Welcome to the new PackTenna web site. 
PackTenna makes ultralight, portable HF amateur radio antenna systems and accessories.  PackTennas are light weight, compact, portable HF antenna systems ideal for operating on the trail, at the campsite, on Field Day, SOTA activation, air travel, or HOA restricted locations. 
PackTennas use full size wire antenna elements that can be configured in a variety of ways including verticals, dipoles, inverted vee’s and long wires delivering full size antenna performance.  The unique combination of backpacking quality hardware, a 10 meter (32’) tall mast that collapses to 26 inches and custom feed points and accessories make this the ideal portable HF antenna system.

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YouTube Videos

Mike, K8MRD, did a great video showing the PackTenna End-Fed Half Wave antenna in action.  Mike is operating from the park with a Yaesu FT-891 running 90 watts into the antenna.
Check out his YouTube channel K8MRD Radio Stuff

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​Portable HF Antennas - Think Like A Backpacker
​George KJ6VU

In this video we describe the origin of the PackTenna antennas and how to use them.  This presentation was given at the QSO Today Virtual Ham Radio Expo in August 2020.   

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Mailing List

groups.io/g/packtennaJoin the PackTenna Groups.IO mailing list.

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Articles

QST Review of the PackTenna Mini
November 2016 by Stuart Thomas, KB1HQS
"As an avid activator in the National Parks on the Air (NPOTA) and Summits on the Air (SOTA) programs, I often find myself in the backcountry operating my QRP rig. Operating in these locations, pack weight and antenna setup time are critical factors for a successful activation. Getting to these remote locations on foot requires careful selection of my hiking and radio gear. Along with my Elecraft KX3 transceiver, I need an antenna that is lightweight, durable, and most importantly, easy to deploy and stow away. One such antenna well suited for this task is the PackTenna Mini, made by and George Zafiropoulos, KJ6VU, owners of PackTenna"

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Videos

Operating Summits on the Air / Parks on the Air with PackTenna Ham Radio Gear
By Johnny W5KV
Signal Search YouTube channel

Reviewing the PackTenna Mini 9:1 Random Wire Antenna
By Johnny W5KV
Signal Search YouTube channel

PackTenna Mini Antenna Review
By Stuart Thomas, KB1HQS

PackTenna Unboxing
By Julian OH8STN
​Survival Tech Nord

Portable Operations with the PackTenna Mini
​By John Jacobs, W7DBO

New PackTenna Linked Dipole and POTA
By K8MRD

PackTenna Debut and KX2
​By Fred, VE3FAL

PackTenna Mini End Fed Balun Up In Minutes - Review
​By John Leonardelli  VE3IPS

  PackTenna Line of Baluns Reviewed
By John Leonardelli  VE3IPS