GOOZEEZOO Multiband End Fed Half Wave Antenna

Thanks to Darren (N4VFR) and Joe (KR4HUY) for this in-depth look at the “GOOZEEZOO Multiband End Fed Antenna.”

The video covers the unpacking, assembly, deployment, and testing of this compact, “stealthy” multiband (80m-10m) HF antenna.

According to Darren, this antenna system is perfect for HOA, POTA, and SOTA operations.

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Thanks for joining us today.

Russ Roberts (KH6JRM/AL0HA).

Here are some comments from Darren (N4VFR) and Joe (KR4UHY).

Hi, thanks for watching my video about the GOOZEEZOO 8010 Multiband End Fed Half Wave Antenna. Joe and I set up this antenna in two different configuration. It’s suitable for POTA, SOTA, and HOA environments. Enjoy the video! Where to Purchase the Multiband End Fed Half Wave Antenna: https://amzn.to/4p4Q2Mo #hoaantenna #hfantenna #efhw Donation Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted… In this video I show you: Whats all included in the box, Installing the EFHW antenna. Additionally, we performed communications checks. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:57 What’s inside 03:15 Setup #1 Up in the tree 07:45 Comm check with Setup #1 10:00 Setup #2 Along the Fence 13:36 Comm check with Setup #2 15:55 Outro ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Our channel is about Amateur Radio/HAM Radio and my Travels with my Family. We cover lots of cool stuff such as Tower Projects, Horizontal Loops, and Amateur Radio Gadgets. Check out our channel here:    / @darrenn4vfr   Don’t Forget to Subscribe! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS    • SkyLoop / Horizontal Loop HF Antenna      • Anan  G2, Anan 7000dle,  and Anan 200d      • DX Commander Classic   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! Facebook:   / darren.golez   Instagram:   / df2gadgetman   TID Radio Affiliated Links: https://tidradio.com/products/td-g100… Promotion Code: N4VFR

 

The Doublet-Best Multi-Band Antenna?

 According to Tim (K5OHY), if you want a HF antennas that is “simple, versatile, and (produces) great results”, build a multiband doublet antenna.

In this video, Tim explores the pros and cons of the “classic” doublet antenna.

After taking us through the antenna build, Tim deploys the doublet for a QRP activation with excellent results.

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Thanks for joining us today.

Russ (KH6JRM/AL0HA).

Here are some comments from Tim (K5OHY):

I cover the advantages of a multiband doublet, show some modeling, and then deploy it for a QRP activation.

STL files used

Doublet Center : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:703…

Doublet Center: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:437…

Ladder-line spacer (25 mm): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:703…

Doublet info:

Cebik, W4RNL — All-Band Doublet (PDF): https://webclass.org/k5ijb/antennas/1…

Cebik — “Suppose I Could Have Only One Wire Antenna” (44′ Doublet): http://www.antentop.org/w4rnl.001/ale…

De-Mystifying Dipoles and Doublets: http://gnarc.org/wp-content/uploads/T…

KV5R ladder line: https://kv5r.com/ham-radio/ladder-line/

Timestamps

00:00 Intro
03:30 Advantages of a Doublet
10:30 Modeling
14:05 Deploying
17:56 Activation
24:11 Activation Results
25:38 RBN Spots by Band
28:32 Conclusion