Antenna Choice for long distance HT operation | K7SW ham radio

Antenna Choice for long distance HT operation is one of the items that can make your contacts more successful. Getting closer to the microphone can make the difference between a contact and NO contact. I hope my example in this video is useful to you for your next difficult contact. 73 K7SW Curious about any of the parts used in this video? use the links below to purchase them from our affiliate links below. We may earn a small commission that helps our channel and supports making more Videos like this :) Antennas used in this test. The Arrow antenna 2 meter 3 element Yagi. https://geni.us/Arrow2myag back pack Yagi antenna -    • 2m Backpacking Yagi   Signal Stick antennas https://geni.us/6ZntpA 00:00 Begin 00:45 Antennas I am using for the test 01:17 the small stock Whip 01:29 The signal stick test 19" whip 02:40 reminder to leave a space when in a QSO on a Repeater 02:48 home brew Yagi test 03:31 Arrow antenna test 04:11 Audio improvement keeping close to the radio. 04:35 re test the Signal test 05:03 testing 2 different Hand Held radios. 06:59 Thoughts about this steps to take. 07:15 tips to make your contacts better from far away. 08:16 move that antenna and move yourself to a new location. 🔹 MUSIC FOR THIS VIDEO: Artlist.io Thank you for watching 👍