[K3CAL] Portable Antenna

[Phillip Nelson]

Since Gabil was mentioned...

The GRA-ULTmini is currently the cheapest Gabil tripod at $44. It's
lightweight if your goal is quick set-up particularly for POTA-like
activations. I'd recommend an extra pack of the terminals to attach ground
radials just in case. The other mount of note is the GRA-ULT01 at
approximately $120.

The Gabil GRA-1900T can go down to the 160 meter band to 6 meters. As the
antenna uses both jumpers and extending the antenna element you'd need a
metric Allen wrench. It's similar to the Outback 2000 (but the Outback
doesn't have 160 meter compatability).

Phil Nelson, NO3N

On Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 2:54 PM Andrew Charland via K3CAL <
k3cal at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> 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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