antenna since putting the algamating and electrical tape round the main joint. I've heard some say water may hang on the tape and work itself in. Regards Rich

Ian. Great video. It doesn't look like you formed the feeder into a coil fixed to support mast....would be interested to know why not. Also what coax did you use ? Tnx John

Just curious what SWR you get across the 2m band? We work Simplex often in the lower 145 range, so it would be helpful if the SWR is pretty flat there. Thanks.

Hello Ian, just revisiting this upload as I picked up a new X300 from MLS yesterday, together with a Yaesu FT2980. How waterproof is the silver connection on it's own do you think? The reason I ask is because I have tried self-amalgamating tape and white electrician's tape over the joint and I have to say that I really don't like the look visually. I wonder if the joint, suitably tightened, would be sufficiently waterproof on its own? Could I please have your thoughts? Many Thanks, John 2E0SVB

good evening I'm Angelo I'm Italian you can send the site where you bought the antenna x 300 I'm looking for this same as the video thanks

would Diamond Antenna X300A work good on 70cms UHF 462.575

Howmuch range

Thanks for the great video - my instructions were in Japanese and I wasn't clear on how to connect the wire inside to the top half - really nice to see what to do in action. de OG7D.