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Ham Radio - The ABBREE VHF UHF "tactical" antenna.

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by KB7TBT, Jul 26, 2022.

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  1. KO2Q

    KO2Q Lifetime Member 562 Platinum Subscriber Life Member QRZ Page

    True dat.

    I've seen more than one QRZ profile where the "hammer" has about $30,000+ worth of high-end rigs and amplifiers sitting on the desk along with the required 3 large computer monitors. The setup is described in 3 to 5 paragraphs (usually in that stupid light cursive font I can't read without a jewelers loupe); then, one sentence describes the antenna...an EFHW wrapped around the patio to avoid the scrutiny of the community HOA enforcer. It's good for a laugh...does that mean the shack is strategic and the antenna is tactical?
     
    Last edited: Jul 30, 2022
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  2. W1YW

    W1YW Ham Member QRZ Page

    We should now realize that more people have posted on a 2m HT antenna, than are actually OTA using 2M HT;s....

    ;-)
     
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  3. KO2Q

    KO2Q Lifetime Member 562 Platinum Subscriber Life Member QRZ Page

    Yep, and as for me, I haven't keyed a rig on 2m in at least 20 years...and I don't miss it at all.
     
  4. N2FRA

    N2FRA Ham Member QRZ Page

    Rookies think tactics, newbies think strategics, those in the know think logistics.

    My HT is 'logisticool'.
     
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  5. KB9YYM

    KB9YYM Ham Member QRZ Page

    ;)
     
  6. N4TTW

    N4TTW Ham Member QRZ Page

    I have one made by twayradio and I love it. I use a velcro wrap to hold the fold when in tow and or listening. I always unfold for Tx.. I have over 20 (not kidding) different antennas for my HT's and this is my "go-to" almost daily. I scanned this antenna using a cheap nano-vna and the results were 1.6:1 uhf and 2.4:1 vhf. That beat the heck out of the stock which came in at 2.6:1 uhf and 3.5:1 vhf
     
  7. N7GWA

    N7GWA Ham Member QRZ Page

    Always wondered about these antennas, thanks for the review!
     
  8. KG5JAW

    KG5JAW Ham Member QRZ Page

    How much do they cost?
     
  9. KA0USE

    KA0USE Ham Member QRZ Page

    Last edited: Jul 31, 2022
  10. KA0USE

    KA0USE Ham Member QRZ Page

    is 'survival' passe' now?
     
  11. N1RBD

    N1RBD XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    And revenue for the tuber.
     
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  12. W1YW

    W1YW Ham Member QRZ Page

  13. W4FJT

    W4FJT XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    My hat's off to anyone that figures out a way to take advantage of the system. I don't know anything about these ham tubers but I watch a lot of travel videos and there's one dweeb couple that moves from one cruise ship to the next vlogging their merry way the whole time. They have so many subscribers and views they are literally vacating for a living.
     
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  14. KD9MAK

    KD9MAK Ham Member QRZ Page

    "SINR when you tilted the 'Feng?" ??????
     
  15. W1YW

    W1YW Ham Member QRZ Page

    "Yes"...

    ????

    SINR:SIgnal to (interference and noise) RATIO...

    Tilt to match launch angle of main lobe of power pattern.

    Am I not using the right terminology?
     
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