With the End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) no antenna ground is needed. Its a tuned half wave and for 20-10 is about 33' long and usually does not need a tuner. I use the Mast as the mid way point, making it like an inverted VEE and will strap the mast to the ladder.
I run an Elecraft KX3 (10 watts), or Yaesu FT857 (100 watts). I also run satellites with an Icom IC9700. I use the Elecraft for Summits on the Air (SOTA) as well. I have a Yaesu FTM-400 in the truck for 2/440 and it has APRS as well.
Power wise I use Bioenno LiFePO4 batteries and charge them when not in use. No need for special wiring.
Heading up to Copper Harbor Michigan to put out some rare grids on 6 meters and satellite as well as some summits for SOTA.
Hope that helps!
Kent K9EZ
I can usually be tracked on APRS:
https://aprs.fi/#!mt=roadmap&z=8&cal...00&tail=172800
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Originally Posted by PhilCee
Hi Kent,
You're the first response to my post after 400+ views! Nice to hear from you.
Curious - what bands do you usually work? How long is the end-fed?
I will be using a multi-band vertical (OPEK) mounted on short fiberglass mast on the rear ladder. I will also carry CFHW's for 10M & 20M if needed.
Have you taken steps to bond (ground) the chassis? I assume it is necessary for HF propagation just like a mobile HF (vehicle) station would be...
Also - how much power are you running? How will you deal with the power needs? I feel like I am pushing the envelope a bit because my HF rig (Kenwood TS50) will draw up to 20 amps at 12VDC on TX, and that is the max amperage my power distribution panel will handle (WFCO). I might have to run an independent line direct from the battery switch.
Anyway - I hope we can help each other out here. good luck with your install!
Phil
KD2KSB
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