Ready to take your portable ham radio game to the next level? In this ultimate antenna showdown, we compare four popular and portable HF antennas head-to-head:
👉 Chameleon MCC – https://chameleonantenna.com/products/multi-configuration-coil?variant=47369098821878
👉 Radioddity HF-009 – Use Code TO15 for $15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=bpajyqft
👉 GooZeeZoo JPC-12: https://geni.us/iOp3sqF
Adapters:
👉 3/8ths female-female: https://geni.us/bO9CY2
👉 3/8ths male-male: https://geni.us/LvqZp
👉 C Adapter M10-1.5P Male to 3/8-24 Male Adapter: https://geni.us/Kehbpyp
👉 D Adapter M10-1.5P Male to 3/8-24 Female: https://geni.us/F0A2Tm3
👉 E Adapter M10-1.5P Female to 3/8-24 Female: https://geni.us/3vjdc
👉 F Adapter- M10-1.5P Female to 3/8-24 Male: https://geni.us/GfThz67
Which one dominates for POTA (Parks on the Air) and SOTA (Summits on the Air)? Which setup is easiest to deploy in the field? Which one gives you the best signal, build quality, and value?
We break it all down in the real world — ergonomics, packability, and honest commentary from the field. If you’re considering a new portable HF antenna, watch this first.
🎒 Use Cases: Hiking, RVing, Portable Deployment, Budget DX
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00:00 – Intro: POTA/SOTA Antenna Showdown!
01:02 – Field Conditions & Setup Overview
02:11 – The Chameleon CHA PRV Experience
04:45 – MCC Antenna: Covert & Compact
06:57 – Radioddity HF-009: The Wildcard
09:28 – JPC-12: Surprisingly Versatile?
12:01 – Deployment Speed & Ergonomics
19:26 – Best Antenna for Beginners?
21:47 – Field Portability Rankings
23:55 – Final Verdict: Which One Wins?
25:15 – What’s Next: Viewer Suggestions Wanted!