Can You Make the Low-Cost Quarter Wave Vertical Sing?

Can you make the low-cost quarter wave vertical antenna sing? Watch how I eliminated lack-luster performance on 6m - 17m and this an antenna worthy of consideration as part of amateur radio field kit.

🔍 What You’ll See in This Video:
• Why the low-cost vertical antenna did not tune well previously
• Adjusting the radials for better tuning
• Improved tuning results

Whether you’re a new ham on a budget or a seasoned operator looking for a portable antenna, this low-cost quarter wave vertical might surprise you!
📡 Specs at a Glance:
• Quarter wave design - no inductors or capacitors
• Lightweight and compact when stored
• Covers 20m–6m
• SO-239 coax connection

👉 Links to this antenna (no affiliations):
• https://amazon.com/dp/B0D6V1ZS18 (Amazon)
• https://shorturl.at/ymclh (eBay)
• https://shorturl.at/pzw1t (AliExpress - this is what I ordered)
• https://shorturl.at/eNh9y (Banggood)
• https://shorturl.at/AqxBl (Banggood)

I did not find this on Temu.

💬 Got questions or want to share your experience? Drop a comment below!

Check out my Budget Quarter Wave Vertical review:
• https://rumble.com/v6vloo3-is-this-budget-chinese-quarter-wave-vertical-antenna-worth-it.html

📻 73 and thanks for watching!

— Mark AA3K

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