I am not a fan of the quick coax disconnect. For the minimal time it takes to screw on the connector it is worth it to have a good connection.
@donmyers2953
4 ай бұрын
Great video. Just what I’m looking for to keep when I travel and am portable in the 5th wheel. I was hoping to see you make some contacts and comment on the performance though so maybe another video??
@Tommyr
2 жыл бұрын
Wolf River coils are great and I love my Rigexpert AA-55 zoom!
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
They work great together.
@ned5706-l7j
2 жыл бұрын
Great video - I like the Wolf River coil as well. I keep the MFJ-1979 in a 1 inch pvc pipe tube with rubber caps on the ends to protect the whip from damage during travel. It seems to work well.
@mikegianfrancesco9431
6 ай бұрын
I JUST ORDRED THE MEGA MIN TIA AND IC 705
@williambouchard4480
2 жыл бұрын
Really like Mike's radial setup. Great idea. Thanks for the video. 73. N3EDO.
@DK5ONV
2 жыл бұрын
Cq HOTA = "Hotels on the Air" Paris Hilton will freak out about it to see one of her hotel rooms turned into a Amataur Radio Shack instead of a Party Lounge 😂😂😂👌🙋♂
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha.
@radioactive8772
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job guys! I sure wish I had your sunny weather here in Oregon 73 K7WHN
@usernamemykel
2 жыл бұрын
Sunny with high humidity, afternnon storms, hungry mosquitos, but otherwise 365 days a year available for motorcycling and fishing.
@Mandarin110631
3 ай бұрын
KK7SWB Hi Captain Darren and Mike- what is the sleeve cover on Mike's ICOM? i like that
@marksaunders7558
4 ай бұрын
The coax line length being better at 50 feet versus 25 feet means the antenna system us using the coax as part of the antenna rather than just a feedline.
@DK5ONV
2 жыл бұрын
The Protection Cover on the IC-7300 I like a lot. It saves your radio from scratches they might be caused by external SWR Meter, antenna tuners or by a mug of coffee being parked on the Lid.
@loyannmunyan1174
11 ай бұрын
I am looking to purchase a wolf river coil antenna system
@MrTPF1
2 жыл бұрын
I like Mike's idea of bullet connectors on the radials. I might try that.
@andy2E0JIU
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video cappy 👍👍would've been good to see a contact or two but saying that I would also go with your idea of two coils 👍might try one of these down the beach ⛱ take care 73 from rainy 🌧 🇬🇧
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
I wanted to but the night was falling too fast. Mike was going to help and teach me about power poles. Now that I've made some connectors, I'm hooked and bought me a power pole crimper and connectors.
@andy2E0JIU
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarrenN4VFR nice one 👍 look forward to the next one :)
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
@@andy2E0JIU Thank you Andy!
@FreemanWithrow
2 жыл бұрын
Love my wolf river ❤
@kengerace
2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the wrc TIA 1000 with the mega tripod. I did purchase the additional collar for $15 so you can have like you mentioned two bands ready to go. So same coil and two collars just move one wire to the collar that corresponds band the band you have set. Unless you want multiple coils.
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome and have fun!
@greadore
11 ай бұрын
Good video. I'm thinking of getting the Silver Bullet Mini, seems like a good portable antenna. A couple of questions, what arrangement of the coil and radials do you use for 10 meters? Also, what type of coax do you use? RG58, RG8X, RG8U, ...? Thanks a lot!
@doc145
7 күн бұрын
You don’t need a coil for 10 meters. A 1/4 wave is 2.5 m or about 8ft. Just put a wire or whip at 8ft, add about 6 radials at 8 ft or longer and you’re done. If you want to go the raised radial route then they must be tuned. There are many YT vids explaining antenna theory. Try K4OGO. Walt. Guy operates portable and explains the types of antennas he uses. Also, read as much as you can. It makes a massive difference.
@kg2mmhamradio
2 жыл бұрын
Who is that other guy with you in your video? He looks familiar 🤔
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
I dunno???
@kd5you1
Жыл бұрын
I ruined a PL-259 connector on the base of my mini tripod because the connection was too tight. I had to use a crimp tool to pull the connector out, and in the process the center pin & teflon were pulled out of the coax about 1/2 inch. Since there was no way to push it back in, I had to cut the PL-259 off and solder a new connector. After that I decided to use a right angle PL-259 to SO-239 adapter. I don't mind if it stays on the WRC tripod, and I know my coax won't get stuck inside the adapter. 73 KD5YOU
@DarrenN4VFR
Жыл бұрын
Awww man, that sux. Sorry it happened.
@kd5you1
Жыл бұрын
@@DarrenN4VFR Thanks! Its ok lol I had a half dozen new connectors from DX Engineering, though I'm not the best at soldering.
@paulhastings3109
2 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between 1000 and mini
@kd5you1
Жыл бұрын
The 1000 will work with 80 meters, and the mini works down to 40 meters. The mini might do 60 meters but I'd have to test it to be sure.
@ronbrock2871
11 ай бұрын
Captain? Where? I just getting into the hobby. I also am an airline captain. you can probably tell from my photo.... 73
@DarrenN4VFR
11 ай бұрын
Well, I'm now with UAL as FO. B737 IAH based. Welcome to Ham Radio!
@ronbrock2871
11 ай бұрын
SWA CA Thanks... great video... seriously considering this as my first POTA antenna @@DarrenN4VFR
@hamradiotimes5586
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks just purchased the mini version, and was a great going along with your video with you and mike...thanks 73s
@pmsecretary52
2 жыл бұрын
Have one and when you get used to setting it up you will like it . Good Video Cap.
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I like the design and how fast to can put up the antenna. Also, its portability.
@BennyCFD
2 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmmm.......................Isn't 14,470 on the analyzer a bit out of the band.
@paulgarcia1566
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Subbed. I really like my Wolf River silver bullet 1000
@marcpowers3305
Жыл бұрын
Where youget the quick pick adapters.
@DarrenN4VFR
Жыл бұрын
Hmmm, that's a question for Mike KG2MM. I would check Home Depot to see if they have the bullet connectors or even Amazon. I'm not using them for my setup.
@Outdoors_with_kg4muk_Wayne
Жыл бұрын
I’ll have to work you one day on that antenna
@ib1rcnut
2 жыл бұрын
Why did you use 8ft ground radicals instead of the 34 foot lengths
@kg2mmhamradio
2 жыл бұрын
I use the shorter radials for a smaller footprint, Ultimately it is the same amount of wire on the ground sometimes more.
@TwstedTV
2 жыл бұрын
Can that antenna also be used for 2m, 1.25m & 70cm as well ? just curiously asking. Also Can you list ALL the parts of the antenna including the radials & whip. Also how much did the entire antenna package cost including all attachments. Just wondering on price. Thanks.
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
It's for the HF bands. Check out J-Pole for 2m/70cm. I bought mine from WB9VBR (www.jpole-antenna.com/). Here is the link to how much it will cost you. www.wolfrivercoils.com/order.html Also, the replacement whip, MFJ1979 is separate and you cant price check with the online ham stores.
@TwstedTV
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarrenN4VFR Thank you 👋😄👍
@usernamemykel
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the vid - please reveal the source for the "Quick disconnects", thanks.
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
Here you go: amzn.to/3R6T5DP
@usernamemykel
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarrenN4VFR Many thanks, cap'!!
@BlackHamRadioUniversity
Жыл бұрын
Will this antenna get 10 meters?
@DarrenN4VFR
Жыл бұрын
I haven't tried it, maybe someone here can comment. I'm sure it will you just need to experiment with the length of the whip. 73's
@alvarogaitan2529
Жыл бұрын
Great job Darren
@lf7961
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite antenna.
@poitevienphilip
2 жыл бұрын
hello captain, what is the name of the two antennas?
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
The larger coil antenna is the SB 1000 TIA and the smaller coil antenna is TIA Mini. Here's the website: www.wolfrivercoils.com/order.html
@usernamemykel
2 жыл бұрын
Herman and Seymour. Sorry, couldn't resist...
@mikestone9129
2 жыл бұрын
Will this work on 11m?
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried it but I think it will. May need a tuner.
@kg2mmhamradio
2 жыл бұрын
yes it should if you tune it for 11m
@tonyd6884
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I just purchased a wrc. I’m now watching all the setups to find how I want to go. Tell mike we would all prefer the rig expert hi hi. My budget is definitely in the nano via territory. I would like to meet up with you guys at a park someday. I live in Orlando. I’m currently working in Fort Lauderdale but will be back home in April. Thanks for the video and great tips! 73. Tony KK4VRP
@DarrenN4VFR
2 жыл бұрын
Cool, I'm pretty busy once I get back to flying jets again. I've been offline for almost 2 months. I get back to JAX like once every 2 or 3 months. Only in Jax to pick up meds and medical appts. Most of my off time is at my other QTH. Mike is an expert with WRC. I've only set it up once and during this video shoot. 73's
@captainmidnight5958
2 жыл бұрын
I've watched this. ... Now, someone can kindly shoot me for doing it? Yes? ...
@Outdoors_with_kg4muk_Wayne
Жыл бұрын
Also like the quick concept I’m sure both work really well I mite need to buy one for on the run camping de Kg4muk
@DarrenN4VFR
Жыл бұрын
I would buy the Silver Bullet 1000 (full size version) instead of the mini.
@bruceblosser384
2 жыл бұрын
no reason why you can not use bot 16foot radials, for 20 Meters, and 33 foot radials for 40 meters!.... yeah it is more wire to wrap up, but i think the antenna would be much easier to tune! :)
@donaldsmith3048
2 жыл бұрын
WD40 is not made for a lube. It is a Water Displacement. Yes it works as a lube, but it was made for NASA because they had trouble with water getting into everything. I would put WD40 on everything, and wipe off. Some will stay to protect. In Florida we get lots of rain, and very high humidity. Water gets into everything! I am about 60 miles north of Palm Beach. On the ground radioes, Anderson power poles for the connections Just some thoughts. If you like them run with them. If you don't like, just flush it with any other crap you don't like. 73. de W4DES
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