Thanks for the video! I am really into portable operation now. The Wolf River Coil TIA is one that caught my eye. You can purchase a second sleeve for the coil and be able to QSY from one band to another. I have heard a lot of good things about the performance of it, and the price is attractive.

Thank you SO much for your channel. I've been into radio off and on (the learning part) for years and would learn what I could, when I could, starting back in caveman days where I had to read and read for hours on end (before YT) and hence the off and on. But what I love about here is, I can go back and rewatch anything I need to. It's been like riding a bike with you. I just got back on and.....kept a riding. So, here I am. Antennas are my "fetish" (if you will) in radio. I couldn't get enough of them back in the day. Hot weather, cold, rainy, dense snow, stubby, long, floppy, rigid, anything really. Over time, I sold a bunch of that equipment, due to a number of reasons, some personal/family. But, that has changed, and for a number of reasons, the main being the internet and amount of information there. NOW, I can just turn you on, have you running in the background and continue to do whatever I'm doing. Pause, rewind, use links, etc. Technology. Huh...imagine that. I had a "master plan" for a mini command center, but in time gave up on it. The zeal has been invigorated. I appreciate that more than words can say. Thank you. (and for not being a douche). Great channel, great info, you're a great teacher and host. Much appreciated.

Great live stream as usual Josh! Thanks for being the first to break the news about the SlinkTenna HF antenna. Someone actually purchased a SlinkTenna as well as a KeychainQRP HF transmitter about a minute after you announced it! 73! Jim - KH2SR

thanks for video this is perfect knowledge about portable antennas more videos about equipment and radios please

Yes. That’s exactly the reason I bought the WRC antenna. After you get it close you can twist the collar to get a finer match. Just for that I like the WRC coils better than my Buddipole coils which allow you to get close but then adjust the radiator or radials. 🙂 My antenna is up on the deck and my radio is in the basement causing the dash up and down stairs to be a little more than tiring! Thanks for your response. MikeinMinnesota N0WDM

I'm kinda late to the party, but Super Antenna MP1 running PedestrianMobile is my fave!

I have a Wolf River Coil and it works good, I have used a ground stake and a mirror mount for CB antenna to hook it up bought mine before the TIA was out. After watching you struggle with keeping the MFJ vertical I sent you something today that might help if it fits, should be at the P.O. Box Wednesday hope thats a good address. Keep the videos coming your doing a great job! Chuck

Now that I look into it, I may get the TIA or sota special from wolf river coils.

While I have thought about buying antennas, I do mostly enjoy building my own. I especially enjoy when it works. I'm thinking of buying an efhw. I would get the slinktenna, but I don't want to need a tuner everywhere I go. For verticals, I am considering the hamsticks for emergencies when I don't have the ability to hang a wire. Ham radio did his dude multi hamstick dude commander that looks cool.

What type of metal/alloy is best for the antenna? Aluminum is not magnetic. Iron,cobalt,nickel are a very interesting group . Stainless steel, either 304 or 316 are heavy duty and have chromium and some copper in the recipe. Cooper can oxidize with time and turn green unless it is coated . I realize that this video is dealing strictly with lightweight units but my requirements are durability. No use buying the lightest one and have a bad fall with it while walking to location and discovering that it's mashed up . I like the wolf creek unit and the vehicle mounted unit as well. I'm still learning about all the equipment required to successfully build a durable system. Thanks Josh for all your work doing these videos.

I love that Josh is one groovy up-to-date dude who's not afraid of weird beers. You're great for the proselytizing this great hobby. Yes, we learn plenty from the Budweiser drinking Elmer's, but craft beer guys with cool hats, beard and laid back attitude is much more preferred. The No Emasculation Zone! 73 W8XDX

Enjoyed the video! I just have a question about the X5105, does it have a Morse code decoder built in? Thanks again! Great show!

Have you heard about the tri band vertical made out of pvc pipe

@Josh and @k8MRD have you experiminted with using the longer MFJ whip on the Wolf River Coil ?

You helped me to decide on the Wolf coil vertical antenna. I ordered one tonight. I heard you say that you 3D printed you wire wrap handles for your wire storage. Where might I be able to find some to purchase. I tried the spray. Kite string winders but they are a bit small. Thank you for your time and effort. N4KBM

Looking for a part 90, 50-100 watt mobile radio and backpack antenna for Search and rescue. What do you guys recommend? FYI I don't know much of anything about radios.

Hey guy ! I'm KO4OAJ, a new ! Got a 817, w Auto tuner. SOTA/POTA QRP what's your best choice ? Portable / LW ?

For grid down shtf situations, would you suggest analog over digital or the other way around?

Bought the WRC tia. Very pleased with the concept but having trouble getting a good SWR. User error I’m sure. Amazing service. I got an email on Saturday December 28 at 6pm from one of the owners helping me out. ! Right in the middle of the LSU football game! That’s devotion to your product. MikeinMinnesota N0WDM

can you tell me when you have live shows like this ?? I would like to join in to this show. Thanks , Fred

Still the best memes in the business ♡♡♡

I've been a General Class ham for over 50 years. I've been inactive about the last 45 years but kept my call sign up. Now that I am retired and have disposable income, the transmitters and receivers are no problem. My issue is antennas. I want to work the HF bands. 10-80 meters. This is my stopping point that has prevented me from getting back into amateur radio. I have a home and room for antennas. Where can I go to get info?

This telescoping antenna doesn't have 30 M ? Who makes a 30M antenna and what does it look like? Is it simple wires of specific length with or without a balen ?Or more rigid mast arms @90°?

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What hind of metal wire winder is in the thumbnail picture.

Where did you get those wire winders?

2512/2531 5/5 . peace

Don from NC

Josh just got my WRC TIA, about radials how many and what do you do to elevate? Do you elevate the coil (table top, extension mast?). THanks for the video great stuff!

Great show, thanks...wd0akx

For both the AX1 and the MFJ vertical - I would imagine that both would perform much better with some tuned radials. The Wolf River TIA comes with 3 33’ radials and a stand-along tripod. Of course the Wolf River Coils TIA would perform better. Seems like an unfair comparison

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I wish he’d have translations for people that don’t use pounds and ounces. I thought ounces was a measurement for liquid?

Wolf River coil vs MP1?

The wolf river coil is an MP-1 Superantenna knockoff.

Buy once, cry once. MFG makes a business of selling junk to cheap, unsuspecting, people...

I hear a lot of talking and little instructions other than a lot of GABBING.

Please get organized before the videoing.