On a tip from my buddy Eric (WD8RIF), I ordered a QRPGuys Tri-Band Vertical Antenna kit last week.
Not only will this antenna pair beautifully with my MTR-3B, KX1, and FT-817ND but I had completely forgotten I ordered it.
When I pulled the QRPGuys package from my post box, it was as if a little Christmas had arrived. I mean, is there a better feeling than getting a new kit in the mail–? I don’t think so.
Time to heat up the soldering iron!
I recently built one of these, but haven’t deployed it in the field yet.
Can’t wait! Look forward to your results too.
I think you’ll be pleased, Thomas. I have the 40-10m UnUnTenna. One of my favorite. It’s my antenna of choice when I’m able to “work” from the car. I use a drive-on tailgating flag stand holder, a 33′ MFJ telescoping mast, and boom, I’m up and running. Very quick, easy, light, and effective.
Jack
NG2E
Its a great antenna and I paired it with my MTR3B but now its being also used on my Icom 705
Thanks for the comments, Bob and John!
My plan with the Tri-Bander is to use it with a fiberglass pole to make SOTA (and POTA) activations a little easier.
Eric (WD8RIF) employs his Tri-Bander quite a bit for POTA activations and loves it.
Cheers,
Thomas
Oh dear. I might have to copy your setup there! Thinking that might be a great option for the truck hitch.
Cheers,
Thomas
K4SWL