Setting up the MP1 Superantenna for VHF bands 

For 2m you really only need the telescopic whip. Just screw it directly into the low profile tripod base and measure to 17” then adjust up or down slightly to adjust the SWR.

I just purchased the MP-1LX. This is the MP-1 with the tripod and ground radials with a few extras tossed in. It claims to work from 40 meters right up to 6 meters. But the product description is very vague on how.. I called the local distributor (Ham Radio Outlet) here in the USA, and they told me with a little adjusting it will tune to 6.... Super Antenna’s website is quite vague on how to tune for 6 meters as well! And of course there is no telephone number to call and ask,,, From the photos I have seen on the Super Antenna website, for 6m looks like you use the supplied telescopic whip with one of the bottom sections of aluminum rod, bringing the radiator section to about 54 inches (137 cm). For 2 meters, looks as if you just use the telescoping section by itself. So in essence it just a 1/4 wave with no loading. Seem the MC-2 is a diplexer for HF and 2 meters..... I have not received the antenna yet, and of course they do not carry the MC-2 diplexer.. I really want to see how well this antenna performs and take various VSWR readings through the bands... And as a few others posted........ Looks as your dog is as excited about Amateur Radio as mine is!!!!

I got the MP1 about 3 months ago, and I love it, it breaks down into an incredibly small size. I use the supplied tripod. I have no problem making contacts with the Yaesu FT-891 and MP1 and even made it from Ireland to Canada on 20 meters @100 watts about a month ago. I have not used the 80 meter coil yet, when I go out portable it's usually during the day so I wouldn't be using the 80 M band. The Antenna is also very quick and easy to set up, when I don't want to use my EFHW and mess with trees the MP1 is perfect. It's a great high quality product, I love it. It has greatly exceeded my expectations.

u can use the stock whip for 440 i got the whip that comes with the mp1 and it says that its self resonant from 60 mhz to 440

Hi Carl, great vid. You don’t need the duplexer. Using just the extension rods, the telescopic whip and a tape measure you can tune it to 2, 4 and 6m. You just need an extra connector nut thing whatever they are called. I use 2 x mp1s in my setup as a Lazy L or a dipole so no need for radials. It’s a really versatile antenna system you only need a few extra bits and pieces and you can use it on most of the ham bands :-)

My goodness, we h@ve the same excited dogs in the US 😃. Very informative video since I’m looking for a good portable antenna for back yard use.

Carl did you ever get it set up on 2m if so have you a link please

Very jealous...... that you had 7 mins & 41 seconds this week without rain 🤔

"Radio Dog" looks sooooo excited. hihi.

A soooper ham and dog garden Lurk. My antenna came down in the recent high winds, bottom of the garden looks like an Alcan factory and will take some time to sort, so I chucked the tripod super Antenna in the garden used the reference card and my AA-600 Analyser and set it up for 20m FT4/8 and it is flipping brilliant. And not much different to the “fixed” antennas and wires. I bought it with great plans for for a bit of hilltop/countryside/woodland lurking like yourself then COVID came along so first time to use it. Impressed. Nice one Carl, would like to see some night time deepest darkest spooky woodland overnighters ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️73s

Keep trying and you will get it working on the bands as per the spec. Lots of parts to that antenna but very versatile.

LOL very funny at the end. I'm not a fan of the super antenna Carl. I think a piece of wire cut to the right length will work just as well or better but I can see that it is convenient. When using qrp we need our antenna's to be efficient. Sandy

Thanks for the video. How does this compared to a loop antenna.

You’ll get fed up with me shouting BEAGLE !🤣🤣🤣🐾🐶🐾

Did you get round to testing 2m?

Good day sir, I want to setup location VHJ system for my fishing 🎣 community they don’t have any radio communication when go miles out to 🌊 sea. I want know what’s a good setup that would help me buying the right VHJ system. Thank you

I'm a little lost now. So you didn't actually get it set up then? How many parts are there going to be to this series? :)

Beagle!

Be good setting that anntenna up on top ya car go up high in the hills somewhere see what can get with that anntenna setup ha :)

I think Google got it wrong. Betsy is the correct answer.

THANKS, you have convinced me not to have one.