Building the PERFECT 17 Foot (5.1842 M) Portable Ham Radio Antenna!

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 Scott (WE5J) describes his new telescopic, 17-Foot (5.1842 M) antenna as the "perfect...portable Ham Radio Antenna."

The antenna work well in the field or at your home station.  The parts are easily accessible, fairly inexpensive, and lightweight.

Using a sturdy antenna "tuner", you can access multiple HF bands for your next POTA/SOTA or backyard "expedition."

If you can't see the video, please insert this title URL into your browser search box:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmWwRu1EXY8.

Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Scott (WE5J):

📡 *Potaperformer 17' Vertical Antenna – Portable HF Powerhouse!* 🌲🏕️ In this video, we take the *Potaperformer 17' vertical antenna* out into the wild and put it to the test! Whether you're into POTA, SOTA, or just want a reliable and easy-to-deploy vertical for portable ops, this antenna has you covered. Lightweight, durable, and surprisingly efficient for its size — the Potaperformer might just become your new favorite field companion. 🎥 *In This Video:*
  • Quick overview and setup demo
  • Tuning tips
  • Performance thoughts & pros/cons
  • Field setup in less than 10 minutes!
📐 *Specs:*
  • 17 feet fully extended
  • Telescopic design, ultra-portable
  • Works across multiple HF bands with tuner
  • Easy to stake, bungee, or tripod mount
  • Ideal for QRP or full-power portable ops
📡 *Perfect for:*
  • Parks on the Air (POTA)
  • Summits on the Air (SOTA)
  • Field Day
  • Emergency communications
  • Backyard DXing
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