Portable antenna's for RV'ing and home use

[K9KLC]

Yup I know they are different antennas. I would like to cover 10, 20, 40, 80 meters, though I am not sure a long wire end fed would work while camping in the desert. Some places I have been probably yes but others not at all. No CW and power well not at this time. The end feed in the desert to avoid the donkeys from running into it and so that cars can drive under it. It may be possible but won't know till I get a spot and try and set it up.
If I get another end fed antenna it will certainly be from MyAntennas, I have 2 other brands and I am not impressed with either.

Make sure you get the correct antenna for either 75 or 80 meters. One is for the lower end and one for the upper end of 80. Sometimes referred to as 75

 

[billdean]

Make sure you get the correct antenna for either 75 or 80 meters. One is for the lower end and one for the upper end of 80. Sometimes referred to as 75

The upper end being 3800MHz to 4000MHz??

 

[K9KLC]

The upper end being 3800MHz to 4000MHz??

That's where I talk mostly is above 3.800. Obviously your mileage may vary.

 

[K9KLC]

That's where I talk mostly is above 3.800. Obviously your mileage may vary.

Unless you're an extra shows 3.800 and up for voice unless the chart I was looking at it wrong. I know I've never used voice below 3.800. CW (Morse) ya but voice no.

 

[alcahuete]

The upper end being 3800MHz to 4000MHz??

3.8 MHz and 4.0 MHz, not 3800 and 4000.

 

[K9KLC]

3.8 MHz and 4.0 MHz, not 3800 and 4000.

Sorry thought I had the decimal on there.

 

[billdean]

3.8 MHz and 4.0 MHz, not 3800 and 4000.

Yup....sorry for the typo

 

[billdean]

EFHW - This gives you more bang for your buck on TX/RX if you set it up correctly. Even better to setup two perpendicular to each other. Then, just use a switch and you should notice a difference with directivity and gain. Another advantage is having multiple bands with one antenna. An internal 3:1 tuner will keep the radio happy, if needed.

I have an Extreme 88' EFHW wire antenna but it does not preform as well a my Chameleon 17' whip on top of a 20' pole. I like the idea of multiple bands but on 10 meters it is not as good as the whip. I have order another EFHW (EFHW-7510-2K-PLUS) from MyAntenna. I am hoping it will preform better.