7 MHz WSPR with a kite supported vertical antenna
2,936 views · Published 28 October 2017 · 2:33 · Indexed 21 September 2026
Channel: Amateur Radio VK3YE · 2017 · Science & Technology
WSPR can work with inefficient antennas. But what if you use a good antenna - such as a half wavelength vertical? Video shows a test with a kite supported wire antenna from a local park. Exploiting greyline propagation, 200mW on 7 MHz is sufficient to be spotted as far away as North America and the Canary Islands. PS: If you liked this video please consider supporting Amateur Radio VK3YE by: * Subscribing on YouTube, * Checking my books page at https://books.vk3ye.com * Shopping on Amazon via: https://amzn.to/3iiDQXv, or * Shopping on eBay via: https://ebay.us/i9DuWP (then if you buy something I'll get a small commission at no cost to you)
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