Setting up the Buddipole Versatee Vertical 

Many Buddipole users have modified how the coax connects to the VersaTee. Much more secure than using the pins provided on the coax. Also, I've used the Buddipole set up as a vertical for years with great success on HF 40M - 10M. Got my WAS and DXCC using a Buddipole in my backyard. BTW, I live in an HOA community and thanks to Buddipole I'm able to operate.

Still relevant and awesome 10 years later. I picked up a Buddipole Deluxe kit from a friend and started researching the different configurations. I ordered the painters pole adapter from Buddipole and then found this video. I had already received my confirmation email that my adapter was packaged and ready to ship when I sent a quick email asking if I can still add the counterpoise and adapter to my order. Chris responded within minutes that he would add what I needed and get it sent off right away. I am glad I found this video because I am really looking forward to all of the different configurations that this system has to offer. Watching Chris use the clip across the leads to find peak noise is an awesome tip that I never would have considered. As a new SOTA activator, I just brought my Buddipole to W7A/AE-035 Baker Butte Lookout, up in Northern Arizona, and I made a barefoot contact to Florida using my KX3 and the Buddipole Deluxe setup as a horizontal dipole. That was a voice contact on LSB. Great antenna and great customer service!! What more can you ask for?? 73 de N7DSX

Very well made video with clear information.

Excellent tutorial - I've been stuyding the Buddipole for use with my upcoming purchase of the FT-897D - Thank You!

I love this antenna and can't wait to take it to the beach.

I've always used my Buddipole as a horizontal dipole. This year for the 2021 Florida QSO Party I am going to try using a vertical and see how it goes.

You really used Quality Parts I mean there's no cheap parts being used I think your antenna is ideal I think it's rugged well-made high quality thank you for sharing this video I'm Amazed

BUDDYPOLES ARE GREAT, I LOVE THEM. REAL HAM RADIO

I sure wish I would have watched this video BEFORE field day. I was counting on the instructions to walk me through the various setups. Oops, I should have listened to myself when I said "Self, practice setting it up first and make a few contacts before field day". I was getting 19 SWR on my attempt to go on 40m tonight. I had to give up. I'll be on 40m tomorrow night, trust me.

@MinkeySimon If you consider setting up an antenna a hassle, you may want to re-evaluate your choice in hobbies. lol

Thanks for the tutorial. Time to buy one.

@MinkeySimon Hassle? We think its an amazingly cool design. Consider that he is explaining all this as he goes. It could easily be done in just a few minutes if he were not explaining it all. DX-Peditions sometimes take days to set up antennas. Deploying an effective antenna is key, there is no such thing as "Plug in and go" if you want to be effective. Perhaps some antenna theory study is in order? Enjoy.

very helpful counterpoise on field need learn more about it

need to use my buddi more,its a fantastic portable. Thanks for the video

Interesting other portable coil verticals like wolf rivers and others work great tune to a very low SWR with the ground poise on the ground.

Thank you. Very helpful.

what would happen if you mounted this on top of your home which happens to have a flat metal roof and used that entire flat metal roof as the counterpoise, would that work?.... the counterpoise is definitely over 3 feet off the ground and totally surrounds the antenna

Hi Chris, Nice video. Can't wait to try it myself. Excelent story here. Nice camera work too, was it Peanut or Rooster ;-)

Great video, thanks!

Borrowed a buddi vertical. Only issue was never got 20 really right as seem to over shoot adjustments. 1.6:1 14.185 with feeling my large chicken coup house affected the settings. Moved 18 feet out better but no room to go further. Coax was 62 feet to rig. Could this have affected counterpoise?.

Good presentation. Tim K3LSU

I'm interested in checking this vertical app

VERY helpful

I went to eham when your vertical antenna and it got some bad reviews out of 200 and something people if that your connectors break in the one guy said some of the stuff rusted I don't understand that it looks like high quality parts what people are giving it a bad review I'm trying to figure out why maybe you can enlighten me I appreciate it

Why your counterpoise above ground when all other verticals is on ground ?

Can you use the black knob directly for the counter poise or you must use the side arm connectors?

Too many small parts to get lost, especially when DX'ing from a remote location.

Why are the radials elevated?

this is real ham radio. hams using HTs to talk 2 meter simplex don't cut it for me. very nice video!

Dead easy op 40 or 20 vertical, had great results

By the time you get set up the day is over. Get a yo-yotenna and be done with it.

Buddipole is a pain to adjust.