Most Versatile Ham Radio Antenna TRIPOD EVER for POTA, SOTA, & Portable Operations. Gabil GRA-ULT01

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The Most Versatile Ham Radio Antenna Tripod EVER for POTA, SOTA, Portable Operations. Gabil GRA-ULT01. Wait until you see how many antennas work with this tripod!
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@HOAHamRadio Год назад

📣📣 THERE IS A NEW VERSION OF THIS TRIPOD; AND AN UPDATED VIDEO, AND A 15% DISCOUNT CODE. CHECK IT OUT HERE ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HfsD0nC9BG8.html 📣📣

@FEPLabsRadio Год назад

Great demo Bob. Dang, you got a lot of antennas in your arsenal!

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Shhhhhhhhhhh. Hoping the XYL didn't notice that.

@n8vox Год назад

Brilliant! I appreciate how you showed all the different ways to deploy this. Definitely on my list now!

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks for the positive feedback N8VOX; it is a pretty good piece of gear! I have a very long list....

@matknight Год назад

I tend to shy away from videos like this or if i do watch, its usually for a short while. Tbh I'm impressed with the tripod system, i try to do as much portable work as i can and this system would be an awesome addition to my setup. So thank you for the informative video. Thumbs up from me.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Mat, I appreciate the honest feedback. I too find myself thinking, "why am I watching this video" or "well, that's 5 minutes of my life I'll never get back". I try to think through that as I decide content to share and am grateful this one is resonating with the amateur radio community.

@thormusique Год назад

Brilliant video, thanks! I'll definitely have to pick up one of these tripods. It's so great that it comes with all the attachments right out the gate. It seems wonderfully versatile. Now I'll have to go back and watch your videos on these individual antennas. Cheers! 🙂

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks for the feedback. Some of the adapters I was showing were mine, and not included with the tripod so be sure to read the description. It comes with two posts, one for "camera" type threaded stud, one with the SO-239 pigtail, and it comes with 5 ring terminals. VERY versatile.

@TheSmokinApe Год назад

I had no idea how much I needed this 👀

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks for watching Ape

@DaveW6OOD Год назад

This would be just what I need to keep in my vehicle as a off-vehicle option for my Yeasu ATAS-120A. This, with the FT-891 (or 991a) a coax cable and a set of wire ground radials, is all I need for a great all HF band rig that should perform amazingly.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Fully agree David. I keep trying to get smaller and lighter without compromising performance.

@norm_sueb122 Год назад

Thanks! Gave me some new ideas!!

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Glad to hear...I'm not trying to get everyone to think like me, just think. Does this work for me, does this improve my operating conditions, etc....

@danielzdanowicz6899 Год назад

Bought one based on your recommendation! Great tripod! It works with the ATAS-25 and ATAS-120A. I use the ATAS radials with an alligator clip as the counterpoise. Easily tunes any frequency. Very stealth.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks for letting me know Daniel, so glad you are finding it as useful as I have.

@ATOMSHAMRADIO Год назад

I like operating in my backyard in the winter months here in Florida i set it up on the ground or my table love that system ⚡⚛⚡

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Winter in Florida, the absolute best time of the year!

@temporarilyoffline Год назад

Brought the U-Haul Truck with you today! Great stuff. Thanks for sharing. This tripod is on my wishlisht.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Had a van full, that's for sure. If only I had as much time as I have antennas and radios.

@temporarilyoffline Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio I tell myself that everytime I'm stuck in a meeting that could have been an email.

@outlaw6595 Год назад

Another great video!! Keep up the good content.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Appreciate the positive feedback Outlaw!

@mdouble100 Год назад

Very cool. Excellent for rapid deployment scenarios. I want one. Thanks for the demo.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Glad you found it helpful Marvin; its a great product. Thanks for watching.

@thuff3207 Год назад

Thank you of showing the versatility of this system. I think it would even work with an Alexloop as well.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

I imagine it would, it is quite versatile. Of course, with all the adapters out there, I think we can attach almost anything to anything 😀

@ATOMSHAMRADIO Год назад

Great demo looks very handy👍

@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures Год назад

Bob this is a cool setup, glad you discovered it!

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks for stopping by KK6USY. Now I expect to see your home brewed version video, at about 1/5 the cost!

@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio Lol you never know!

@briankeith6256 Год назад

This is a ridiculously great video! Thank you. :)

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks for those kind words brian Keith! It is a great piece of gear.

@thelostiowan Год назад

I just got the Grabil antenna last night and the steel stake this morning. I could not get to be resonate on 80 meters using a mag mount before stake arrived. I will try later on for a better outcome. Nice presentation sir 😊👍👍🤫

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks Don. I also have not yet tried the Gabil on 80. I don't use 80, but sure would like it to be there if the need arose. Keep me posted on your findings.

@ATOMSHAMRADIO Год назад

Again awesome demo love it must have it😯👍⚛

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks for the support. This was a fun one to demo.

@ae1tpa92gwtom2 Год назад

U really have the portable ops covered!!! Curious about the so239 to 3/8 24 adaptor thats a great find, glad u put the links to everything here! Super TriPod as well, cheers

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

That adaptor IS a great find; provides a great deal of versatility. Thanks for watching and the positive feedback.

@Tump2010 Год назад

Whoa that is a lot of antennas. I really like the tripod review, I wouldn't mind replacing the WRC tripod with it, it seems a lot more versatile. Great video.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Yep, it is a lot, and of course, I need just 1 more....

@houseofhamradio Год назад

Well presented Bob! You and I share a lot of the same antennas. I don't refer to my antenna addiction on my channel by accident. I have just added this and the Gabil to my arsenal. Still waiting for them to arrive. My SuperAntennas is quite a bit older than yours, it is an original MP1 circa 2000. 73s WV7W

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Oh no, I have an addiction? I guess I'm not at the first step yet 🙂

@houseofhamradio Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio Hello, My name is Bob and I am an antenna addict. We could start our own support group. We will have to get creative with the name as AA is already taken.

@marcclarke01 Год назад

Thanks!

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks so much for the support Marc. This was one of my more fun videos to do given how useful I find this setup.

@ATOMSHAMRADIO Год назад

That is still a nice tripod

@user-qb3pg5ph4c 10 месяцев назад

Really Really enjoy the presentation you make a good salesman! All aside kidding, keep up the great presentations.73s Rob,wa2fmh.

@HOAHamRadio 10 месяцев назад

LOL @user-qb3pg5ph4c; thanks for watching.

@l.a.2646 Год назад

This tripod is excellent! , I've used a cheap -o tripod for my old original Super Antenna system ( MP-1) for around 25 years or so, that tripod I have is so clunky and it's 6-8" longer than my MP-1 broken down which is 12" unassembled. BTW I've mounted banana jacks on the foot-plate , the MP-1 is a good antenna but ,I agree, it really needs those radials without them really cripples the antenna system. I really want to get one of these tripods! , Maybe even two of them , one used to hold the radio at a comfortable level.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

L.A. thanks for watching and commenting. You are spot on, this is a great piece of gear!

@ekbanjosworld4926 5 месяцев назад

Bob! You're killin me smalls!!! You're killin my checking account too!!! 😂

@HOAHamRadio 5 месяцев назад

Sorry for the pain in the checkbook! Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.

@anthonyglaser929 4 месяца назад

this is an excellent video, thanks for posting. Was this video shot in Phillippe Park over in Safety Harbor? I live in that area myself and go to that park whenever the weather is not to hot.

@HOAHamRadio 4 месяца назад

Anderson Park in Tarpon Springs. Also, there is an updated video after they made a few improvements...upgrades at no additional charge: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HfsD0nC9BG8.html

@thelostiowan Год назад

Hello Bob, I am so very happy with this, especially after the metal stake and 17 ft radials. So clean and easy to tune on most bands. Great ideas as I love portable POTA options here in Minnesota. DE KC0QNA

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Sure wish I had more time to do POTA, what a fun activity. This antenna systems is perfect for quick up and down.

@will6051 Год назад

I would rate this antenna tripod system very cool.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

It sure is will. It is now my go to.

@ehayes5217 Год назад

That was extremely interesting & thanx for posting! 73 de WA4ELW in TN 🇺🇸 dit dit 😀

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

E Hayes, thanks for watching and commenting.

@alexalonso2093 Год назад

Well done ... iam sold.7 3

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Alex, thanks for the positive feedback.

@msgaltman3075 Год назад

Excellent video. Thank you. Question: Can that small screw sticking out of the 3/8 x 24 to SO239 be used to connect a radial system? I assume the entire outside of the adapter is ground.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Not the entire outside of the adapter; 1/2 has RF radiating, the other half is isolated. It is a pretty ingenious design. And yes, the screw on the side is precisely for ground radials.

@GunFanactic Год назад

What adapter did use to mount the F-loop to the tripod? Awesome video thanks!!

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks for watching and the positive comment GunFanatic. Here is an affiliate link to the AD-35M adapter: Comet AD-35M Adapter amzn.to/3B2lG7S

@hamradiobasics Год назад

Bob this seems perfect to use with a Yaesu ATAS-120A with my just purchased FT-891 ! The tripod will support the ATAS-120A correct ?

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Ham Radio Basics, yes, it will handle the ATAS-120A. Thanks for stopping by.

@RobBrewerSARGuy Год назад

Should rename this video to "Tripod for HAMs with antenna buying addictions" 🤣🤣🤣

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

LOL, you nailed it. Thanks for watching.

@dancosminmarza2974 Год назад

hi nice setup 73

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks for watching Dan. It's a great little versatile antenna; they've recently updated it with improved posts for both UHF and 3/8 X 24.

@dancosminmarza2974 Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio unfotunatly is not 4 me i use a self mad balon 4 mobil us asnd 4 the atas 120a i hav a ground spike

@ATOMSHAMRADIO Год назад

Were can i find one i can use something like that👍⚛

@don_n5skt Год назад

Bob, I have 2 of these. Why 2? The first one came from Amazon in a crushed box and on reviewing the antenna "instructions" (in quotes because that is not even close to a good description of the single sheet in that package) I found I was missing a part. Amazon promptly sent me another one in a pristine box. And, apparently, the part I had identified as missing is not missing. It simply does not ship with it. The "bag" that is supposed to come in the box is not in either of the ones I received. Anyway, my 705 will also screw into that camera mount adapter. And yes, that is an extremely versatile antenna. I believe it is worth the price. Thanks for the review.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

2 is 1 as they say. I guess they thought the bag was optional in your case 🙂. I am enjoying this antenna system.

@don_n5skt Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio I am enjoying the antenna as well. Did you get the bag shown on the sheet?

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

@@don_n5skt No bag for me Don. Having received this some time ago, the box and instructions are a blur in my memory and long gone. This tripod & antenna is now one of my favorite sets of gear; all about size and weight for me.

@don_n5skt Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio Thanks Bob, as I said, the instructions showed a bag. Would be nice but I will find something. I love the tripod as well.

@W9HJBill Год назад

How many radials, and what length, do you use when you are using the Wolf River Coil and the CHA MIL 2.0 (7 Element Manpack Collapsible Antenna from your link)? I just got done watching Mike's (K8MRD) video on the Wolf River Coil and the 17 foot MFJ antenna using 15 2.5M radials but was wondering if that would work with the 7 element manpack whip?

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

I was using three WRC 33' radials for both 20 & 40 meters, and it worked for me. I've been watching K8MRD's videos on this and have started experimenting. Right now I'm testing with a group of 3 radials, 16 1/2 feet -- that is working for me as well. I have a video I'm dropping this weekend on creating groups of radials that can be connected / disconnected quickly so now mater what length you are using, you can rapid deply.

@WonderMonkey2 Год назад

Awesome! I'm new and looking for something like this. I'm also looking for the adapter that you use around 6:06, so you mind tell me what that is?

@WonderMonkey2 Год назад

I found it! It was listed in your text.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Michael Henry, Gabil just introduced a new model; I'll have a review out on it next Thursday. There are now 3 versions of this; all three of them great, but the latest is now available on Amazon...that's the one I will review next week. amzn.to/43b989L

@WonderMonkeyRadio Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio Looking forward to it!

@cyberscoutKO4PZX Год назад

Have you done a comparison to the Comet Toy Box? I already own the Comet but if there is better gain with the GRA I may buy it.

@cyberscoutKO4PZX Год назад

I already purchased the tripod for use with my Comet!

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

I haven't compared to the Toybox yet, but I have compared it to the Wolf River Coil. It is equal to or better than the WRC on performance, and universally, everyone will admit the WRC is far superior to the Toybox (this coming from a Toybox owner).

@martywilhelm9700 Год назад

Where did you get the so239 to 3/8-24 adapter.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Marty, these things sell out on Amazon all the time. Here is an eBay link and a ham retailer--I have no affiliation with either. www.ebay.com/itm/223592072329?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=223592072329&targetid=1264870805664&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9012384&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1264870805664&abcId=9300678&merchantid=8082874&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuuKXBhCRARIsAC-gM0hpzqZtALzW-0U7L0775t3kssFbHzQftxaiiz9C6WbrYMvGh26l810aAjguEALw_wcB theantennafarm.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=productdetails&virtuemart_product_id=4373&virtuemart_category_id=1106&Itemid=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuuKXBhCRARIsAC-gM0iF74l2KKe7xxDjleB00_wulXkzGuio7KA52Uj_-cX0GZAe0AMP22IaAi4JEALw_wcB

@alan4cars Год назад

Where did you find the adapter to accept the MFJ whip? I have searched and can't find one. Thanks. WA6MOW

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Here is an Amazon affiliate link Alan; amzn.to/3B2lG7S Says there are 7 in stock. You can also pick these up on eBay if Amazon sells out before you get to it. This converts the PL-259 over to the 3/8 X 24 needed for the MFJ-1979 and other collapsible antennas.

@cchalfantusa Год назад

Did you say the gabil HF antenna will be tuned for 2M VHF when collapsed? I can’t find any info on that use online and only heard it here. Makes that antenna even more versatile.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

This antenna is made for and marketed by others as well. Komunica advertises for the 2M band; here is the model number they sell under, which is the exact same antenna (I own both brands) HF-PRO-2-PLUS-T. Here is their instruction sheet which calls out the 2M band: file:///C:/Users/Bob%20Hughes/Downloads/HF-PRO-2-PLUS-T%20ENG.pdf

@cchalfantusa Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio wow thanks for all the info, really glad I saw your videos featuring this antenna before making a POTA antenna purchase, this seams like the best balance of very little bulk/quick setup/satisfactory performance

@ATOMSHAMRADIO Год назад

Ok you do have it in the kit the 3/8 thread adapter 👍⚛ how much and were can i find one

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

ATOMS, here is the tripod: amzn.to/3cPGzcn Here is the adapter: amzn.to/3PHCwgV Sometimes you can find the adapter a little les expensive of eBay.

@ATOMSHAMRADIO Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio i found it iam going to order one in the future its to hot to go qrp in this bervard heat🥵

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

It is brutal outside this time of year; don't ever want to leave the house. I'll play radio in the AC.

@rodrigodiogo2972 Год назад

👍

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks Rodrigo!

@jlcra1359 Год назад

Where do you get these tripods? Cannot find them available anywhere.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

They just introduced an upgrade and I've done a new video. They have also stocked out twice since I released my video on Thursday. They should have more stock in the next week to 10 days show up at Amazon. If you look in the video description, I have a promotion code for 15% off once they come back in stock: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HfsD0nC9BG8.html

@jlcra1359 Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio Thank you. 73's.

@Chriswilsie Год назад

Do you know how to do FT8? I'm just south of you and have no help but youtube.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

I hear you! I don't. I haven't had time to learn it yet. Everyone talks about it like its so simple....I tried it once following RU-vid instructions...failed. Since I have so much else going on, I just tabled it for now.

@Pipefitter310 Год назад

GMRS antennas also??

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Yep, sure thing. As long as you can work with the SO-239 the Tripod comes with, or using the second stud adapter, you are good to go!

@Pipefitter310 Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio thank you.

@magwhyte Год назад

Excellent video, Bob. What size are your banana plugs? 73

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Adrian, the plugs are 4MM. Here is my Amazon affiliate link to what I am using, and will show in a video in the coming weeks: amzn.to/3ziIm0Z I've chosen these due to the high quality of the "tabs" that I think will have a long life. I've tested less expensive ones, and they snapped after a short period of time.

@magwhyte Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio Thank you.

@W9HJBill Год назад

Awesome video ... but sadly I think you just cost me $99. 😁😁

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Sorry about that, I think. I believe you will be pleased with it.

@James_Bowie Год назад

Amazon shows it as unavailable.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

James, I just checked and it shows available; because my review has generated so much interest, this has stocked out a few times. I have seen it go "unavailable" also, then a few hours, or a day later, available with stock on the way from the manufacturer. Since I am not affiliated with the manufacturer, there is no planning for stock levels to coincide with video reviews -- G Gabil has been quick to respond to stock outs, so hopefully that is the case here. Thanks for checking out my channel.

@ATOMSHAMRADIO Год назад

To bad it dont have a 3/8 s stud for hamsticks