Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I put the Rybakov, a classic non-resonant vertical portable antenna, on the air using the Chameleon FSR Faraday Strip Radial System
Products Mentioned:
Chameleon SS25 25 foot whip: chameleonantenna.com/keyro0
Chameleon Insulator: chameleonantenna.com/axXN3W
Chameleon Faraday Strip Radials: chameleonantenna.com/cg0QIe
LDG 4:1 Transformer: dxengineering.pxf.io/gO2eor
LDG Z11ProII Auto Tuner: dxengineering.pxf.io/VxzQBO
Learn more about the Faraday Strip Radials: youtu.be/oMnQppoFhoE
Original IV3SBE Rybakov Design: web.archive.org/web/20061021180939/http://www.iv3sbe.webfundis.net/html/Rybakov806-ita.htm
Hear the complete Parks on the Air activation! Patrons can view the unedited phone contacts for this POTA activation. Visit my page on Patreon for details: patreon.com/kb9vbrantennas
I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage not necessary, but always appreciated. As they say, KB9VBR is 'good in the book.
Time Stamp
00:00:00 Chameleon FSR Faraday Strip Radials
00:02:20 What is a Rybakov Vertical Antenna
00:045:21 10 Meter Band Activation
00:06:42 15 Meter Band Test
00:10:06 20 Meter Band At US-4318
00:13:48 Rybakov and Chameleon FSR Combo
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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 #portableantenna #verticalantenna #rybakovantenna #nonresonantantenna
I put the Rybakov, a classic non-resonant vertical portable antenna, on the air using the Chameleon FSR Faraday Strip Radial System
Products Mentioned:
Chameleon SS25 25 foot whip: chameleonantenna.com/keyro0
Chameleon Insulator: chameleonantenna.com/axXN3W
Chameleon Faraday Strip Radials: chameleonantenna.com/cg0QIe
LDG 4:1 Transformer: dxengineering.pxf.io/gO2eor
LDG Z11ProII Auto Tuner: dxengineering.pxf.io/VxzQBO
Learn more about the Faraday Strip Radials: youtu.be/oMnQppoFhoE
Original IV3SBE Rybakov Design: web.archive.org/web/20061021180939/http://www.iv3sbe.webfundis.net/html/Rybakov806-ita.htm
Hear the complete Parks on the Air activation! Patrons can view the unedited phone contacts for this POTA activation. Visit my page on Patreon for details: patreon.com/kb9vbrantennas
I do return QSL, if you made a contact with me and would like a QSL, please send me one. Return postage not necessary, but always appreciated. As they say, KB9VBR is 'good in the book.
Time Stamp
00:00:00 Chameleon FSR Faraday Strip Radials
00:02:20 What is a Rybakov Vertical Antenna
00:045:21 10 Meter Band Activation
00:06:42 15 Meter Band Test
00:10:06 20 Meter Band At US-4318
00:13:48 Rybakov and Chameleon FSR Combo
************
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 #portableantenna #verticalantenna #rybakovantenna #nonresonantantenna
