Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A frequent question I get is "What's the best antenna for portable operation?" After 150 POTA activations in the last year, I scoured my notes and logs and came up with my FIVE favorite antennas for Parks on the Air.
5 - Hamstick vertical whip antenna
Turn your Shark HF Stick into a multi band antenna: youtu.be/BAv2suGhUnE
QRP with Shark HF stick antennas: youtu.be/En0D0lhpSx4
Shark Mono Band Verticals 5 pack standard (10, 15, 20, 40, 75 meter): amzn.to/3GBtpw4
Magnet Mount Antenna Base: amzn.to/3ImQtQg
Shark Antennas quick disconnect: amzn.to/3GDkxWA
4 - End Fed Half Wave Antenna
Spooltenna EFHW: Order the Spooltenna with the link below and receive FREE SHIPPING with your order. Use coupon code KB9VBR for free shipping: https://www.spooltenna.com?sca_ref=8592857.oEN2kdXKY73sH.
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Flatlanders EFHW antenna: etsy.com/listing/1557846390/efhw-40-20-15-10-100w-no-tuner-end-fed
3- Rybakov 25 foot non resonant vertical
Better than the Rybakov! I built a 53 foot inverted L antenna: youtu.be/Nz10os_lkCQ
The Rybakov '806' vertical: g0kya.blogspot.com/2009/02/rybakov-vertical.html
Build the Frankentenna: youtu.be/m-axDUs-0Yg
Chameleon Blank Adapter: chameleonantenna.com/sd7loy
Chameleon CHA SS- Insulator: chameleonantenna.com/fewple
Chameleon 25 foot whip: chameleonantenna.com/h6vsvh
LDG RU-4:1 Voltage Unun: ldgelectronics.com/ru-4-1-unun
2 - KJ6ER (POTA) PERformer Antenna
How to build the POTA PERformer Antenna: youtu.be/wqw3ultuPQg
The TRUE STORY behind the KJ6ER (POTA) PERformer Antenna: youtu.be/cClmWBYzNaE
Build the PERformer Antenna, Google Cloud Drive File Links (KJ6ER):
ARRL™ QST 2024 Antenna Design Competition –
bit.ly/AntennaDesignCompetition
KJ6ER Antennas Primer –
bit.ly/KJ6ERAntennasPrimer
PERformer 40M-6M Quarterwave Vertical –
bit.ly/KJ6ERPERformer
Challenger 20M-6M OCF Halfwave Vertical –
bit.ly/KJ6ERChallenger
Dominator 17M-10M EF Halfwave Vertical –
bit.ly/KJ6ERDominator
Dominator 17M-10M EF Halfwave 2-Element Vertical Beam –
bit.ly/KJ6ERDominatorBeam
1 - 1/4 Wave Vertical ground mounted antenna
Our BIGGEST Ham Radio Rove yet! And a Runaway Hippo!: youtu.be/uUgL-5eQMZc
This is the new magic carpet! Faraday cloth ground network: youtu.be/cVRkRVlTgp0
Feather Flag Base: amzn.to/3MdepHE
Chameleon 17 foot whip: chameleonantenna.com/h6vsvh
42x108 inch Faraday Fabric: amzn.to/3Vt1m9R
Jaw Mount Antenna Clamp: amzn.to/3VL5Ir6
SO-239 stud mount for jaw clamp: amzn.to/3VT1KwG
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My Parks on the Air setup:
Transceiver: amzn.to/3lmHoei
Battery: amzn.to/3xBGgbv
Tuner: amzn.to/2ZCNM9l
Folding Table: amzn.to/3xFIp5Z
Throw Weight: amzn.to/32QW2nB
Video Production Equipment:
Camera amzn.to/32UaXNX
Lens amzn.to/31mmDrX
Wireless Microphone: amzn.to/3xFVBb4
Microphone: amzn.to/3daoAdq
GoPro: amzn.to/3pkmP30
Music by license:
soundstripe.com
Contact Information:
Questions, comments, or business inquiries may be directed to kb9vbr@jpole-antenna.com. If you wish for your product to be featured on my channel, please contact me.
#Hamradio #AmateurRadio #POTA #ParksOnTheAir #PortableHamRadio #antennasetup #favoriteantenna #besthfantenna #portableantenna #potaperformer #verticalantenna #rybakovantenna #EFHW #Hamstick
A frequent question I get is "What's the best antenna for portable operation?" After 150 POTA activations in the last year, I scoured my notes and logs and came up with my FIVE favorite antennas for Parks on the Air.
5 - Hamstick vertical whip antenna
Turn your Shark HF Stick into a multi band antenna: youtu.be/BAv2suGhUnE
QRP with Shark HF stick antennas: youtu.be/En0D0lhpSx4
Shark Mono Band Verticals 5 pack standard (10, 15, 20, 40, 75 meter): amzn.to/3GBtpw4
Magnet Mount Antenna Base: amzn.to/3ImQtQg
Shark Antennas quick disconnect: amzn.to/3GDkxWA
4 - End Fed Half Wave Antenna
Spooltenna EFHW: Order the Spooltenna with the link below and receive FREE SHIPPING with your order. Use coupon code KB9VBR for free shipping: https://www.spooltenna.com?sca_ref=8592857.oEN2kdXKY73sH.
(affiliate link)
Flatlanders EFHW antenna: etsy.com/listing/1557846390/efhw-40-20-15-10-100w-no-tuner-end-fed
3- Rybakov 25 foot non resonant vertical
Better than the Rybakov! I built a 53 foot inverted L antenna: youtu.be/Nz10os_lkCQ
The Rybakov '806' vertical: g0kya.blogspot.com/2009/02/rybakov-vertical.html
Build the Frankentenna: youtu.be/m-axDUs-0Yg
Chameleon Blank Adapter: chameleonantenna.com/sd7loy
Chameleon CHA SS- Insulator: chameleonantenna.com/fewple
Chameleon 25 foot whip: chameleonantenna.com/h6vsvh
LDG RU-4:1 Voltage Unun: ldgelectronics.com/ru-4-1-unun
2 - KJ6ER (POTA) PERformer Antenna
How to build the POTA PERformer Antenna: youtu.be/wqw3ultuPQg
The TRUE STORY behind the KJ6ER (POTA) PERformer Antenna: youtu.be/cClmWBYzNaE
Build the PERformer Antenna, Google Cloud Drive File Links (KJ6ER):
ARRL™ QST 2024 Antenna Design Competition –
bit.ly/AntennaDesignCompetition
KJ6ER Antennas Primer –
bit.ly/KJ6ERAntennasPrimer
PERformer 40M-6M Quarterwave Vertical –
bit.ly/KJ6ERPERformer
Challenger 20M-6M OCF Halfwave Vertical –
bit.ly/KJ6ERChallenger
Dominator 17M-10M EF Halfwave Vertical –
bit.ly/KJ6ERDominator
Dominator 17M-10M EF Halfwave 2-Element Vertical Beam –
bit.ly/KJ6ERDominatorBeam
1 - 1/4 Wave Vertical ground mounted antenna
Our BIGGEST Ham Radio Rove yet! And a Runaway Hippo!: youtu.be/uUgL-5eQMZc
This is the new magic carpet! Faraday cloth ground network: youtu.be/cVRkRVlTgp0
Feather Flag Base: amzn.to/3MdepHE
Chameleon 17 foot whip: chameleonantenna.com/h6vsvh
42x108 inch Faraday Fabric: amzn.to/3Vt1m9R
Jaw Mount Antenna Clamp: amzn.to/3VL5Ir6
SO-239 stud mount for jaw clamp: amzn.to/3VT1KwG
************
Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the price you pay.
*************
Like what you see? You can leave me a tip:
paypal.me/kb9vbr
KB9VBR VHF/UHF Antennas:
jpole-antenna.com
Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at: patreon.com/kb9vbrantennas
Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: amzn.to/2kO6LH7
My Parks on the Air setup:
Transceiver: amzn.to/3lmHoei
Battery: amzn.to/3xBGgbv
Tuner: amzn.to/2ZCNM9l
Folding Table: amzn.to/3xFIp5Z
Throw Weight: amzn.to/32QW2nB
Video Production Equipment:
Camera amzn.to/32UaXNX
Lens amzn.to/31mmDrX
Wireless Microphone: amzn.to/3xFVBb4
Microphone: amzn.to/3daoAdq
GoPro: amzn.to/3pkmP30
Music by license:
soundstripe.com
Contact Information:
Questions, comments, or business inquiries may be directed to kb9vbr@jpole-antenna.com. If you wish for your product to be featured on my channel, please contact me.
#Hamradio #AmateurRadio #POTA #ParksOnTheAir #PortableHamRadio #antennasetup #favoriteantenna #besthfantenna #portableantenna #potaperformer #verticalantenna #rybakovantenna #EFHW #Hamstick
