Ham Radio How-To: Building the POTA Performer

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 If you want a portable HF antenna that is easy-to-build, sets up in minutes, and delivers good performance, look no further than the "POTA Performer."

In this video, Michael Martens (KB9VBR) builds and tests this multiband antenna that works well both at your home station and in the field.

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Thanks for joining us today.

Aloha es 73 de Russ (KH6JRM).

Here are some comments from Michael (KB9VBR).

Last month, Dave and I demonstrated the elevated linked radial system he designed for his portable vertical antenna. Since then, I have received many inquiries on how to build one yourself. But little did we know that such an antenna already exists, and it is superior to Dave’s design. Today I am going to take you through making the POTA Performer antenna. The POTA Performer or Portable Elevated Resonant antenna is a vertical antenna for 40 through 6 meters sitting on an elevated tripod or support with feed point about five feet off the ground and two elevated tuned radials. It’s billed as a fantastic portable antenna, easy to pack, fast to deploy, very effective and highly efficient. And after using this antenna extensively for the last week, I can attest to these claims. To make your own POTA PERformer antenna, contact Greg for the plans here: https://www.qrz.com/db/KJ6ER POTA PERformer 40M-6M quarterwave - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LwSb... An Experimental Look at Ground Systems for HF Verticals: https://rudys.typepad.com/files/qst-m... Jaw Mount Antenna Clamp: https://amzn.to/3VL5Ir6 SO-239 stud mount for jaw clamp: https://amzn.to/3VT1KwG MFJ MFJ-915 RF Isolator: https://amzn.to/45USkWk Chameleon SS17 Stainless Steel Whip: https://chameleonantenna.com/shop-her... Tripod: Bogen (Mafrotto) 3001, no longer produced BNTechgo 20 gauge silcone wire, 250 feet: https://amzn.to/4dCwmKJ Mueller Electric Automotive Clip, 0.5In, 10A - BU-48B: https://amzn.to/3T6sido Fi-Shock 4 ft. Step-In Fence Post: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro... As a bonus, patrons can view the unedited phone contacts for this POTA activation. Visit my page on Patreon for details:   / kb9vbrantennas   I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage not necessary, but always appreciated. As they say, KB9VBR is 'good in the book. Graphical contact map provided by: https://www.qsomap.com/ Thank you for your support. How I record my contact audio:    • Audio recording in the field. A ham r...   My headset trigger switch:    • Ham Radio How To: Build a Headset Tri...   Heil Ham Radio BM-17 Dual headset: https://heilhamradio.com/product/bm-1... timestamp 00:00:00 POTA PERformer Antenna 00:02:28 What is the POTA PERformer 00:06:52 Building the elevated counterpoises 00:15:12 Setting up the antenna 00:16:10 On Air Test 00:19:58 Using the antenna on 40 meters 00:23:13 My thoughts on the POTA PERformer ************ Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the price you pay. ************* Like what you see? You can leave me a tip: https://www.paypal.me/kb9vbr KB9VBR VHF/UHF Antennas: http://www.jpole-antenna.com Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at:   / kb9vbrantennas   Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kO6LH7 My Parks on the Air setup: Transceiver: https://amzn.to/3lmHoei Battery: https://amzn.to/3xBGgbv Tuner: https://amzn.to/2ZCNM9l Folding Table: https://amzn.to/3xFIp5Z Throw Weight: https://amzn.to/32QW2nB Video Production Equipment: Camera https://amzn.to/32UaXNX Lens https://amzn.to/31mmDrX Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/3xFVBb4 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3daoAdq GoPro: https://amzn.to/3pkmP30 Music by license: http://www.soundstripe.com Contact Information: Questions, comments, or business inquiries may be directed to kb9vbr@jpole-antenna.com. If you wish for your product to be featured on my channel, please contact me. #Hamradio #AmateurRadio #POTA #ParksOnTheAir #PortableHamRadio #verticalantenna #hamradioantenna #portableantenna #potaperformer #kj6er #elevatedantenna #elevatedradial

POTA PERformer Antenna

0:00

What is the POTA PERformer

2:28

Building the elevated counterpoises

6:52

Setting up the antenna

15:12

On Air Test

16:10

Using the antenna on 40 meters

19:58

My thoughts on the POTA PERformer

23:13

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