I’ve had this antenna for over a year and it has been great. I live in middle Tennessee and I have made FT8 contacts all over Europe and parts of Africa and from Canada to the entire South America continent. I’ve had this antenna deploy the whole time I’ve owned it. TN07 is a great company and Bob is a really good person.

Bought this and it just arrived this week. Just went out with it today for the first time to try it out. 1. I can confirm that it is quick and easy to set up. Very convenient for Pota & portable ops. 2. I was able to work many bands and made enough contacts to activate a park. 3. However, I had 3-1 swr on all bands, and was able to use it all day because I had a built in tuner in my radio (ft-450d). 4. 20-30mph wind gust had no effect on the vertical. 5. The setup is really stealthy. Many hikers dog walkers and random passers by in the park with me nearly tripped on the wire or thought the rods were part of the fence. It does not look like an antenna...much less a permanent monstrosity that HOA's hate. 6. It works, but it was on the expensive side. Update: After 3 or 4 deployments now and in different soil-types for the grounding rods, I have been around 2:1 SWR. This antenna is very capable and convenient and is the real deal. It has earned a permanent position in my top rotation of deployment antennas and is always in my jeep now. 73, de W3LAM

The fact that products exist to hide your hobbies from an HOA should really tell you all you need to know about HOAs.

You did a nice commercial for the product. Some real-world testing would have been nice too. Show us some live antenna measurements showing SWR on different frequencies, some different locations, is the antenna directional, how well does it work in different soils. Will it work on a sandy beach near salt water. Re-do this video and include more info.

4:09 -- Heard that the top portion of the slide-hammer would "convex" after frequent use. No big deal but it may rupture over time. A little bit of a engineering over sight. THANKS for its recall!

Good stuff. Thanks for putting this very useful info out via KZfaq.

I can say from owning this antenna for a bit, I have worked many DX contacts (i.e. South America, Puerto Rico, New Zealand...etc) besides a lot of stations in the U.S. I also get many 58, 59 constant reports. Yes it is expensive, but honestly for a compromise antenna it has been worth it every penny.

i really like they idea of this, and i think it would stay under the radar of hoa in my situation i only have a little qrp rig at the moment, but i cant really string up a dipole and get away with it so this is a nice fairly compact unit, i like the bird house idea !!

I would use this antenna for tent camping. some camp cits have limited space. love how it goes up to 6 meters. great for the IC 7300. 73's Boston NY

Over half the price of an Icom 7300. Buy an antenna book, pick a design for small spaces and build it.

If this were manufactured you-know-where and sold at Big Lots, it’d be $39.95.

Great review. Very informative

Interesting design. But at $499 its way overpriced. I’d buy if it were half this price.

I like everything about this antenna sans the price. Deployment time, bands you can use and low SWR are all big attractive traits. Could be great for POTA stuff. I'll wait and see if the price comes down. Great video. Thank you again Josh!! 73

Compare to the Broadband Comet CHA-250B and Diamond BB7V - someone who has limited space but needs use of all bands, quickly, the T antenna appears to be a great choice. FYI: the Diamond uses a 6:1 unun and a 600 Ohm resistive load. Great presentation! 73 KO4CES

Just wondering why you didn't do some RBN tests and compare it to your existing antennas? But for 500 dollars, jeez that's a crazy price for what you get. The MFJ 1979 17ft whip is about 50 dollars or so!

Very thorough as always Josh. Looks like a great vertical. Thanks!

Sounds like a Magic Antenna. And ... everything magic is a bit suspicious :). It's suspicious that the SWR is flat accross that huge frequency range as is 3,5 to 50 MHz. It's only possible , IMHO at the price of high transmitted energy losses. It's nothing wrong with such approach, wide -range SWR might be a superior priority compare to radiated power efficiency ( if the goal is to establish a comm link from A to B at the known specs, like distance, frequency, time etc., like in military or emcomm ). But then this should be clearly stated in the user manual. It's suspicious that such a bulky Impedance Matching Device is sealed in the resin compound with no chance to peek inside it, and it's only rated at "real" 25W output power CW or Digital. So obviously it's not a FT-240-43 ferrite core inside :) So what's then inside that box? Kinda' termination resistor? Paying 499 USD, I feel like having a right to know ... Last on my suspicions list is advertising it as POTA portable antenna. Fine, but how can I know if the soil in the park I come to will be soft enough to drive 2 copper rods into it? What if not? No POTA. It seems that the Go2 is a new player in the market and is quite active in doing a marketing campaign , I saw already a second or third review on YT recently and all are very positive. That's good. But I'm suspicious , I want more evidence :) Thanks for the review anyway! 73! Linas LY2H

Thanks for the great video Josh. I love the bird house capacitance hat. LoL Now I need to convince momma to let me buy more ham toys.

Thanks. Enjoyed!

Very cool to get a duplicatable, tunerless, 80-6 antenna. Must have been fun finding the dimensions and the perfect windings for it to work anywhere ya pitch it. Don't be dumb and blame the inventor, make very sure you are not spearing through, satellite, accent light, sprinkler plumbing, or other stuff before you start poking at your place's plot, you may or may not own. Put a tupperware or something over the whip nut on de-whipped days, so it does not corrode, but it looks like common whip nut from any cb antenna mount at the local truckstop.

I've been thinking about getting the TN07 but would like to hear about a similar product -Alpha Antenna HOA Buster 80-6. Thanks!

I think the shown SWR spectrum is not possible, if there is not any resistor in the bottom case. This is a dummyload with a radiator, I think... Any EFHW wire antenna with 1:49 unun is much better and cheaper than that. 73 by Martin (DG4BAD)

this stuff is soo overwhelming lol, but ill hang in there i wonder if it works the same in other parts of the world great channel too!

Would have been nice if the reviewer had run WSPR so we could see how the antenna performed. I would be interested to see how the antenna would do.

Good Job Jaush

This may actually solve my problem!

Thank You!

Love mine!!!

TeamReplay for the win! Sweet antenna man.

This antenna looks great for HOA stealth. But I looking for the best Antenna for a dedicated HOA apartment on the fourth floor in Chaska Minnesota. I have a good VHF/UHF antenna But looking for an HF antenna for my FT-991A.

Kudos to Bob! I’m in an HOA condo. Love seeing new antennas. However… Only 25w CW at all but $500? Sorry, no thanks. I get better mileage, except 80m which I don’t care about, from my ATAS-120A. Cut the price in half and up the CW power, then I’m interested. WB3CFN.. dit dit

I appreciate the review however I felt it was lacking in practical examples of making contacts. I don’t do much digital so I was looking for phone contact examples. Have you done anything with phone in 40 or 20 m or higher? I have a unique challenge with deploying radials in my yard and I am looking for something that is good enough without them.

So essentially, it is like a trapped dipole consisting of a flexible wire on one side and a rigid retractable element on the other side. Right? Does the wire "counterpoise" have to be stretched? Or will the performance be the same if it is in a zigzag formation? Lets say. To follow the contours of a wall or fence of your HOA lot.

Bob is a great guy and TN07 make great products.

Thanks!

A flat VSWR doesnt mean the Antenna will radiate well, A 50 ohm resistor has a flat VSWR also...

Could this antenna be used in NVIS technique? Or does it act more as an vertical?

I am wondering how this would work in the frozen tundra of the Midwest in the winter, and the rocky surfaces of the SW. Driving those stakes in the ground would be a chore. Some activation locations do not allow stakes to be driven into the ground as well. Skeptical !

I am assuming he has a patent on this antenna. Saying that it would be nice to understand technically how it works. I am a bit skeptical on how well this could work compared to a ground mounted Hustler mobile antenna. The wire attached, is that suppose to be up high , say more than 20 feet in the air? If so maybe its just a end fed 49 or 64:1 Unun ?

What IR Thermometer is that youre using?

Thanks for this review. However, it would have been nice if you addressed how efficient this antenna is. SWR is not the whole story...as you know, you could put a 100 ohm resistor on the output of your transmitter and achieve a 2:1 SWR, but you would not get much radiation. Impedance matching is important, of course, but that does not mean you are getting a signal out. Maybe an update to this review would show RBN results on the various band and that would be more informative. That being said...WOW! That is really pricey! Tnx es 73 de Arnie W8DU

Has anyone found an alternative for a permanent setup that allows for an antenna that requires less than 25' of vertical height (mounted at ground level) and only requires

You could use it for 11meters (CB) as well.

How long is the wire on groud

May I ask how long the wire is from pole A to pole B? Also is it safe for gas or plumbing lines? In General? Thanks. 😊

Anyone know if this will work okay if the 25 foot wire is only about 12-14 inches above the ground? How long are the copper rods?

Very interesting product. How would you compare it to a simiar semi permanent install of a wolf river coils with 102 inch whip?

Can you do a Masterclass on ham in general? Or do I just have to poke around your channel even more lol

It would be nice to have seen SWR graphics for each of the bands.

Josh, Trying very hard to decide between the Buddistick Pro Deluxe or the TN07 for my first HF antenna. I do live in an HOA. I am operating a Yaesu FT-991A Any advice? 73, KN4YGC

One question… Is what is inside the cylinder a secret or could you just ask the person selling it. If it’s not going to be figured out that way the other possibility is taking an x-ray of it which should give additional information and I wouldn’t think would damage it

Is there a Large Resistor in the IMD box? That is the only magic I know of that will do what this does.

Good job! 73 de N5XS

This looks like a neat package to go camping with, & do POTA. I wonder what the emission calculations say about keeping a safe distance from the My Go2 antenna while transmitting?

Do you suggest anything extra if you are going to leave it out in weather?

Which transformer is sitting down? 1 '; 4 1; 5 /

Does this work for 11 m?

it looks like it might be good for 11 meters CB also.

Out of curiosity, have you used the Go2 Antenna with the IC-705 and Xiegu’s XPA125B? Given the 100W SSB rating for the antenna vs the potential output of 125W with the XPA-125B, and living in an HOA, I am concerned it might damage the antenna. Rather research and ask rather than finding out the hard way. Any input would be appreciated.

What's the distance between two rods? I need to make sure it fits my tiny yard

I’ve got a 49-1 that can take 3kw. I wonder if a beefier matching unit could get it to 500 w?

Almost too good....does the raised radial give directionality with its position?? 73

Not sure about other parks, but the one near me prohibits anything that penetrates the ground so this would not work for POTA for me. Interesting design though.

I like the idea of the anternna. Seems like "R&D" is a polite way of saying over priced.

I love my DX commander but sometimes that can take a hot minute to setup... It may be a little pricey but I've been looking for a pota antenna with fast deployment that actually works.... Might give it a try

Any info on the propagation pattern of the antenna?

What are the cons of this antenna? Im confused with the SSB, AM, FM voice modes, 25 watts or 100 watts max?

How long is the wire that seems to be a counterpoise?

Honestly this sounds like it's worth the price given the width of band coverage. Drop this in and 'heeey tech's first HF antenna.

Question sir. I have an 12 foot cab antenna don’t know if it can be used with a ham radio. My goal is to be prepared if I need to have communicable in the ent of emergency. I have solar etc. I want to be prepped. If I need to listen or transmit to emergency help etc. what is the best antenna that is stealthy. I am in a normal neighborhood that has an hoa. That part stinks. So I need to hide it best I can. Was also thinking of a telescoping pole I can raise if I need to use this communication method. What antenna do u recommend to be able to be safe and have this Shirley to be prepared. ??? Thanks

Josh… could this be used for GMRS?

Pretty much the same thing as the tactical delta loop transformer, and the comet cha.

First, I believe in free enterprise and the right of everyone to make a profit on their intellectual and physical labor. However, it does seem to be more than a bit over priced for what it appears to be. If this antenna really does as well as he claims, not just the wideband SWR (a 50 ohm resistor would do the same) but in actual radiation efficiency, then it might be worth $500. Until someone buys one and opens it up to see what is actually in the matching device and/or takes measurements to see how much power is consumed in said device, I am going to be skeptical. Once the info on what is inside the antenna gets out, likely very few people will spend $500 for it.

It used the 'wideband matching system'. Inserting 3dB attenuator on transmission line will give you SWR < 2:1 on anything.🙄

The Diamond BB7V is half the price without the ground radials!

I'll be using my Chameleon MPAS 2.0 for the same purpose...if Chameleon ever ships it to me.

Whenever I hear someone say an "antenna is lower noise than my other antennas", I substitute the word "poorer" in place of "lower noise" in the statement. The comparison should be done as a signal to noise ratio statement. If the noise is low & the signal is as high as it was your comparison antenna, then you have something. If the noise is down 10 dB and so is the signal, then all you have is a poor antenna.

17 foot stainless steel vertical whip is hardly what I would call stealth, but I digress, honestly this is really nothing more than a Chameleon CHA MPAS Lite which sells for $340 ($160 less than the TN07).

You didn't post the link for PC-ALE

How much is it and where can it find it at?

Wow, this antenna is expensive. Do you have to adjust the whip height depending on the band you are on? If so, that is a lot of hassle.

It is pricey, and if you have one, ensure you lower the connecting wire. It might be a tripping hazard.

Just sayin', don't fall into the "standard" versus "daylight saving" time trap. Just say "Pacific Time" so then it applies whether standard or daylight saving time is in effect.

Two concerns... first, my dummy load also has a very low VSWR across the bands, and an impressively low noise floor. Those characteristics do not speak as to the radiating performance of the antenna. My other concern... transformer heat at only 25 watts. This means the RF energy is not being propagated but instead being dissipated as heat. Yes, just like my dummy load. That is NOT a good sign.

Bit too rich for my blood at C$650, though. And as much difficulty as HOA hams have, _apartment-dwelling_ hams like me have it _much_ worse. And as it turns out, TN07 engineering will NOT ship outside the United States, meaning I in Canada cannot order this. Guess I will have to try some other antenna...

Ham Fam 😊 I'm so easily pleased

I email the company 3 times for information on the antenna no reply, cant buy from a company that does not reply back.

I see Mike at K8MRD Radio Stuff did a review on this antenna...to bad the company that builds these doesn't have any in stock! Ya think when they gave you guys the 'FREEDIES' to do a review they might have anticipated a few more sales...OH Well...snooze you lose!

No way I'D pay 500 $ for that. Be realistic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry to say… The incredibly flat SWR over the wide range can indicate 1. Very high losses, 2. Very low efficiency of the system. Prefer to stay away from these kind of antennas. And btw …$500 for it? Oh boy… no way! Anyway many thanks for vid mate.

Nice antenna. Unfortunately way to expensive!

I would make sure it is a fake birdhouse (no hole to enter, just a black painted spot). I wouldn't want to disturb a bird family just to transmit.

WAYYYYYYYYYYY to expensive.

Yes I’d be careful with the ground rods if you don’t know what’s under the ground. I live in apartment and they will let me put in a hand dug ground plate. In these older buildings you don’t know where the water, electricity,!or natural gas lines are.

$500.00 ??? I was born at night, just not last night. It's a dummy load with an antenna so it will radiate. Not well, but you can make contacts with it. It has under 2-1 SWR from 6 to 80 meters. Of course it does, it's a dummy load....a resistor in a can. Most portable antennas are a compromise antenna, some much more so than others. If I lived in a HOA, I'd spend the money wanted for this antenna and the antenna I might replace it with because you will be unhappy with it on a Flag pole Vertical with an auto tuner which will 100% smoke this antenna. Or spend $50.00 on an end fed dipole with white 28ga. wire that no one will see and actually have an antenna that will work. In my point of view, if you are too lazy to set up something like a Buddistick antenna (which will work far better than this smoke and mirrors antenna), you really should not be a ham radio operator. There has not been a new design in antennas for quite a while. To me, this is a shameless rip off. I feel sorry for any new ham who buys this and expects it to perform in anything but good conditions. Anyone who has been a ham for any length of time would just laugh and move right on after seeing this antenna. I saw another review where it was used for POTA. When you don't have a pile up and conditions are decent, it made contacts. In a pile up, less than ideal conditions (which happen often) or for any kind of DX, this dog will not hunt. Save your money. Do research and you will find an antenna that actually work fairly well in an HOA that you can build or buy. Josh, it was plain as day that you really didn't want to say this was a good antenna or worth the $$$. Why not just come out and say it ? Far better to guide people in the right direction than to be P.C. This antenna is nothing but a re packaged idea from years past that did not work well then and still doesn't. In my opinion it's a total rip off. Please start comparing tested antennas to known good performers of the same use. In this case, a Buddistick or EFHW. We need honesty, not just that it radiates. Don't mean to rip on you, but people need to know what they are really getting. Especially at a $500. price point. This antenna will end up being put in the corner (or sold to some other unsuspecting person) when the poor person who bought it finds out it is inferior to many others that actually will make far better contacts that cost far less.

It is a little pricey. Quality looks great!

500 bucks for a coil and wire?

$500 50 ohm dummy load

thats cool wonder what it would be like next to the salt water. va1dwg