This Quick, Cheap, Easy, and Portable Antenna Mount / Ground Spike is a MUST HAVE! 😯😱

For $11.00, the cost of a Chipotle Burrito and a Coke (Probably), YOU can build a simple yet DURABLE antenna mount for your Ham Radio and CB Radio Needs.

It is Simple and I'll show you. Next, I'll go into a few INTERESTING mods to make with your $11.00 spike, which will increase the total project cost, but may be worth it to you:

Notice the bracket has a 90 degree L shape and the other bracket has a bend. This is good.. If the side of the bracket with the bend is the wrong way, unscrew it, flip it, and screw it back in.

NEED an actual antenna? I have bought cheap ones from Ali Express. NOTE they are not 3/8-24 threaded, but they do work and are less than half the cost of MFJ (video coming soon). The quality of the aliexpress ones aren't as good however.

additionally Don't buy your MFJ 1979 on Amazon. the sellers there want 98 dollars! Instead, a company like Gigaparts is $74.00

* Please note, any amazon links above are affiliate links. This means I may make a portion of commission from each sale.

#hamradio #cbradio #antenna #qrznow

[micwell]

Is this to be used with 11 Meter (CB) ?

[keourwilliam]

Yes, thank you for showing us how to make our own antennas and not just trying to sell someone else's antenna that they are selling. That makes you a real Elmer.

[marcpruitt]

Turn the bolts around and use them to attach your ground radials. That gets them out of the way of coax connectors and gives plenty of room to attach all kind radials, The carabiner could also be attached so it would not be so close to the element

[tedcowan]

Thank you for the inspiration to build a portable Hamstick vertical without spending a dime. I built one with a Hamstick I was given years ago, a spare tent peg, a rear-view mirror mount I was given along with the Hamstick, and I used some ring terminals I had in my junkbox instead of Anderson Power Poles. I spent $0.00. It tuned up at 1.4:1 as measured by my MFJ 269B (which I had to repair first) and my KX1's tuner brought the SWR down to 1:1. I made 3 CW contacts this afternoon at my daughter's home in her back yard. It was a little tough at QRP but it worked. Thank you for setting the example with what you can accomplish with nothing more than what you have laying around the shack!

[marshallmcdonald]

As an amateur (n9pww) and a trucker, I can tell you those antenna mounts are readily available at larger truckstops all day long. Usually around $20.

[brentjohnson]

Thanks for referring to me as a newer generation haha. I appreciate it as a 63 year old new to the hobby. 73!

[JamesWareAmendment]

I'd use a 4-ft copper ground rod with a filed point instead of the spike. You should be able to hammer it into most ground about 3-ft. Also, keep the long bolts and just turn them around so that the bolt heads are next to the SO-239.

[TheLoneTechGuy]

I would turn the bolts around so they are pointing out of the way of the so239. Add a nut and washer and you have a better mounting point for the radials. Great video series! Thanks

[radio]

Have made something like this in the past. Nothing wrong with showing new hams, or even those that have been hams for awhile, something simple. Like these type of videos, nice break from all the new radio reviews

[nattyras]

This is the set up i was talking bout. This mount with the coil n some radials is ALL you gonna need in the field or base.
Time to show us how to make our own home made river/slidewinder coil.
I made mines 100 turns on a 2, 5" pvc + 14"wire and a hose clamp.

[royramdeen]

Chipotle Burrito and a Coke went up☹. Love these antenna solutions. Thanks for sharing.

[Inkling]

If you'd like a longer ground stake, check out concrete rebar at building supply stores. You can get it cut to most lengths or cut it yourself with an angle grinder.

[alanslade]

And just came back to CB AND HAM . LOVE THE SHOW, CHEERS ALAN FROM ENGLAND 💯👍

[wushock]

Thanks for showing simple yet effective solutions for setting up various antennas. Keep rockin' it out!

[wireworks]

I've done the same thing using cut off ground rods cut off at 18". They are more stable in the ground.

[lyledal]

Looks like a build even I could attempt. Excellent. Thanks!

[KJRZOnTheAir]

Nice to see inexpensive options for those that like to save… Nice work!

[billdillon]

Thanks for the video HRD. We're always inventing. Great for POTA or Field Day applications.

[gutyup]

Great use of an inexpensive mount! So affordable just might give this one a try...

[barntt]

JFYI at 4:19 you put the white washer on with the centering lip away from the hole in the bracket.... That lip goes into the bracket to center and insulate the center conductor stud. If you don't want to have problems later.... Ask me how I know!