[K3CAL] Portable Antenna

[Andrew Charland]

I agree with the EFHW being a good portable antenna.l, especially if you
don't run an internal or external tuner. You could even make and add an
inexpensive loading coil with about 9.5' of wire at the end to get 80m. I
know the 891 doesn't have an internal tuner but if you had a tuner, a 9:1
unun with 72' of wire can be matched with a tuner to get all bands 80-10m.
I also use the Gabil Antenna GRA 7350T (available  under other brand names)
which is a base loaded verticle, with 4 16.5' radials. Does well for being
a compromised antenna. Not necessarily cheap (tripod is extra) but is a
quick set up. Could even be used with a mag mount on a vehicle.

My quick thoughts.

Andy (also)
KC3WRX

On Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 13:52 Andy Byzet via K3CAL <k3cal at mailman.qth.net>
wrote:

> Hi Shorty!
>
> I recommend these EFHWs. They work extremely well and are affordable.
>
> https://a.co/d/05s3i1dI
>
> Couple that with this silicone wire, about 67 ft.
>
> https://a.co/d/07n2COYz
>
> I’ve used this set up portable for years. Works great. Throw a weight in a
> tree for one end.
>
> 73,
>
> Andy WA4BRX
>
> On Sun, Aug 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM Lelia Jenkins-Rockwood via K3CAL <
> k3cal at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> I'm in need of a new portable antenna for HF.  I love doing DXs and
>> talking far.  Any recommendations for a good quality portable antenna that
>> goes will with an Yeasu FT'891.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Shorty
>>
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