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Overview on my Counterpoise system for a portable HamSticks.

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Post date October 30, 2025

Overview on my Counterpoise system for a portable HamSticks.

New Tanker Radio Gear:
New Tank Radio Pillow – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4295008136/tank-radio-pillow-for-amateur-radio
New Tank Radio Black Out T Shirt – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-black-out-t-shirt-on-demand-order
Tank US Band Plan Pad – https://quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/listing/1657938891
Hoodies – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-hoodie-limited-time
Boonie Hats – https://www.gigaparts.com/tank-radio-logo-boonie-hat.html
Sticker Pack – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/combo-packs/products/tank-radio-official-sticker-pack

Help support me by:
RollerCam Website – https://classic.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=ml&merchant_link_id=6e7562a0-f7b0-4d9a-b15e-25ce3aedb94a&website_id=16611296-f891-4f8b-8010-5fa29c2cab5f
5% off selected Items at Gigaparts- https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=KG5AHJ%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
5% off at Alpha Antenna – https://www.alphaantenna.com/?aff=20
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/TankRadio
Buy Me a Beer: https://buymeacoffee.com/TankRadio
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TankRadio
Amazon affiliate:https://amzn.to/3Zlhjzn
Tank Radios T-Shirt : https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/youtubers-bunch/products/tank-radio-short-sleeve-t-shirt-special-order

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Steve From Alpha Antenna, Help you with EmComm EFWH Antenna

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Post date October 25, 2025

Steve From Alpha Antenna, Help you with EmComm EFWH Antenna

Links:
Alpha Antenna – https://www.alphaantenna.com/?aff=20
10-160M EmComm – https://www.alphaantenna.com/product/efhw-end-fed-half-wave-6-80-meter-base-portable-endfed-hf-alpha-jpole-sr-antenna/?aff=20

Help support me by:
RollerCam Website – https://classic.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=ml&merchant_link_id=6e7562a0-f7b0-4d9a-b15e-25ce3aedb94a&website_id=16611296-f891-4f8b-8010-5fa29c2cab5f
5% off selected Items at Gigaparts- https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=KG5AHJ%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
Alpha Antenna – https://www.alphaantenna.com/?aff=20
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/TankRadio
Buy Me a Beer: https://buymeacoffee.com/TankRadio
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TankRadio
Amazon affiliate:https://amzn.to/3Zlhjzn
Tank Radios T-Shirt : https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/youtubers-bunch/products/tank-radio-short-sleeve-t-shirt-special-order

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How to Mount the Sky Hook to a mast, The LARS

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Post date October 23, 2025

How to Mount the Sky Hook to a mast, The LARS

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Building a Portable Non-Intrusive Counterpoise for Hamstick Antennas

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Post date October 19, 2025

Building a Portable Non-Intrusive Counterpoise for Hamstick Antennas

In this engaging ham radio tutorial, Frank KG5HJ from Tank Radio demonstrates building a portable, non-intrusive counterpoise system for hamstick antennas mounted on a Skyhook tripod, ideal for park activations where ground penetration or tree usage is prohibited. He details the assembly process, including soldering ring terminals, crimping Powerpole connectors, and using 17-foot radial wires tuned for 40-meter bands, while troubleshooting minor supply issues like insufficient wire lengths. The setup is tested successfully on 20 meters, showing improved SWR from 1.1 to 1.2, proving its effectiveness for freestanding, quick-deploy operations, with all resources linked in the video description.

Links:
Tank Radio Pints – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/drinkware/products/tank-radio-pint-glass ~.23
Skyhook Video – https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLE3Cxo_iXmumTvL6mWOduWSGYczwgIZOJ
Design Ham Nuggets stream – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmOio04Ps20

gigaparts headphone bag – https://www.gigaparts.com/explorer-ip-hpb-modular-headset-bag.html

Amazon:
Amazon 20gag wire – https://amzn.to/47eXrlr
ham stick mounting points – https://amzn.to/4n6YHNb
HF antenna mount – https://amzn.to/47eXrlr

The Ham Stop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/HamStop
The Sky hook Quad – https://www.etsy.com/listing/1877881640/theskyhookx4x8s-aluminum-military-mast
The Pod Tri Pod Adapter – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4365804663/thepod-ham-radio-antenna-tripod-adapter
the LARS Mast Adapter – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4358677946/thelars-mast-adapter

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How to mount the Sky Hook to a Tri Pod, The Pod from The Ham Stop

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Post date October 16, 2025

How to mount the Sky Hook to a Tri Pod, The Pod from The Ham Stop

How to mount the Sky Hook to a Tri Pod, The Pod From The Ham Stop

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Tank Commander Scheduling Update.

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Post date October 14, 2025

Tank Commander Scheduling Update.

You voted and we are moving the Tank Commander Meetings to Thursday 7pm. The Next one will be Thursday 23rd

Tank Pints – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/drinkware/products/tank-radio-pint-glass

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Welcome Oct 25

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Post date October 13, 2025

Welcome Oct 25

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Let me Elle, Newest YL Ham Radio Creator @shesonfrequency

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Post date October 12, 2025

Let me Elle, Newest YL Ham Radio Creator @shesonfrequency

Ellen is a new general license KJ5LXP, Lets get to know she and learn how she got into Ham radio.

Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@shesonfrequency

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What the Sky Hook, the ultimate guying and antenna system

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Post date October 9, 2025

What the Sky Hook, the ultimate guying and antenna system

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First Peek at Sky Hooks: Revolutionizing Portable Ham Radio Masts

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Post date October 6, 2025

First Peek at Sky Hooks: Revolutionizing Portable Ham Radio Masts

Join Frank KG5HJ as he dives into the innovative Sky Hook system from Ham Stop – metal brackets originally designed for military masts that transform your ham radio setup into a portable powerhouse. In this hands-on review, Frank unboxes the Sky Hooks (versions 2, 3, and the new 4 with adjustable slots), shows how to mount hamsticks for multi-band operation, and demos the game-changing tripod adapter for non-intrusive park activations. No more ropes in trees or ground stakes – just quick, rule-friendly setups perfect for POTA (Parks on the Air) or field days!Watch as Frank clamps it to fiberglass masts, copper pipes, and even adds a 2m/440 J-Pole. He shares real-world tips, upcoming builds, and why this versatile topper is a must-have for everyday hams.

Links:
The Ham Stop – https://www.etsy.com/shop/HamStop
The Sky hook Quad – https://www.etsy.com/listing/1877881640/theskyhookx4x8s-aluminum-military-mast
The Pod Tri Pod Adapter – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4365804663/thepod-ham-radio-antenna-tripod-adapter
the LARS Mast Adapter – https://www.etsy.com/listing/4358677946/thelars-mast-adapter

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