What is the best portable antenna for 2023? I asked multiple amateur radio operators to give me their input and in this episode I will hear their feedback. Leave a comment below, what is your favorite portable antenna and why. I will soon combine the information from the “Best Ham Radios of 2023” with the information from this episode; in order to articulate the best portable setup.
There are MANY antennas on the market and everyone has such different needs. This list helps compile some opinions on antennas in the portable category.
Huge Thank You to everyone who participated. IF YOU LIKE THIS, please let me know. I have several ideas for more in the future.
Links to participants:
@K5QBF – This Side Of The Radio –https://www.youtube.com/@K5QBF
@Scout75PortableRadio – https://youtube.com/@Scout75PortableRadio
@LifeAtTerminalVelocity – KD9OLN (Parachute Mobile) – https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAtTerminalVelocity
@WQ9FHamRadio – WQ9F, Kevin –
https://youtube.com/@WQ9FHamRadio
Channels mentioned in the Video:
@K8MRD – https://www.youtube.com/@K8MRD
@KM4ACK KM4ACK EFHW kits
Product links: Where possible, the links are affiliate links:
https://amzn.to/3BUi8nN – K6ARK Antennas
https://amzn.to/3BUi8nN – BNC Binding Post Adapters
3D Printed EFHW/Dipole SO-239 Winders – https://shop.73qrz.com/products/b-stock-efhw-winders-end-fed-half-wave-winder-petg-3d-printed
Pactenna – https://www.packtenna.com/#/
Buddipole – https://www.buddipole.com/ @buddipole
SignalStuff – https://signalstuff.com/
Km4ack Kits – https://km4ack.square.site/s/shop
@m0mcx – DX Commander
DX Commander Shop – https://www.m0mcx.co.uk/
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