In this video, I put the GooZeeZoo JYR8010 End Fed Half Wave antenna to the test — In The Field It’s advertised as a solution for 80 through 10 meters, but how does it actually perform when you’re short on time or space?
JYR8010-150W End Fed Half Wave Antenna for Ham Radio, 150W Shortwave Radio Antenna, 8 Band 10m 12m 15m 17m 20m 30m 40m 80m Long Wire Antenna, 1:64 Balun No Tuning !
Spoiler: It’s built like a tank… but is it really portable?
I cover:
✔️ What makes this EFHW unique (64:1 transformer, 130ft wire, inductance coil)
✔️ Real-world test results on FT8
✔️ Setup challenges and tips for getting the best performance
✔️ Why feedpoint height makes or breaks this antenna
✔️ Whether I’d recommend it for portable vs permanent use
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💬 Have you used this antenna or something similar? Drop your experience in the comments — I’d love to hear how you deployed it and what worked best for you.
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Gear Used in This Video:
🎙️ Yaesu FT-891
📡 50′ RG8X Coax
🎒 Clampable masts + portable ops setup
🎒 DUDE’s Mast Topper – https://www.etsy.com/listing/1730664609
📍 Midwest testing location (A Field)
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