I think that one is a pain to change band on if you can't see to get it just
right. Personally, in a situation like that, I vote for an outbacker on the
tripod, or my go kit arrangement, a carolina bugcatcher, I'm sure the Texas
one will do too, on a home made tripod similar to the outbacker one. Tough
to beat that setup.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 11:27 PM
Subject: Ventenna HF Vertical
> Here is another antenna for restricted surroundings that seems to have =
> possibilities.=20
>
> Eric
>
> KU3I =20
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> Antennas: HF Portable (not mobile)
> | Ventenna HFp portable vertical antenna=20
> Reviews Summary for Ventenna HFp portable vertical antenna=20
>
> Ventenna HFp portable vertical antenna =20
> Reviews: 12 =20
> Average rating: 5.0/5 =20
> MSRP: $193.45 =20
> Description: This is a portable vertical antenna intended for use with =
> the new small, portable HF radios. It consists of 6 18" sections that =
> you screw
> together
> to match the frequency you are on. All stores in a heavy-duty nylon bag. =
> Only weighs 2 pounds. =20
> More info:=20
> http://www.ventenna.com =20
>
> You can=20
> write your own review
> of the Ventenna HFp portable vertical antenna. =20
>
> W9ASH =20
> Rating: 5/5 =20
> Jun 7, 2007 11:17 =20
> Send this review to a friend =20
> Top Choice for Backpacking and Summits =20
> Time owned: 0 to 3 months =20
> The Ventenna HFp is a very underappreciated choice for backpacking use. =
> The basic design is self supporting (spread the "X" base, put a few =
> rocks on the
> base, or guy it) which gives it an advantage over the MP-1 or BuddiStick =
> which require something to attatch to. This is also the tallest of the 3 =
> on the
> low bands where that is a real efficiency plus. It is super simple to =
> tune (as is the MP-1). And, if you know which bands you plan to use, you =
> don't need
> to pack the whole kit, saving weight. All three antennas mentioned have =
> their place for different types of portable use, but I expect this will =
> become
> my "Summit" antenna-of-choice because on mountaintops there isn't always =
> something to clamp an antenna to. =20
> =20
> KE7MCL =20
> Rating: 5/5 =20
> Apr 29, 2007 09:31 =20
> Send this review to a friend =20
> Excellent =20
> Time owned: 0 to 3 months =20
> This antenna is a real CW magnet. I am in Iraq and my rig is always =
> buzzing with CW no matter what time of day. Before the HFp I was using a =
> long wire
> with
> ok results. With HFp signals are booming and am able to finally hear all =
> the multitudes of weak signals that I could not hear prior.=20
>
> I have it set up in the full 40 meter configuration and it literally =
> took me minutes to get up and running. Simple with excellent =
> instructions. Plus super
> customer support from John. =20
>
> John thanks for a great antenna design.=20
>
> 73
> George
> KE7MCL =20
> =20
> KR4EY =20
> Rating: 5/5 =20
> Nov 28, 2006 17:03 =20
> Send this review to a friend =20
> Excellent Performance =20
> Time owned: 0 to 3 months =20
> I just received the HFp in time for the CQWW CW Contest. This antenna =
> performed excellent on all bands 40-10 Meters. I worked into Europe and =
> South America
> on 40 meters. EU, South America and Japan on 20 meters. EU and South =
> America on 15 meters. And South America on 10 meters. With just casual =
> contesting
> last weekend I worked 45 countries with my Kenwood TS-850S (100 watts) =
> and the HFp antenna. After moving into a Condo a few months ago, I am =
> glad to find
> great performing antenna that is easy to put up and take down. =20
> =20
> That is a sprinkling of reviews for this product.
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