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.
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.
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
Check out his YouTube channel K8MRD Radio Stuff
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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.
Articles
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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 |
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Portable Operations with the PackTenna Mini
By John Jacobs, W7DBO |
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PackTenna Debut and KX2
By Fred, VE3FAL |
PackTenna Mini End Fed Balun Up In Minutes - Review
By John Leonardelli VE3IPS |
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