Fantastic video,Thanks all the knowledge you bring to us!!

Great video. I think I will add the 8010 LEFS to my 705 manpack. Thanks Julian!

That thing looks like something I would have found in my parts box, with the "magical" wire that somehow wraps itself all around everything?😜

I have this antenna. I noticed that it is a bit short, by looking at the SWR charts. I added extra 30 cm wire and got the SWR below 1.5 on digital modes. Try it out!

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While WSPR is fun to run - I have a hard time relating the results to SSB. You may get nice high return values - but for me - SSB contacts from Denmark to Australia is a challenge. And a question - I have both the LEFS 40-10 and 80 -10. But not currently the space to fully extend the 80 -10 at home. Have you compared the efficiency of these two types of EFHW antennas - will doubling the lengt of a 40-1 (making it 80-10) - improve efficiency at say 15 meters ? More wire - but same amount of power … ?

Super dope glad i found this channel. Looking at getting setup

Its soooo heavy.

A big thumbs up for a very informative video! I have the 8010 LEFS, which is presumably comparable in performance, but with a heavier gauge wire than the lightweight version. I am currently using just the main 4010 section set up in an inverted V oriented north/south with an RF choke with the peak around 30 feet and the ends at 7 feet on tall garden stakes so I can walk and mow beneath it. Even though the manual doesn't suggest this configuration, I've been getting great results mostly all across North America, but Europe as well, and I even had a CW QSO with an Australian station recently (I think around 10,000 miles from SW Florida to Queensland). Just the 4010 section exhibits very low SWR or is "resonant enough" for an internal tuner on every band from 40m to 70cm except for 60m. My RigExpert has even shown decent results on 160 and lower, although my radio doesn't go below 80m. I'll have to dig deeper into the data that the RigExpert provides to see if it performs better as a sloper or inverted V. I've had great results with it set up in NVIS configuration and also set it up recently as a sloper with similarly excellent results even with the feed point near ground level, but the weight put too much strain on the mast - a 12m Spiderbeam at full height - for long-term use. My previous attempts with this antenna as a sloper using the trees in my yard weren't as successful; I chalk it up to the trees not being tall enough, as in my experience it performs better the higher you get the elevated end up in the air. The most practical advantage of the inverted V configuration is that it distributes the weight evenly so the mast isn't bent over at all. However, that strain on the mast wouldn't matter for a POTA activation or even for a few days at a campsite. If I didn't already have the 8010 LEFS I wouldn't hesitate to buy the lightweight 4010 version.

Hi Julien, You mentioned that your Carbon Fibre Pole was from Gigaparts, did they deliver to you on Europe ? Or do you have an alternative method ? Enjoyed the video by the way.

Hej Julian! Nice video. I like this kind of more technical content. Usually I use a EFHW antena here at home. It works fine for me. But never tested data modes tough. It's what I'll try next. 73 de SA5PEN

Seems to be a nice antenna. Wondering how good the PA500 amplifier’s internal tuner will it bring to work on other band like 30m.

How did you add height to the gigaparts mast? I've got one shipping soon.

Great video! Thank you.

Another great video!

Thats a lot of money for a wire and a balun. How would you describe the advantage this antenna has over a cheaper antenna or even a DIY EFHW?

I'd be interested to see the results with the antenna the other way round (i.e. feed point at the low end) as a lot of lightweight poles would struggle to support the coax and transformer at their tops.

Great video! Soon we will be sending you the WARC dipoles option for the 4010 which cover 30M - 17M and 12M.

I have the antenna, but I like using its Big Brother the LEFS 8010 EFHW antenna. I get phenomenal performance from that antenna. My antenna of choice lately is the CHA TDL raised up on a 25’ mast insane performance. Give that a try sometime.

Looking good, it’s a bit expensive for what it is

Hahaha I get that same thing. "If you're using a computer, you're on the NET." Great post.

Just bought one 8-17-24 for $399.00 and I love it! Nice portable

Do these Hd2 have fast frequency copy button like most Baofeng radios? Thanks

This guy did not say what he is doing in a case of Emergency without Internet! We know what to do Bro 😊

Has anyone tried something as simple as wrapping the Charge Controller in Aluminum foil?

"SoFtWaRe Is ChEaTiNg!!" Okay sad ham..oh sorry, sad CBer. Has he not heard of P2P Winlink?

Great radio.

quick question does the DJi mic 2 work on bluetooth and in the pro video feature where the Bluetooth and the phone mic work at same time? looking for a bluetooth that sources from the mic and the phone mic at same time... thanks

di manakah saya bisa mendapatkan cara menggunakannya dan apa saja yang di perlukan, tnx de Rudy yb7use

This is so cool! I'm still studying so I can't play, yet!

When are you going to get the custom green paint job?

How can I find other win link users that use p2p?

What? Some people have a hard time understanding the term off-grid.

The Microsoft surface go is still my favorite computer for the field

Ontario in Username says it all eh?

JS8Call is nice: )

Just used it on the island of Molokai!

Is there a part 2? 3 years down the road, still working great?

The Best content of this type....by far!!! Thank you for what you do. I am always inspired by your videos. Mad respect for your work. My entire philosophy in Ham has always been Portable comms and Emergency comms. I would love to get a JS8CALL contact or FT8 contact with you someday. Keep up the great work. KK7JF

This is so cool I hope you're enjoying your time!

Great videos as always....I would like to set up a PACE plan for me to be able to communicate with you specially weekends....safety and health check

I have the radio, but can't get the firmware to update on my radio. It updates to 25% and then stops Do you have any tips to get the latest firmware to update. Thank you. Ed-, AK4W

Well said

On behalf of other VE3s, There are some of us that get it. Thanks for everything you do Julian!! 73s

Thanks!

I would enjoy living that way

I think the “no random contacts” idea is more about making a differentiation from the Ham activities in which you’re excited for any new contact vs trying to contact very specific people or groups. I don’t think it’s at odds with your winlink example.

no random contacts is snobby

I work in tech. The number of people who think computer=internet is shocking.