Handheld Radio Range Problem Solved With One Wire

This video demonstrates a simple and cost-effective way to significantly improve both the receiving and transmitting performance of any handheld radio by adding a "Tiger Tail" (or "Rat Tail") antenna counterpoise. This tuned wire element attaches to the base of the antenna and acts as an efficient ground plane, greatly enhancing overall antenna performance-especially on VHF and UHF bands. Even a short length of properly calculated wire can make a measurable difference in signal quality. Blog article with formulas and explanation: https://baltic-lab.com/2014/06/tiger-... #amateurradio #hamradio #electronics #maker #electricalengineering