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In this video, I’m taking the @SPOOLTENNA out to the park for a real-world POTA activation test! This unique 40m-10m End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) antenna system features a built-in spooling mechanism designed to make setup and teardown a breeze.

I’ll walk you through the unboxing, show you how I deploy it using the Gigaparts POTA 33 mast, and see how it performs on the air with my Yaesu FTDX10. We even managed a great DX contact all the way to Colombia!

links
SpoolTenna – https://www.spooltenna.com/products/spooltenna?sca_ref=11327622.GxC4hHpdaPs
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We are going to live test 3 different type types LIVE during a POTA activation. Di-Pole vs Vertical vs EFHW sloper. AND WE ARE DING IT LIVE.

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Hoodies – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-hoodie-limited-time
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Hoodies – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-hoodie-limited-time
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Hoodies – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-hoodie-limited-time
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I am doing to fix a mesh device then is not booting up. David from @SeeedStudioSZ is going to help us recover this device and show us how to flash a mech device on too mesh core.

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Ready for ARRL Field Day 2026? In this Short, I’m showing off a key part of my portable ham radio setup that makes antenna deployment a breeze. Whether you’re into POTA, SOTA, or emergency comms, having the right gear is a game changer. Special thanks to GigaParts for the support

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Hoodies – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-hoodie-limited-time
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Off Road Colorado Ham Radio Adventure

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Hoodies – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-hoodie-limited-time
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What Antennas we used for Fieldday 2026, ARRL Summer Fielday

Link:
Alpha Hex Antenna – https://www.alphaantenna.com/?aff=20

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Tank US Band Plan Pad – https://quirkyqrphamradios.etsy.com/listing/1657938891
Hoodies – https://grapevineamateurradio.com/products/tank-radio-hoodie-limited-time
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Join Tank Radio for an inside look at our ARRL Summer Field Day 2026 setup, featuring the Yaesu FTDX10 and a high-performance hex beam antenna. We’re pushing our off-grid gear to the limit with solar power and Starlink to see how many contacts we can rack up. Watch to see the full portable rig in action and get the results of our weekend operations!

Links:
Summer Fieldday 25 – https://youtu.be/eVT0PLgm0NE
Alpha Hex Antenna – https://www.alphaantenna.com/?aff=20
https://www.alphaantenna.com/product-category/portable-vhf-uhf-hf-antennas/portable-vhf-uhf-hf-efhw-dipole-antennas/?aff=20

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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
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