Try Using Hamsticks For A Simple Stealth Rotatable Dipole Ham Antenna

 

  Hamsticks For A Simple Stealth Dipole Ham Antenna

 

 If you are trying to think of a simple stealth type ham antenna, why not try a couple of Hamsticks in a rotatable dipole configuration. Yes this would be a compromise type of antenna and the bandwidth would be small. Some antenna is better than no antenna at all. I have watched a few videos on youtube and they seem to do a pretty good job. They would be considered a mono type antenna, because they would be for a specific band, such as the 20 meter or 40 meter band.

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 They do come in a 250 watt or 650 watt configuration for power consumption.  Most hams run 100 watts, so the 250 watt version would do just fine. Generally on Amazon, you will find the Mfj Brand or the Shark Brand. Just remember that you are going to need two hamsticks for the same band and the mount to connect them. If you shop at DX Engineering, they will cost you about $21.95 Each and the Mount is about $24.95 . Now you can buy them on Amazon, Ebay, Dx Engineering and Ham Radio Outlet, as well as some other Ham Radio Dealers like Gigaparts. Gigaparts does sell them through Amazon.

 You can purchase the Hamsticks in a bundle, with maybe 5 in a pack or more. Another dipole mount that you can use is by connecting two mirror mounts together. Just remember that one isolating washer will need to be removed. You can also purchase the rotatable dipole mini package from Mfj. The other choice is the Mfj Octopus mount, where you can connect 8 hamsticks ( 2 for each band ) to have 4 rotatable dipoles on one mount. The mount is about $145 0n Amazon or about $120 at Ham Radio Outlet. You can purchase the whole Mfj Octopus Package With Hamsticks For About $405.

 My advise is to purchase a 38 foot telescoping fiberglass mast or a metal push up mast. The metal push up mast is going to be heavier to push up than the fiberglass mast. The Heavy Duty Fiberglass Mast should support the Octopus Mount with Antennas. It can be easily raised and lowered with no issues. You could use a MFj Tripod to hold the Mast. My other advise is to purchase a Mfj Antenna Analyzer when adjusting the Antennas for a proper SWR.

 If you really want to be adventurous, try using the Hamsticks in a two element or 4 element small beam antenna configuration. Click this link to check out this 3 element Hamstick Beam Antenna - CLICK HERE NOW.

Buying A Ham Radio On Amazon And Ebay

  

 Many Ham Radio Operators do not like buying a Ham Radio from Amazon or Ebay. There is nothing wrong with buy a Ham Radio or Ham Radio Equipment from either of these places on the internet. Amazon tends to have New Items and they may be from some reputable main dealers. I have found that Amazon may have items from Ham Radio Outlet and Gigaparts. I have noticed that Ham Radio Outlet items on Amazon may be slightly more expensive.

 

 Now Ebay will have New Ham Radios as well as Used Ham Radios. If you are purchasing anything from Ebay, make sure to check out the sellers ratings and reviews before paying any money to the seller. I have heard some horror stories of people paying money and getting nothing or just a boat anchor piece of junk. Unfortunately there are many crooked individuals on the internet. I have found that DX Engineering and Gigaparts are selling new items on Ebay.

 So if you are going to buy from Amazon and Ebay; just check out the seller for negative ratings and reviews.