This Horizon Portable HF Antenna might change your POTA game

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If you need a new antenna for POTA/SOTA field operations, please consider this intriguing, somewhat pricey system called the "UltraLite Shooting Star Package" from Horizontal Antennas.

The antenna is similar to the old Force Sigma 5 Series, which gained some attention several years ago.

In this video, KM4ACK provides a nice review of this "odd" antenna for portable operations.  The antenna system is easy to setup and deploy-ideal for parks and other away from home situations.

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

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Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA).

Here are some comments from KM4ACK:

In this video, I take a deep dive into the Horizon Antennas UltraLite Shooting Star Package, a lightweight and portable HF antenna system perfect for POTA (Parks on the Air), field ops, and portable ham radio setups. I head out to my local park to walk through the full antenna setup process, show how quickly it can be deployed in the field, and share my real-world experience using it on location. I also cover the key features of the Horizon UltraLite Shooting Star antenna, including its compact design, ease of use, and suitability for portable operators looking for a reliable HF antenna solution. To round things out, I hook it up to my radio and perform an SWR test, giving you a clear look at its performance and tuning right out of the bag. If you're into ham radio, portable operations, POTA activations, QRP setups, or lightweight antenna systems, this review will give you a solid idea of what to expect from this antenna in real-world conditions. 👉 You can pick up the Horizon Antennas UltraLite Shooting Star Package at ChattRadio.com, which is hands-down the best place to get quality ham radio gear and accessories. 🔹My Favorite Gear - https://www.amazon.com/shop/km4ack 🔹Links mentioned in the video https://www.chattradio.com/search?key... 🔹Weekly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/40da1fe472e3/km4ac... 🔹Follow Me Twitter @km4ack 🔹Cool Ham Gear - http://km4ack.com 🔹Support the channel through Patreon -   / km4ack   🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

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