Simple Multi-Band Antenna for Portable / Field Day Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-08-29 | So if I was going to choose a single antenna for a weekend of Portable or Field-Day operating, what would I choose? The 133ft EFHW to the rescue!Support the G5TM channel and enjoy early access to my videos by either:Joining on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TMOr, become a YouTube channel member by clicking the JOIN BUTTON just above this video description.You can also connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting on this and other videos.73, Tim G5TM.
A 40m Dipole For A Small Space Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-08-11 | Do you have what you consider to be a space in your garden or yard that you feel is just too small for a 40m dipole? THINK AGAIN!Let's see how I made and used a cheap and simple 40m dipole for my 31ft (10m) wide garden and got on the air.Support the G5TM channel and enjoy early access to my videos by either:Joining on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TMOr, become a YouTube channel member by clicking the JOIN BUTTON just above this video description.You can also connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting on this and other videos.73, Tim G5TM
Best antenna to be a BIG signal for 40m portable Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-08-04 | Does the inverted-v dipole or end fed half wave really prove to be superior against a quarter wave vertical antenna for daytime 40m portable?Let's find out in a real world comparison.Support the G5TM channel and enjoy early access to my videos by either:Joining on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TMOr, become a YouTube channel member by clicking the JOIN BUTTON just above this video description.You can also connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting on this and other videos.73, Tim G5TM.
Ham Radio Antenna Shootout! Hamstick v Diamond SD-330 Screwdriver Antenna Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-06-15 | So, a £25 Ampro Hamstick antenna or a £500 Diamond SD-330 antenna, which one performs better on 20m? Using the Reverse Beacon Network, let’s see which one wins!Support the G5TM channel and enjoy early access to my videos by either:Joining on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TMOr, become a YouTube channel member by clicking the JOIN BUTTON just above this video description.You can also connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting on this and other videos.73, Tim G5TM.
The Doublet Antenna: The Best Portable Multi-Band Ham Radio Antenna? Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-05-18 | At last I got to try an antenna for portable HF that I have always enjoyed using in a compromised position at home. This time I had the space to properly deploy a 66ft (20m) Doublet Antenna and I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!Join me as I put this classic multi-band antenna through its paces, whilst showing how I put it together and tuned it. As well as showing its on-air performance.Links as described in the video:hamgoodies.co.uk - very useful source for antenna buildingfacebook.com/search/top?q=maine%20mastsdxcommander.com/product/dx-commander-12m-poleSupport the G5TM channel and enjoy early access to my videos by either:Joining on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TMOr, become a YouTube channel member by: EITHER:*IF WATCHING ON YOUR PC/LAPTOP: clicking the JOIN BUTTON just above this video description.OR:*IF WATCHING ON YOUR PHONE/TABLET USING THE YOUTUBE APP: CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:youtube.com/channel/UCZSapoUEIPcGdSkqCbGtG7Q/joinYou can also connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting on this and other videos.73, Tim G5TM.
My Best Portable HF Station: End Fed Half Wave Antenna as a Half-Square Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-05-09 | WOW! This is an antenna configuration I have been meaning to try out for a long time and boy it did not disappoint. Join me as I try out and analyse why this has proven to be my best experience yet using an end fed half wave!Links to Colin, MM0OPX's excellent videos on end fed half wave efficiency are here:youtube.com/watch?v=Xe0wvbOQeok&t=497syoutube.com/watch?v=TZjY2Jim7fY&list=PL4c9JYrasWlINtL3wR7MZ5IDSYSEYj6ItSupport the G5TM channel and enjoy early access to my videos by either:Joining on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TMOr, become a YouTube channel member by: EITHER:*IF WATCHING ON YOUR PC/LAPTOP: clicking the JOIN BUTTON just above this video description.OR:*IF WATCHING ON YOUR PHONE/TABLET USING THE YOUTUBE APP: CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:youtube.com/channel/UCZSapoUEIPcGdSkqCbGtG7Q/joinYou can also connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting on this and other videos.73, Tim G5TM.
POTA Performer: Why It’s A NO From Me Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-04-15 | This antenna has taken the POTA community by storm. Just how much is it an improvement over a straight quarter-wave vertical?Support the G5TM channel and enjoy early access to my videos by either:Joining on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TMOr, become a YouTube channel member by: EITHER:*IF WATCHING ON YOUR PC/LAPTOP: clicking the JOIN BUTTON just above this video description.OR:*IF WATCHING ON YOUR PHONE/TABLET USING THE YOUTUBE APP: THE LINK BELOW:youtube.com/channel/UCZSapoUEIPcGdSkqCbGtG7Q/joinYou can also connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting on this and other videos.73, Tim G5TM.
An efficient multi-band portable antenna thanks to the Chameleon URT-1 remote tuner Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-04-12 | A quick to deploy non-resonant portable antenna which greatly reduces feed-line losses thanks to the CHAMELEON URT-1 REMOTE TUNER. Let's see how I get on with this antenna and tuner.Support the G5TM channel and enjoy early access to my videos by either:*Joining on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TM*Or, become a YouTube channel member by clicking the JOIN BUTTON just above this video description.*Don’t forget you can also subscribe to my channel and comment on this video.73, Tim G5TM.
End Fed Half Wave Portable With The Mad Dog Mutt Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-04-10 | A quick to deploy antenna that provides good coverage of four HF bands without a tuner. Packaged in a single wire winder holding an efficient 56:1 transformer. Yep, that’s the Mad Dog Mutt.Marty's Mad Dog Antennas: https://maddogcoils.com.au/Let’s deploy it and see what it can do.Support the G5TM channel and enjoy early access to my videos by either:Joining on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TMOr, become a YouTube channel member by clicking the JOIN BUTTON just above this video description.Don’t forget you can also subscribe to my channel and comment on this video.73, Tim G5TM.
Ham Radio: How Much LiFePO4 Battery Capacity Do You Need? Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-03-26 | Ever wondered how to calculate the likely life of your LiFePO4 battery on a full charge? This video gives you the guidance you need. I look at how using different operating modes can change the likely duration of these batteries from fully charged to full discharge.This channel is all about my experiences and joy brought about by this great hobby.Help support this channel by choosing any of these:Subscribing to see future videos.Becoming a member on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TMBecoming a YouTube channel member by clicking the JOIN BUTTON beneath the video.
Build A Simple No Radials Vertical Antenna For 12 and 17 Metres. Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-03-22 | Here’s an easy to build and very effective antenna for you to use on 12 and 17m. Ideal for avoiding busy contest bands at the weekends perhaps? It is compact, low profile so ideal for portable too.Here is the link for the coil inductance calculator:66pacific.com/calculators/coil-inductance-calculator.aspxThis channel is all about my experiences and joy brought about by this great hobby.Help support this channel by choosing any of these:Subscribing to see future videos.Becoming a member on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TMBecoming a YouTube channel member by clicking the JOIN BUTTON beneath the video.Thank you for stopping by.73 Tim G5TM
LiFePO4 batteries for Ham Radio - The Best Option for Portable! Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-03-09 | So just how long does a LiFePO4 battery last for a single charge? Let's see how long my 22ah Ultramax battery lasts from full charge to full discharge using 100 watts SSB and only calling CQ, not search and pouncing. Like this video and my other content? You can help to support the G5TM channel and enjoy early access to my videos by either:Joining on Patreon: patreon.com/TimG5TMOr by becoming a G5TM YouTube channel member by clicking the JOIN BUTTON just above this video description.You can also connect with me by subscribing and commenting on the video. Let me know how you have powered your HF station out in the field (or car) and which battery choice you have made or are planning to make?73, Tim G5TM.
Enjoy Ham Radio With Parks On The Air and Bunkers On The Air! Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-03-03 | What a heap of fun .. two activations with two parks and a UK bunker.You can join as a member to gain early access to my videos and support my channel:youtube.com/channel/UCZSapoUEIPcGdSkqCbGtG7Q/joinSubscribe and click the notification bell to be informed of future releases. 73Tim G5TM
Which Way Now? Help Me Decide… Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-02-28 | Do you think what I’m saying is a good idea? Tell me what you think.Connect with the channel by subscribing and commenting.73Tim G5TM
A Cheap Way to Enjoy Ham Radio: The Hamstick Antenna Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-02-22 | These are such good value and perform so well. Let's take a quick deep-dive into Ampro Hamstick antennas and see why they are a great option for mobile HF. Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.73, G5TM.
A Great Way To Enjoy Ham Radio With Parks On The Air Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-02-16 | Have you tried Parks On The Air (POTA)? I am a latecomer to the POTA party and I really enjoy it. Let me tell you why I enjoy it and why, if you haven’t yet tried POTA, you might enjoy it too!Connect with the channel by subscribing and commenting.
A Simple Way To Enjoy Ham Radio Even More! Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-02-10 | Ever tried HF Mobile? Why should you? Maybe my experiences over the past decade might convince you!You can join as a member to gain early access to my videos and support my channel:youtube.com/channel/UCZSapoUEIPcGdSkqCbGtG7Q/join Subscribe and click the notification bell to be informed of future releases. 73TIM G5TM
Fabulous Parks On The Air Activation With The Little Tarheel 2 Antenna Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2025-01-26 | Great fun with the super Tarheel!Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.
Smashing The CQWW Contest With The Little Tarheel 2 Antenna Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-11-24 | This antenna keeps on delivering the goods! I had a ball in the recent CQWW SSB contest and here are the results to prove it!Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.
LITTLE TARHEEL 2 - The Best Mobile HF Antenna I Have Used Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-10-07 | The title says it all!Operating in the midst of a Solar Storm.. yet DX galore.What a performer the Little Tarheel is.Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.73G5TM
A Portable and Simple 20 & 40 Metre Quarter-Wave Antenna. Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-10-05 | A highly portable antenna which is efficient on the two busiest HF bands (20 & 40). A 7 metre fibreglass pole supports it easily.Simple to make and, with some ground radials it works very well.Watch as I describe its design, briefly show the modelling and how it can be deployed portable and see some results of it being used on 40 metres (the band it needs to be tested on).Link for coil calculation:66pacific.com/calculators/coil-inductance-calculator.aspxConnect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.73Tim, G5TM.
Cheap, Easy and Great Antenna For 10 Metres Mobile. Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-10-03 | The £20 (dollars) Tank Whip. A pure quarter/wave, no loading coils, just a simple two-piece, very efficient antenna for 10 metres.Here I work some nice DX in the hour I had between leaving work and journeying for home. At that price this antenna is a no-brainer!Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.73Tim G5TM
ATAS 120A & LITTLE TARHEEL 2 Antennas: How much of a compromise? Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-09-30 | The ATAS and Little Tarheel range of mobile HF antennas are quite short (about 1-1.5m long) loaded antennas. Just how much of a compromise are they on a band like 20 metres where they are often used?Let’s compare such a typical set up with a full sized quarter wave in a portable situation on 20 metres to find out! Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.
The Cheapest and Best Ham Radio Portable or Mobile Antenna I Have Ever Used Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-09-23 | For less than 30 Pounds/Dollars/Euros you can buy probably the most simple, adaptable, durable and easy to transport and store antenna that’s available.The good old “Tank Whip” - the 9 feet (2.74m) long two-piece CB quarter-wave that works great on 10m and can provide coverage on all HF bands from 40m upwards along with a loading coil / screwdriver antenna system that will punch holes into a small stock whip (around a metre long) that you’d get with such antennas. Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.73 Tim G5TM
Ham Radio: An Impressive Antenna Mast Support Solution! Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-09-21 | First test of my new drive-on mast support for portable use.Made by Kieran, 2I0IDJ.Very impressed with its build quality and functionality and it has become a must have part of my portable collection of kit.Link to Kieran’s Facebook is here: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565026858445Connect with me by subscribing and commenting.Email: TimG5TM@icloud.com
Little Tarheel 2 HF Mobile Ham Radio Antenna. My first impressions Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-09-18 | Thanks to Tom, M0RMY for the loan of this antenna. Currently unavailable in the UK and only directly from the USA. A true thoroughbred HF screwdriver antenna.Here’s my first ever use of it and what I think of it so far.Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.73Tim G5TM
An Easy To Make And Quick To Deploy HF Antenna For 20 And 15 Metres Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-09-16 | Such a simple antenna to make and use and gets you two bands which aren’t usually harmonically related. Try this antenna now that the higher HF bands are waking up big time!Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.G5TM
Simple Easy Ham Radio WARC Band Antenna For 12 and 17 Metres Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-08-25 | Using the efhw transformer try out a simple design which works well for 12 and 17mCoil inductance calculator here:66pacific.com/calculators/coil-inductance-calculator.aspx
Ham Radio Catch-Up: My channel with new arrivals and new horizons! Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-08-16 | I’m back after 6 weeks away from the hobby and YouTube. Here’s what’s been happening and what’s to come.Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.
Ham Radio - A Simple Antenna For Great DX By The Coast. Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-07-02 | Lots of fun working early morning DX to ZL and VK with a simple antenna set up.Let’s look at the antenna and the coastal location. If I can do this, so can you!Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting.
A Small Space 40 Metres Antenna: The Full Wave Loop Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-05-03 | Thanks to Dave, EI2HPB for emailing me and describing his proposed antenna. What a great antenna taking up 70% of the space that a half wave dipole would.Let’s look at how we can change its radiation patterns by changing where we feed it from.Connect with my channel by subscribing, commenting and email me at: TimG5TM@icloud.com
A Simple and Very Effective 40 Metres to 10 Metres Portable Antenna Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-04-30 | Quick to deploy. Tunes 40 through 10 metres. Efficient. What’s not to like?Let’s take a look!Connect with my channel by subscribing and commenting. Email me: TimG5TM@icloud.com
Simple 40 Metres Small Space and Portable Antenna (plus 2 other bands!) Ham Radio - Tim G5TM 2024-04-20 | Following my two other videos in the series (links below) here is how the antenna performed. Three bands, no radials and practically zero horizontal space required. A good choice for small gardens/yards and portable. Here are the previous videos covering the concept and the tuning:Idea & Modelling:youtu.be/McfNbhDlEvA?si=PT8-U8XMZuIyhk_mBuild & Tune:youtu.be/0nguXwJncOw?si=Ow3M1OdDZNphvpwBHere is why you don’t need a radial system for half waves and their harmonics:youtu.be/kP53UmjBuLM?si=llI-yGXVycnOBQJOConnect with my channel by subscribing, commenting and send me an email via: TimG5TM@icloud.com
