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Small Lightweight BD7Maple Ground Spike for 3/8 X 24 Antennas Redesigned -- POTA SOTA Portable Ops

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One of the best Small Lightweight Antenna Ground Spikes for POTA SOTA or Backyard Portable now Redesigned for 3/8 X 24 Antennas
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@PortableRadio Год назад

Thanks for the update! After I saw one of your previous videos, I asked for a BNC to PL version and a longer ground spike and got it delivered! Did already 4 SOTA activations successfuly with it and will create a video to show this antenna system optimized for low weight and small mountain tops. 73 Stephan

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Let me know when your video drops; I'd love to see use case for SOTA.

@PortableRadio Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio I finally published the video with the title 'Vertical Antenna for Tight Spaces'. Thanks to your interesting video, I perfected this light antenna system! That's why you're mentioned in the video. 73 Stephan

@chrisgannon-KE8UGS Год назад

Well you Sold me on them, just bought 3 different models of the spikes at BD7Maple's store. Can't wait to try them......KE8UGS 73's

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Hope you like them as much as I do Chris; I've had the UHF version for years. Its a pretty quality piece of gear.

@todivefor47 10 месяцев назад

I didn't have as good luck as you did. I got the bd7-maple redesigned spike based on this video. I put it into hard clay packed PA soil. My antenna was leaning a little. When I tried to straighten it, it snapped at the epoxy connection. I did contact bd7-maple and he is sending me a replacement. I will, now, be more careful in stressing the connection. However, I don't think I inflicted anywhere near the stress you did. Love your videos. 73, Peter WB3IZU.

@HOAHamRadio 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the feedback. It sounds to me like they sold you the "original" with the flaw the first time; that's a bit disappointing. I'm glad they are replacing it, and certainly hope they send the same version as they did to me.

@UABFWSS Год назад

Saw those on ebay a few days ago. Ordered one to try. Looks great and 3/8 24 friendly.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

I've have the UFH version for years; its fantastic. I think they finally got the 3/8 X 24 right.

@ianclover3287 Год назад

Hi,been using the same ground mount for over a year with an ADAPTER UHF-MALE TO 3/8X24-FEMALE HEAVY DUTY and a 17 foot telescopic stainless steel whip without any problem,the original design was very strong ,and adding the heavy duty adapter gave me the 2 options needed and if needed the snakeclamp 3/8 to m10 adapter gives you 3

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

You are SPOT ON! I prefer to use the UHF version spike, and adapter.

@Summicron1951 Год назад

Great demo. You do a wonderful job of showing how these things can be helpful in the field.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Thanks for the positive feedback James, appreciate it.

@georgeosier5459 Год назад

one is on the way ..... I just got a Comet hfj-350m antenna and plan on using the mount set up on a heavy camera tripod ... hopefully all goes well !! de N2JNZ

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Great little piece of gear!

@freddyb2098 Год назад

Thanks for the redesigned video. Did they take your prior advice and increase the ground spike length. ??? 73

@mspicela 5 месяцев назад

That ground spike looks kinda perfect! I just ordered a BD6IBI as my first whip antenna to try. It has an M10 connector on the bottom and I ordered an adapter to 3/8". It looks like I can get the BD7 Maple ground spike and screw that right in! I'm not an antenna guy kinda ham. Do I need to use radials for ground plan when using this or does the ground spike ground it to the earth for the ground plane? I've built a few wire antennas for veritical to hang from tree branches and using radials and positioning them well has been required for a good swr.

@HOAHamRadio 5 месяцев назад

Yep, will need some simple wire radials. I'd start with 3 or 4 wires at 16 1/2 long, then add if needed. The BD7Maple ground spike had a screw to attach radials, or if you want to go nuts.... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pTNojRg8x40.html

@TheSmokinApe Год назад

Here you go making me want to spend money again.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

I have the XYL off making a list of things I've purchased cause I saw them on TheSmokinApe channel....we'll have to compare lists some time.

@TheSmokinApe Год назад

Lol

@briansalsbery9968 19 дней назад

I was thinking of this video, a couple days ago, while using an orange mallet to coax the spike into the ground in a POTA forest. 😃 de AC7PB

@HOAHamRadio 19 дней назад

Ah yes...I beat the living daylights out of that thing. I certainly hope yours is holding up well!

@BobBroeking 4 месяца назад

Could you screw the WRC Silver Bullet 1000 into the top of this spike? No real attachments for ground radials thought, right?

@HOAHamRadio 4 месяца назад

Yes to the WRC and any 3/8 X 24 antenna. There is a threaded lug to add radials.

@forgetyourlife Год назад

Is the spike still 9” or did he update that to 12” as well.

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Nope, still 9". That request to 12" was lost in translation. I've never had issues with my original 7" spike, but I think 12" would give people peace of mind.

@chuckchamplin6627 Год назад

@HOA HAM ...i know your not there sell man.but would you know when they will have any more GRA-ULT01 MK3 Lightweight Portable Antenna Mast Mount Tripod Tower UHF SO239 + 3/8" - 24 + 1/4 Camera Connector for GRA-7350T CB HF Ham Radio Amateur Outdoor 3/8x24 | GABiL in stock on amazon??????????????

@HOAHamRadio Год назад

Hey Chuck. Amazon seller Gail Radio stocked out on this several days ago. They are telling me late June. Not quite sure what happened; haven't seen them sell out like that before.

@chuckchamplin6627 Год назад

@@HOAHamRadio Thank you BOB that was a big help you the man 😂 😂