This Ham Radio Product Introduction & Review Is A Lie, Scam And Fake. Listen To Jim W6LG's Words.

I do my best to make this "antenna", could be anything for that matter, sound great. I am tryig to make you believe that you need to buy one! Glowing reports from ham radio reviewers don't exist and neither does this device. This review is a fake and so is the product. Even though it is awful, I make it sounds perfect. Have you seen reviews like this?

[nyiz]

I was a Navy Seal and we used these on our submarines. We attached them to the prop for circular polarization.

[BentConrod]

The WTF-1 would work significantly better if fed through LMAO-550 high gain coax.

[CWB-RF]

Nice Jim, that was pretty entertaining. I'm going to go out on a limb and say the down thumbs are from reviewers and peddlers of such products. Unfortunately these products and reviews exist in all categories these days.

[oobihdahboobeeboppah]

Have you ever had problems with it letting the smoke out during long tune-up sessions on 80 or 20 meters? Also, I need a dummy load; will this double as one if I don't connect the wire? Last question: how is it mounted on a rotor?

[matthew.tamasco]

Ha, ha, ha, he said "hermetically sealed container." Now that's a blast from the past...

[wnatshenanigans]

I used to have a manual antenna tuner that had a similar matching unit built into one of the antenna switch positions. When it was in that position, you could even disconnect all coax and wires and still get a 1 to 1 match! Amazing stuff! So thrilled to see something like this in an extremely portable form factor!

Also, it's nice to see some satire out here. Bravo.

[RadioHamGuy]

I like that Jim, fun video and I know what you mean about some of those reviews also. Now you need to do a review on the product that will insert the smoke back into electronic components if you let it out, ha... 73...Larry

[Ron-xnwf]

Just $ 599.95 plus free shipping---- but wait that's not all, if you order right now we will throw in an extra 25 feet of coax. Fun video !

[Ricksworldtv]

I'm holding out for the Legal Limit phased array contest model....lol. I can't remember the name of the unit sold in the 1980s that was nothing more than a swamping resistor...

[saundby]

I remember talking with you about this over coffee at Valentina's. I'm glad you got a chance to make the video! Take care and I hope all goes well with your health.

[toddbagley]

I was just lamenting the extremely large corral of ham radio Youtube "yes men". I don't know if it's simple indifference, ignorance, or an overwhelming desire for free merchandise but I'd PAY to see a ham channel entitled "Ham Radio Products to Avoid"

[submarineradioman]

This is what happens when you dumb down the technical education of amateur radio operators… just like the rest of the population of the USA !!!

[nux]

I have an older version; about the size of a gallon paint can.

[dougtaylor]

Jim since you are familiar with this company please do a review on their amplifier. I’m attracted to its unbelievable stats. Weighs only 34 ounces, runs on 3 volts with just 2 rechargeable D batteries. And the 4 by 4 by 6 inch size is very ergonomic. So when it explodes putting out the 4500 watts they claim, it takes very little space in the landfill. A real selling point for me. And at only $439? I bought 4 and they threw in the series connection kit. Come to Daddy 18, 000 watts. I will lay waste to those nasty pileups!
Of course with the tiny dime sized meter it only goes to 1500 watts so you’re always legal.

[kziadie]

WTF…. The video got cut off just as I was about to order. Did the cops show up at your door?

[kensmith]

it's fancy talk for a dummy load... with a wire attached to it...

[MSAIDA]

I own two of these for two of the mansions that I own. 1 in Beverly Hills and the other is underwater off the coast of Southern California. I use a 4 and 1/2 inch antenna and I have DXd all over the world. To at least 747 countries. All reporting S10 ratings with no interference whatsoever. Especially effective on 160m. Although I did have a 5000 mile DX using 100 milliwatts on 2 meters FM recently. Well worth the price at 17 times the asking price.

[batica]

Finally an honest review! :) And I think I know which actual project (similarly priced) triggered this ;)

[basshorseman]

I was waiting for the punch-line, as I knew what this was...had to read here to make sure you were filming a parody...you did have me looking for awhile I'll admit..good job Jim

[watsok]

Is this good for tube radios? I need mine by April 1 so no rush.