I have the portable version as well and its built really well. Its good
if you want a decent performing multi-band antenna. The instructions
show several ways to set it up, but I always put my feed point up in the
air. I don't really like the idea of having the feed point on the
ground. It doesn't perform quite as well as inverted V antennas at 34
feet, but it will get the job done. I do recommend putting a 1:1 current
balun right at the SO-239. At least in my case I was able to tune it
better than without... The wire is copper clad kevlar.
73
John Denison
KD5YOU
On 10/28/2023 11:35 PM, Douglas Kimpel via BVARC wrote:
All,
My Vertical did not make it through the summer! I have limited space,
but I think this kit might work for me. Does anyone have any
experience with this antenna?
CHA EMCOMM III Base Antenna 10-80M GigaParts.com
<https://www.gigaparts.com/cha-emcomm-iii-base-antenna-10-80m.html?utm_term=sku-zch-emcomm-iii-base&msclkid=2c7580f05d3c1db18e52e5cd8680a389&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**Shopping%3A%20Best%20Selling%20Products%2070%24%2B%20New&utm_content=Antennas%20Products%2070%2B>
My Vertical was a great antenna when I was in Oregon, but all the
Plastic insulators have broken down in Houston.
Douglas Kimpel
Chief Engineer
KKHT, KNTH
Houston, Texas
713-206-2146 Cell
713-260-6129 Office
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