Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Two different parks, two different antennas: The POTA PERformer and the Rybakov vertical antenna. Which one reigns supreme?
**** POTA PERformer Antenna ****
Build the POTA PERformer antenna: youtu.be/wqw3ultuPQg
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
Jaw Mount Antenna Clamp: amzn.to/3VL5Ir6
SO-239 stud mount for jaw clamp: amzn.to/3VT1KwG
MFJ MFJ-915 RF Isolator: amzn.to/45USkWk
Chameleon SS17 Stainless Steel Whip: chameleonantenna.com/products/stainless-steal-whip?bg_ref=ok7Ky4088r
Tripod: Bogen (Mafrotto) 3001, no longer produced
**** Rybakov Vertical Antenna ****
Rybakov vertical antenna: youtu.be/fELj9HLHRJs
Chameleon CHA-SS25 stainless steel vertical whip: chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-ss25
LDG RBU-4:1 Unun: dxengineering.pxf.io/gO2eor
SignWorld Cross Base for Tear Drop/Feather Flags: amzn.to/3Yo0swl
Wisconsin Polish Heritage Trail: stevenspointarea.com/polish-heritage-trail
Wooly Dry Goods Lined Jacket: woollydrygoods.com/products/mens-moleskin-lined-jacket
As a bonus, 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.
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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 #verrticalantenna #potaperformer #rybakov #antenna #wisconsin #polishheritage #antennashowdown #VLOG
Two different parks, two different antennas: The POTA PERformer and the Rybakov vertical antenna. Which one reigns supreme?
**** POTA PERformer Antenna ****
Build the POTA PERformer antenna: youtu.be/wqw3ultuPQg
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
Jaw Mount Antenna Clamp: amzn.to/3VL5Ir6
SO-239 stud mount for jaw clamp: amzn.to/3VT1KwG
MFJ MFJ-915 RF Isolator: amzn.to/45USkWk
Chameleon SS17 Stainless Steel Whip: chameleonantenna.com/products/stainless-steal-whip?bg_ref=ok7Ky4088r
Tripod: Bogen (Mafrotto) 3001, no longer produced
**** Rybakov Vertical Antenna ****
Rybakov vertical antenna: youtu.be/fELj9HLHRJs
Chameleon CHA-SS25 stainless steel vertical whip: chameleonantenna.com/shop-here/ols/products/cha-ss25
LDG RBU-4:1 Unun: dxengineering.pxf.io/gO2eor
SignWorld Cross Base for Tear Drop/Feather Flags: amzn.to/3Yo0swl
Wisconsin Polish Heritage Trail: stevenspointarea.com/polish-heritage-trail
Wooly Dry Goods Lined Jacket: woollydrygoods.com/products/mens-moleskin-lined-jacket
As a bonus, 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.
************
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 #verrticalantenna #potaperformer #rybakov #antenna #wisconsin #polishheritage #antennashowdown #VLOG
