$25 AliExpress 20m Vertical Whip Antenna - Budget Ham Radio Setup That Actually Works!

Can you really build a portable 20 meter vertical whip antenna for under $25? In this video, I test a budget-friendly AliExpress ham radio antenna kit including a 5.2 meter (17 foot) telescoping whip, SO239 base adapter, and ground stake - all for just $23! 🔧 What's Included: Telescoping vertical whip: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4S... SO239 base adapter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4M... Ground stake mount: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3C... DIY radials using ring connectors (3x 16.5ft) 📡 Real-World Performance Test: I operated this portable vertical antenna setup for several days before Winter Field Day, running 50 watts digital modes with excellent results. Performance comparable to my EFHW antenna! The antenna handles 100W voice easily. ⚡ Pros & Cons: ✅ Ultra-portable and quick deployment ✅ Easy to tune by adjusting whip length ✅ Great budget option for POTA, SOTA, or field operations ✅ M10 threading fits perfectly with included base ⚠️ Thinner gauge than Alpha Delta whips - avoid high winds ⚠️ Base terminals not marked (easy fix with multimeter) 🔥Support the channel: 🔹YouTube Membership:    / @brokensignal   🔹$15 off at Radioddity: https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=Broke... 🔹One free month of Starlink: https://www.starlink.com/residential?... #hamradio #amateurradio #POTA #SOTA 🔔 Subscribe for more 👍 Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means this channel may earn a small commission if you click on them and make a purchase. This helps support my work and allows me to continue creating videos, all at no extra cost to you.