I remember our QSO. This is a good video for those who live in an HOA with CC&R's. 73, Jim W6LG
@hamradiowithkevin
11 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim, I hope your health is improving. I really enjoyed that QSO and really enjoy your videos. 73. Kevin K7SW
@TR6Telos
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, I am waiting for my telescopic from Cheeena, then the fun begins, as long as my wife does not see me!
@RobertLeeAtYT
Жыл бұрын
Might I suggest a telescoping fishing pole (crappie pole). Those things are taller than the telescoping whip and much, much lighter. That lets you reduce overall weight significantly. Run a wire up the pole and you have a vertical. Run a end fed half wave dipole up and you have a multiband vertical without need for radials. Run that same EFHW wire with the cable center raised on the pole and you’ve an inverted V. That wire itself is the guy. It also lets you run much longer wires. etc. etc.
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Great idea, 👍
@southernexposure123
Жыл бұрын
My 20 Meter Vertical is ground mounted with 3 radials about 13 feet long on top of the grass. The vertical element is an aluminum extension ladder leaned against the roof.. I use it on 30 Meters by extending the ladder.
@Ei2iP
2 жыл бұрын
I use my Tarheel 200a in the garden, with the 17ft whip, easy work Mongolia, West Malaysia on 40m tonight albeit on ft8.. I use it for 30 to 80M.. easily work NA on all bands, enjoy your channel, de Ei2iP Robbie
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robbie. Nice setup that you described. Having an antenna up is half the battle, I hope to work you one day. 73 Kevin
@fredzeppelin1210
7 ай бұрын
MacGyver would be proud of you!
@johnwest7993
Жыл бұрын
$6? What a steal on the tripod! Well done!
@Ei2iP
2 жыл бұрын
By the way if you elevate those radials 6ft from ground, it will actually work a little better..
@R50_J0
Жыл бұрын
Yes, much better, but elevated radials need to be tuned. Not convenient for portable operation.
@stephens8175
Жыл бұрын
K7SW, I've completed four POTA activations with this setup and it REALLY works well! I've made DX contacts out 4,000 miles with 70 watts and get outstanding signal reports all the time. Thank you! 73! KE8UFQ
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@m0aze611
2 жыл бұрын
Sound advice. Thanks for the vid. 73 Mike
@DaveW6OOD
Жыл бұрын
Nice contact with W6LG Jim, the YT Elmer. That SS17 is a must with so many ways it can be used. (I've got 4 of them)
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Thanks David, Jim is a really great guy. 4 whips, now that has got to be big fun.
@DaveW6OOD
Жыл бұрын
I got two for the Tactical Delta Loop/MPAS and then wanted to experiment with phased ground mounted verticals. Now I can do lots of fun experiments at full size for 20m. Thanks for all the good ideas. Can’t wait for the video on that mount.
@ThumpMaster6
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear the back-and-forth with you and Jim…two of my favorite KZitem “Elmers!” I gotta cut some wire! 73 de KN4HGI Alan
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan , yes, go cut some wire. Will catch you on the radio one day. 73
@backcountryamateurradio
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent antenna! Wow, seems like you just blasted right through any QRM! Verticals seem really really practical. Also, great presentation. Really helpful. Thank you Kevin!
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric, you would love one of those just outside your house for that 20m winter action 👍
@1crazynordlander
2 жыл бұрын
I ran into another POTA Ham Operator that use this configuration except used two longer radials 90 degrees apart. He was loud and clear. He called his configuration the Predator Antenna I believe. Wow it would be an honor to QSO with Jim W6LG. I watch his videos all the time. I have all the items to make this but I was thinking of using a steal t-post I could drive in the ground. I would image I should insulate the mount from the t-post though as you do not have a direct connection to ground.
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Yes a nice setup like his would be directional and work perfectly. Jim is a real fun person indeed. Try your stake idea. You might be surprised at how well it will work . 73
@1crazynordlander
2 жыл бұрын
@@hamradiowithkevin I was wrong on the antenna name that the POTA operator was using. He called it the predator antenna. I am going to try this.
@JeffCowan
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried an elevated vertical (with elevated radials) but I feel like I keep coming across stories of people using them to great success.
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Jeff, it is one more fun thing to do with an antenna setup. Never hurts to try it. 73 Kevin
@JeffCowan
2 жыл бұрын
@@hamradiowithkevin For sure. Definitely on the list.
@BasicFilmmaker
2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kev, 💪
@davidnelson6889
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I’m always inspired by your videos and encouraged to try something new. Your contacts were impressive. I see you using your FT-857D frequently. That is a great radio. I haven’t used mine as often because of my IC-7300 and IC-705. I guess I need to get it back out and give it some love. Thanks again. 73 W1UTE
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David, the 857D has its place. Recently I thought It needed to see some airtime 😉. Thanks for being here, 73 Kevin
@anonymous_friend
Жыл бұрын
I had no idea you could elevate radials. Thanks for sharing.
@stargazer7644
Жыл бұрын
Those 3 or 4 rods sticking out horizontally or angled downward from the bottom of pole or tower mounted vertical antennas are radials. They establish the ground plane. Same thing.
@anonymous_friend
Жыл бұрын
@@stargazer7644 But are they claiming there is an improvement if the radials are elevated vs on ground?
@stargazer7644
Жыл бұрын
@@anonymous_friend If the antenna is elevated, the radials need to be elevated (or at least part of them). The ground plane must be connected at the base of the vertical antenna. The better the ground plane is, the better the antenna will perform in general. Asking if there is an improvement when you change anything on an antenna depends on what you're looking for. More low angle radiation? High angle? Better feed matching impedance and lower SWR? More efficiency? Directionality? Gain? Front-to-back ratio?
@madcarew5168
2 жыл бұрын
Did same with vert.wire & one raised rad. Just to try..worked well !!
@mikeneale2459
Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT! ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT ALL AROUND! THANK YOU!
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@5cyc
2 жыл бұрын
Cool set up. I am currently working with the Chamlion MPAS 2.0 vertical setup in our herb garden
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
That sounds really fun also. MPAS 2.0 thanks for sharing. 73
@KS6DAY
Жыл бұрын
Loving your content on compact HF antenna solutions. They have helped answer a few critical questions and concerns for me in a very clear and concise manner. Keep up the good work! - Scott / KS6DAY
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Glad to help Scott ! Thanks and 73
@vadvadventures9361
Жыл бұрын
Currently putting together this scenario and the Dipole setup. I ordered all the related adapters and have already have several tripod scenarios and clamps. I should get an antenna switcher !! I just passed my Technician and General so I’m just getting started. With these two scenarios I will be Abe to hit at least 10 repeaters in my area MN / WI on my FT-70D Yaesu HT. 73
@betterbprepared
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am a new ham that is investigating the purchase of my first HF rig. I am really leaning towards the Yaesu FT891. I really want to experiment with digital (FT8), so this may not be the best option, but it is still an option with the addition of something like a digi-rig. To start with before I mount an antenna permanently on a tower, I want to get something like an EFHW to string in the trees outside my shack, but I am also really leaning towards a vertical on a tripod like you show here. I think you just made my decision a final one. This is about the fourth video of yours that has popped up that I have watched. Love the content. Had to subscribe.
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the hobby, and thanks for watching! You find over time that you will not only need, but will want to have more than one antenna. If you have ever been fishing, you will know that you need more than one hook size in your tackle box to catch different fish. I think Ham radio is similar in that regard. More antennas help make the hobby more fun and we learn to me prepared by trying new stuff. 73 Kevin
@m0aze611
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome, these vids are great and the fixing hook scenario says it all. Above all have fun and reach out for advice. What works for one doesn’t necessarily work for you. Cheap old radios work well with great antennas expensive ones don’t with poor antennas. 73 de M0AZE Mike
@brianfields4479
2 жыл бұрын
My go to is a ts480hx and a simple vertical antenna, works every time. Zl3xdj
@billryland6199
Жыл бұрын
I like my FT-891 and use it for both a secondary base rig and for backyard portable with EFHW antennas. I have a 40 meter MFJ Hamstick permanently installed on the back deck as a backup for the fan dipole. The 891 can be used for digital modes with a SignaLink interface. An external tuner is needed for some antennas.
@RobertLeeAtYT
Жыл бұрын
Use a fiberglass telescoping pole for the center. Set the EFHW as an inverted V.
@InflatedDolphin
Жыл бұрын
Nice 1/4 wave vertical. My only suggestion is instead of soldering the connectors for your radials, use liquid electrical tape. I found with soldering, the joint becomes hard and unpliable and eventually the wire breaks right at the solder point, especially with constantly undoing and redoing the radials. Crimp them, then brush on the electrical seal. The wires will stay nice and flexable and will take at least four times as long before it breaks. It can be very frustrating to setup your antenna, setup your rig and everything, then find your radial connections are broken. And it WILL be on a day when you don't have access to a soldering iron to be able to fix it. Ask me how I know.......73 de VK2AAO
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
An excellent tip, I will try the tape and could even make a video about that.
@KE6DOA
2 жыл бұрын
nice video and a nice surprise to hear Jim
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Jim as a Smart, FUN and easy going guy . That is what makes it so great to learn from him. I forgot to let him know the video was coming out today. 73 Kevin
@shawnp6653
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice Kevin! Nice find on the tripod. I'ld be tempted to try something like that if it weren't for the 3 dogs! :) In the meantime, I'll stick with the fan dipole in the attic and bookmark this. Appreciate your channel. 73s de ki5gx
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
I should try a MacGyver tripod that could be easier for others to obtain or build. Thanks Shawn. 73
@KU9L
Жыл бұрын
Try a 46"x84" aluminum window xcreen as s counterpoise, i used two of them & it was like I was suddenly a QRO rig, lol
@dandypoint
Жыл бұрын
I do something similar and use a Hustler Mobile antenna Quick Disconnect QD-2 so I don’t have to worry about the threads. It fits the 3/8-24 standard threads.
@TheSmokinApe
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job Kevin 👍
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 That means a lot man.
@temporarilyoffline
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I was running out of reasons!
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Ha, good one Steve. 👍
@rlscottsr
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video a lot. Thanks 73
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@jacobKC3MRA
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I was wondering why keep the radials off the ground? I see most folks running them on the ground.
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, yes there are two ways to use a vertical. Ground mounted and elevated radials. Elevated radios must be measured and trimmed to exactly the band you want. where ground radials do not need to be exact. For a more precise having the radials raised radial provides less ground loss for one. I suppose many operators do not want to take the time to and space to extend the radials, I am not really sure. I will operate both types because you never know what conditions you will be in when you setup your radio. I think you should try both setups, It will give you more experience with setup and learning your antenna.
@jacobKC3MRA
Жыл бұрын
@@hamradiowithkevin Thank you for the reply! I'll give that a shot. KC3MRA.
@Rusted_Link
11 ай бұрын
Very cool, on my wish/want list for sure! Do you have a link for that mount or is that a homebrew device?
@hamradiowithkevin
11 ай бұрын
If you mean the antenna bracket that mounts to a tripod, check the link in the video description. The tripod is something I found at a 2nd hand store. Send me an email if you can not find the link. Kevin@k7sw.net
@Rusted_Link
11 ай бұрын
@@hamradiowithkevin thanks for replying but I looked there first. I didn't find it.
@ManuelGoicolea
2 жыл бұрын
Love see you growing! Great video and so useful! Thank you Kevin!
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Manu, I appreciate you ! Thank you for the support.
@garylanders1470
Жыл бұрын
Simple and sweet!
@billerfurth5247
Жыл бұрын
Great idea. 73 KZ3DX SLC
@vinniec5286
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have the equipment to do it but have not set it up yet. Nice treat speaking with W6LG! Liked and subbed.
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the joining and yes Jim is a Fun guy to talk with
@Ezzell_
Жыл бұрын
Hey, use that yard spinner as an antenna!
@cliffontheroad
Жыл бұрын
the QSO was a nice touch. no longer WB2TMV :(
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Oh no, did something happen to Jim ?
@mattb7406
Жыл бұрын
Wow. Thats what i need!
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Check that link in the description 👍
@jasonpheral
Жыл бұрын
Great video, I was wondering, your ground radials are insulated at the ends. Is there a reason to to this rather than just having them grounded to your tent stakes? Thanks.
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
They are elevated radials so I don't want them ground to the earth. If so, they would de tune. You should try it to see the result, will still work, just a good thing to know. 👍
@nickl3872
4 ай бұрын
Good job
@penrox0
2 жыл бұрын
Great set up. Interestingly, I use the MFJ 1779 whip with the same set up but use 8 radials half the length (garden is smaller). Great performance 😁 de Andy G0NKK
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy for sharing your setup, yes you know then, how well a vertical performs 👍 73 Kevin
@mssippijim
Жыл бұрын
Just a quick note, he is using quarter wave radials on the video, and they are elevated. If your radials are actually on the ground, they are not as critical in regards to length. This antenna is basically the same thing as a traditional ground plane antenna which was used widely in cb and commercial radio for years. It's a good antenna.
@jimfischer4703
Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@SteveH-TN
8 ай бұрын
Appreciate you sharing this information and video. Very helpful as I am currently building a POTA portable station. I live on Farm to practice setting up in different areas. Your video has been very inspiring and motivating for me . 73 Steve AA4SH
@hamradiowithkevin
8 ай бұрын
You will have tons of fun on your farm
@halcollins4293
6 ай бұрын
Why is your radio blue? Is it a protective cover, paint, tape or what? Another great video.
@hamradiowithkevin
6 ай бұрын
Yes, that is good quality blue painters tape so that it does not leave residue on the radio but it also protects the radio and does not make the radio more bulky.
@tlogesbr
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video, covering from the assembly to actual operation! One question: Do you have any kind of choke in the feedline? Would it provide any benefit in this setup?
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
You are welcome. You can certainly use a choke, I normally don't use one for a quick setup like in this video. To me, it never makes enough difference to bother.
@P47Harry
Жыл бұрын
Great video Kevin!! 73 de W3DNQ
@sptvids
4 ай бұрын
Excellent, just out of interest, what power was you using on that rig?
@hamradiowithkevin
4 ай бұрын
50 watts
@brandnewham
Жыл бұрын
Seriously great video! Where did you find that bracket that you connected to the tripod and screwed the antenna-to? Or did you make that? Because we rent our home, I can't really build anything permanent. But I could put this build on the side of the house and drop the coax from the second floor (where my "shack" is, and get on the air. Thanks for the info! EDIT: Just found your video review of the bracket. Amazing content!
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you i appreciate that feedback. Thanks for ordering a bracket. more fun to come.
@vadvadventures9361
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate it. 👍
@barrykery1175
8 ай бұрын
What a great video. Barry. KU3X
@hamradiowithkevin
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Barry
@stephens8175
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Quick question. What SWR should I expect on 20m with this set up? Thank you! 73 de KE8UFQ
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
The SWR will be pretty flat, which is a great thing
@stephens8175
Жыл бұрын
@@hamradiowithkevin I have not used verticals to date. When I tested your setup, I got a 6.0 SWR. Is this correct? If so I will use a tuner to operate. Please advise. Thank you.
@jimcoon
8 ай бұрын
Hi Kevin…My name is Jim and I contacted you about a year ago. I have Parkinson’s Disease so I need to keep things very simple. For that reason I decided NOT to put a shack in my home so I used my FT-710 all last summer “backyard portable” as you suggested to me at the time. My single whip antenna worked fine on 20m but due to geography I have not been able to get farther than mid-continent from Oregon. I would like to try putting together an antenna for my truck that I can take up the hill in my rural neighborhood and make some longer distance contacts. Can you point me to one of your videos that could help me with that? I appreciate your content so very much. Thank you! Jim K7NJL
@hamradiowithkevin
8 ай бұрын
Jim, if you are looking to mount and antenna, you can do something like this kzitem.info/news/bejne/w56s4J6Vj4WbZoI If you want to setup near your truck you can do like this kzitem.info/news/bejne/yWOhyWutipqIp6w 73
@jimcoon
8 ай бұрын
@@hamradiowithkevin Thanks for always being so helpful, Kevin! Exactly what I was looking for.
@akcharlie1960
Жыл бұрын
So, if you were to shorten your whip to operate on 10 meters, would you shorten your radials as well or leave them at 16.5 ft? Got my Chameleon 17' in the mail today btw. Pretty jazzed to see how it performs from Alaska. I learn something or get an idea every time I watch one of your videos. Thx.
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, yes you could just fold the radials back on themselves for ten meters, and you would be all set. Put some tape as marker on the folks over point to be able to repeat the process faster reach time. 👍
@76ersnet58
2 жыл бұрын
hi Kevin, do the radials need to be at least 1/4 length of the frequency, and can they be longer ?
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
For this antenna 1/4 wave makes the antenna easy to use and no Tuner. Lobger radials can be used, you will need a tuner to bring the match into range for you Jeremy. 73 Kevin
@BobGarrett66
2 жыл бұрын
@@hamradiowithkevin Great video as always Kevin. You might be interested in this old QST article about ground radials. rudys.typepad.com/files/qst-march-2010-ground-systems.pdf
@RomanMcClaine
Жыл бұрын
Would six radials be better than four? At what point is there no advantage to adding more?
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
4 radials are practical and effective. It will be hard to measure in a practical use case, any additional radial wire. To me, that is enough reason to stick with four. Hope that helps
@ae4xo
2 жыл бұрын
see you on pota !
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely 💯
@paulgarcia1566
2 жыл бұрын
Is the FMJ and the Cham. 17 foot antenna the same model just rebranded for each company?
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Paul, they are similar but not that same. I have both and the MFJ is far more loose than the Chameleon version. Thanks for asking. 73
@paulgarcia1566
2 жыл бұрын
@@hamradiowithkevin Thanks for the reply. Im going to order the Chameleon.
@resident1287
Жыл бұрын
How many watts were you broadcasting with?
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
I would have been transmitting with 50 watts using that battery.
@HardcoreFourSix
Жыл бұрын
where did you get the bracket
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
I made a recent video on this bracket . These brackets should be back in stock for sale this week
@daveN2MXX
2 жыл бұрын
1/4-20 can't handle a 17ft whip if it is windy - ask me how I know.
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Oh no , terrible news. Hope you get that fixed. 💪
@vadvadventures9361
Жыл бұрын
Are the nuts 3/8”-24 ?? Thanks !!
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed, they are.
@RedAppleSkitz136
8 ай бұрын
How many watts were you transmitting?
@hamradiowithkevin
8 ай бұрын
Likely 50 watts
@JT-py9lv
2 жыл бұрын
I'll give you $12 for the tri-pod - double your money. I'll be pass thru your area over Thanksgiving. 🙂
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
I will give you credit for trying 😉💪. Make sure to activate a park while visiting the area. 73 Kevin
@45auto
2 жыл бұрын
@@hamradiowithkevin I'll give you $12.50 and buy you a huckleberry milkshake from Artic Circle. 😉
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
@@45auto , sweet, a bidding war. Huckleberry is yummy
@audiesanchez2984
Жыл бұрын
Which tuner did you use?
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
no tuner needed for this Vertical antenna. That is the nice part about it.
@tonyd6884
Жыл бұрын
I should know this but why elevate the radials?
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Good question Tony, if you elevate the radials, you need less, like 3 or 4. if you ground mount the vertical you need MANY, like 50. and the match can be tuned by changing the angle of the radials. I hope you get to try this one time . It is way worth the effort
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
What, would YOU DO to get on the Air ?
@LetsCelebrateTV
2 жыл бұрын
So now its all about McGyver 🍸
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter,Yes, 👍 much of this thing we do in Ham radio is this way. 😁. I would totally put one of these up at your summer camp.
@tommycheshire5508
Жыл бұрын
I am in a jam without your tripod connector. Are you aware of any source of this item? N4KBM
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
What part of the connector are you looking for ?
@tommycheshire5508
Жыл бұрын
@@hamradiowithkevin The assembly that fits onto the the tripod top. I forgot my manners, good morning. Thank you for your kindness and patience for dealing with such as me. Tommy
@BlisterBang
2 жыл бұрын
Consider learning how to tie a bowline. Less stress and easily untied no matter how tight you pull it.
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great tip, I can alaways use more knot skills.
@timbookedtwo2375
Жыл бұрын
Good video. BUT 16ft 6in is not 10.06 meters. it is 5.08 meters. How wide is the bandwidth? No tuner/transformer, I presume. I have been experimenting with "ham sticks" for 20 and 40 meters. I tuned the ham stick using a mag mount on my car for 14.175MHz. I then mounted it on my motor scooter using a mirror mount and alternatively one of these jaw clamps. Actually, I did not have much success with radials. BUT I did run a raised counterpoise/radial(?) 14ft (Ventenna recommendation)l ong and viola! Very broad bandwidth. I then mounted the ham stick on a strong tripod. I got mine for free from the dumpster. One man's trash is another man's treasure. Same setup with one 14ft wire. No tuner no transformer. The 40m ham stick was a little more tricky. The bandwidth is narrow, only about 80KHz. But it works. Let me know what you think. Many roads lead to the same destination. Vy 73! SV0SGS
@hamradiowithkevin
Жыл бұрын
Very practical setup you have done. Thanks for sharing.
@KU9L
Жыл бұрын
Nice!!! Davey - KU9L
@gotobassmsn
Жыл бұрын
If you get very big into ham radio and lecithin ve in an hoa, why don't you move to a non hoa, so you don't have any more restrictions.
@brianfields4479
2 жыл бұрын
Just like Walt k4ogo you just showed a simple vertical antenna is one of the best antennas you could use, 73 zl3xdj
@hamradiowithkevin
2 жыл бұрын
That right Brian, I have worked a number of ZL stations with that fantastic vertical. I hope to work you one day too. 73 Kevin
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