Yaesu ATAS 120 Versus the Tarheel

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I know, I know - this isn't the most scientific bake-off, but I wanted to give you all a little glimpse into my comparison between the antennas while I am mobile.
Some of my concern was with how directional the Tarheel would be and some of the disparity between the antenna heights.
... so, we went for a little ride to test them both out.

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@donausmus4281 29 дней назад

I love my ATAS 120! Installed in a 2022 RAM pickup. Spent a lot of time bonding and installed about 30 straps. Have it mounted front drivers side so the most gain is to the rear right. Signal reports are good at 50 watts. The directionality is the same as the most metal of the vehicle ground plane. The ATAS is soooo easy!

@k9kj 15 дней назад

That is awesome! Would love to know more about your bonding. I think it was a game changer for me.

@robertvantichelt6448 26 дней назад

The ATAS 120 is a fun antenna 20-10 meters. The Tarheel thoroughly beats it on 40m. And 80m is a bonus that the ATAS 120 can't do. ATAS for parks on the air just needs A cheap 20' fishing pole, some wire and an alligator clip hooked to the whip to make it play with the big boys. The Harvest HD-330 is a $199 knock off of the Diamond screwdriver antenna and works for those on a budget. KE6VG

@k9kj 22 дня назад

That harvest antenna sounds interesting! I'm going to have to look it up!

@N4AAJ Месяц назад

Thanks for going over the antennas in some detail and comparing rx. Looking forward to trying out the atas120a on my truck. Starting out with a triple mag mount but planning to go with something more permanent. If the ATAS is good enough for a Big Time DXer thats all I need to hear :) 73 de N4AAJ

@k9kj Месяц назад

I also had a triple magnetic Mount when I had my BMW. I think I have a picture of it on Instagram somewhere.

@Utahforrest Месяц назад

I love that set screw for the collapsible mast for POTA! I agree the Atas 120 is awesome. Just a convenient/easy setup. But the Tarheel does make you look a little more big time dx'er... just my $.02 !! 73 de KI7QCF

@TinyTJ04 29 дней назад

What controller do you use to adjust your ATAS while running the 705?

@k9kj 15 дней назад

I'm using an MFJ device. I think I have it shown in one of my other videos

@KC2BKM Месяц назад

Did you do the whole body grounding deal? I know that can be as much or as little an ordeal as one wants to get into. Some say it makes a big difference some say they did'nt notice a difference.

@joekrepps Месяц назад

With all due respect to K0BG and his extensive website, I run my ATAS on a 3 magnet mount-right center of my Outback wagon roof(so I can navigate drive-throughs), nothing grounded or bonded. Rig is FT-891, 5-50w, SSB (for now, relearning to copy CW in my head). In a little over two years, I’m 75/100 towards Mobile DXCC. I’ll go for WAS after DXCC so I chase DX 99%. Not opposed to grounding/bonding but it works “as-is”, 10m-20m. No interest in 30m and lower, for now. 1:15 WB3CFN on QRZ Logbook. QSO’s before 2022 were QRP Mobile…whole ‘nother story. 😊

@k9kj Месяц назад

I did do the whole body grounding thing. I think it made a huge difference particularly on SWR on the lower bands.

@robertallbright 27 дней назад

So using just a 3 magmount works well? 73 Rob G3RCE

@robertallbright 27 дней назад

Like the idea of using a Triple magmount 73 Rob G3RCE

@JayN4GO Месяц назад

Yeah definitely not worth lugging that huge thing around. But, I would try some tx A/B comparisons. May have to sked with someone in Florida or something. I have a friend that used to pota a lot and he switched to a tar heel mounted behind the glass. His signal was bangin !

@k9kj Месяц назад

I wanted to devise a system where I could Mount the tar heel higher, but with the whip, I just couldn't drive with it because it's too tall for the overpasses here in Chicago.

@KC2BKM Месяц назад

I cant find the Link to your cup mount. Are you still making them?

@k9kj Месяц назад

Try this: kjhamcustomshop.etsy.com