All videos
HF Mobile Deep in the Forest: Dispersed Camping and Radio Operations
16-minute field demo of portable HF mobile radio setup in Sam Houston National Forest, covering antenna placement, RFI-free remote locations, and dispersed camping radio ops.
POTA Antenna Shootout Results: The Data Breakdown
Comparative performance data from three portable HF antennas tested in the field: contact counts, radiation patterns, and practical tradeoffs for different operating styles.
POTA Antenna Shootout: 3 Portable Systems Tested Head-to-Head
Field comparison of three portable amateur radio antenna systems (Alpha Dipole, Chameleon vertical, SpoolTenna wire) tested live at Cedar Hill State Park with real-world radiation patterns and practical use cases.
Yaesu FT-857D & ATAS Antenna: Mobile HF Setup Field Testing
Hands-on demonstration of a portable HF radio system in the field, showing mobile deployment, antenna tuning, and real-world operating conditions for remote communications.
Real-World POTA Antenna Test: Dipole vs Vertical vs End-Fed
Field comparison of three portable antenna systems for amateur radio, testing signal reach and radiation patterns across 30-minute on-air sessions.
Why Hams Are Obsessed With This
Field antenna mounting solutions for portable ham radio operations, from military mast guy rings to tripod adapters.
Portable Antenna Homebrew Magic with Rich N4VS
Interview on homebrewing portable HF antennas for field radio operations and outdoor communications deployments.
Ham Radio Activation at Monte Sano: Live Demo and Beginner Gear Tour
Forty minutes of live ham radio activation in the field, with gear walk-through and practical tips for newcomers learning emergency communication skills.
Portable Antenna Forum: Live from Dayton Hamvention 2026
Live presentation on designing and deploying portable antennas for parks, summits, and remote locations; practical field radio techniques for POTA and SOTA operations.