It is disappointing that I had to search through so many videos to find one for portable mount. Thank you for this clear and detailed overview--just what I was looking for!!😀
Some parks frown on putting stakes in the ground or clamping to tables. A good alternative are the larger lighting tripods use for photography and videos. Because they're mass-produced, you can sometimes find them at a good price.
The jaw clamp is an essential piece of kit for me. The only thing I don't like are the set screws to change the orientation of the connector. It means carrying an allen wrench to make field adjustments.
Nice demo Kevin, The S&K is bar far the best deal and most versitile of the three, 99.00 is way too steep for small piece of aluminum and a bolt that only gives you one choice of mounting. Thanks for sharing.
I like this idea of clamping to a picnic table in the park. I’m curious, have you ever checked your SWR when you’re sitting at the table so close to the radiating element? I use a ground stake currently, and have it 25 feet away. People walking nearby negatively affect my SWR. Plus, a metal table can mess up the ground plane. I can’t keep people from walking through my coax and ground plane wires, especially kids. This looks like a possibility.
That was a very nice comparison of different types of Antenna mount, I have got a couple of the first one that you demonstrated, is was supplied by Chameleon Antenna,I like it but the small L bracket can bend under high wind loading with the 17 foot whip! Thanks for taking the time to make this video, looks like you live in a very nice part of the world! 73 Alex M0KVA
Great video and really enjoy your presentation. I am a very new ham. Learned code n the Navy and enjoy using it Rookie question; I ordered the clamp, of course the the antenna fitting and coax fitting didn’t come with it. That’s cool. I’m wanting to use my AX1 antenna, to relieve pressure from the KX2. I can’t seem to find the fitting that would accommodate the antenna. Assistants greatly appreciated. Keep up the videos. Robert KR7OB
Great question, you can build just about any antenna with that S&K bracket. 10,15 and 20 meters would be easy since that longest you need is 17 feet. After that, you would use coils like buddipple and wolf river does. It makes setup very flexible.
Kevin, good heavens, one of the things that attracted me to your videos over a year ago is how much you are like a darn professional broadcaster. Your voice and presentation are master class in my opinion. I've never had a lick of trouble understanding anything you've said and I'm 66 yrs old. I can only imagine how awful I would sound on a video; just giving credit where credit is due! Thanks for alll your work! Brent VA3YG
It is disappointing that I had to search through so many videos to find one for portable mount. Thank you for this clear and detailed overview--just what I was looking for!!😀
Some parks frown on putting stakes in the ground or clamping to tables. A good alternative are the larger lighting tripods use for photography and videos. Because they're mass-produced, you can sometimes find them at a good price.
I can see most forms of "clamping" would cause some damage to the table...
The jaw clamp is an essential piece of kit for me. The only thing I don't like are the set screws to change the orientation of the connector. It means carrying an allen wrench to make field adjustments.
I purchased my jaw clamp because of your video on it in the past. It is a great item to carry.
One Big Thumbs Up from YFUG 💯👌🙋♂
Great video Kevin, and great idea!👍🏼
Thanks Manu
Excellent video. Thanks for the information.
Thank you for sharing. I have the clamp and it works quite well for my setup.
I am glad you like it, the more everyone knows about it. The more options an operator will have. Thanks for sharing.
Nice demo Kevin, The S&K is bar far the best deal and most versitile of the three, 99.00 is way too steep for small piece of aluminum and a bolt that only gives you one choice of mounting. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Chuck, 👍
Well presented and very practical. Enjoy the hobby 100's
I like this idea of clamping to a picnic table in the park. I’m curious, have you ever checked your SWR when you’re sitting at the table so close to the radiating element? I use a ground stake currently, and have it 25 feet away. People walking nearby negatively affect my SWR. Plus, a metal table can mess up the ground plane. I can’t keep people from walking through my coax and ground plane wires, especially kids. This looks like a possibility.
That was a very nice comparison of different types of Antenna mount, I have got a couple of the first one that you demonstrated, is was supplied by Chameleon Antenna,I like it but the small L bracket can bend under high wind loading with the 17 foot whip! Thanks for taking the time to make this video, looks like you live in a very nice part of the world! 73 Alex M0KVA
Thank you, Alex. I wanted to compare and give ideas to the many others who have never seen these options. 73
Great video and really enjoy your presentation. I am a very new ham. Learned code n the Navy and enjoy using it
Rookie question; I ordered the clamp, of course the the antenna fitting and coax fitting didn’t come with it. That’s cool. I’m wanting to use my AX1 antenna, to relieve pressure from the KX2. I can’t seem to find the fitting that would accommodate the antenna. Assistants greatly appreciated. Keep up the videos. Robert KR7OB
Robert, I am not sure what fitting is on that AX antenna. Email me and I will try to help .
Awesome idea !!
Thanks for the video Kevin. Question, what frequency would be resonant with the chameleon whip and the S & K Mount?
Great question, you can build just about any antenna with that S&K bracket. 10,15 and 20 meters would be easy since that longest you need is 17 feet. After that, you would use coils like buddipple and wolf river does. It makes setup very flexible.
Wow! 99.00 for the Chameleon bracket? They and Alpha are pulling a page from the Apple handbook.
What’s the name of that grounding clamp with wire ? Where can I get one ? Thanks .. 73 from Costa Rica
That was a spring loaded clamp that I had in my parts box. Should be a common find on amazon.
The store says closed. will it reopen or is there another place to get the mount? Thanks!
Hopefully soon
You ham radio scofflaw.😉
Thanks 45
I'm SO glad you posted the links because YOU talk too fast and THEN YOU MUMBLE! ( MY hearing is fine!) I downvoted ypur video because of presentation.
In case you missed it, you tube has a feature that let's you play back at slower and fast speeds. It is a great tool.
Kevin, good heavens, one of the things that attracted me to your videos over a year ago is how much you are like a darn professional broadcaster. Your voice and presentation are master class in my opinion. I've never had a lick of trouble understanding anything you've said and I'm 66 yrs old. I can only imagine how awful I would sound on a video; just giving credit where credit is due! Thanks for alll your work! Brent VA3YG