Alright. Here are some pictures for you. I took the wire off the device I am calling a balun and put bare wire into the center hole of the Kenwood TS120s. On any band nothing but noise and static. I

I keep forgetting my call sign, goofy me. KN4CHK Carrsville, VA

Paul; I can’t tell very well, but is the antenna electrically connected to the balun?…..my eyes are not what they used to be. Looks like the antenna wire is just looped around the eyelet. If it

Yes, it was connected to the balun. By the time I thought to take puctures I had already taken the wire off of the wingnut. KN4CHK

From a reply above I tried the suggested frequencies. I could here a very faint wobbly sounding tone burst but the noise was much louder than the tone. This is a great learning experience. There is a

From those pictures, I see lots of rust, corrosion. That could be an issue. You said you can receive signals, if not strong. That says the receiver is working. As others have suggested, seek out

I would strongly suggest a visit to either or both of the following clubs: http://wt4ra.org/ https://www.qsl.net/w4mt/ -- Anthony Luscre K8ZT Assistant Ohio Section Manager for Education

Just some direct opinions to your original post. I have NEVER had luck with an End Fed Wire. There is more to it then most when considering an entry level antenna to trouble shoot. If wire is the way

The device shown seems to be a balun normally used for dipoles, thus the two antenna eye hook connections. The problem is that the closest antenna end points need to be electrically connected to each

+ AA6YQ comments below I think the best advice I can give you to address this problem, and also to help you avoid getting frustrated with the hobby, is to suggest that you find a local ham who can

The amount of rust on those studs where the wing nuts came off leads me to believe you have some electrical contacts that are of very high resistance Two good solid clubs were recommended by someone

I have a small update. I realuze this is a Jerry rig but I am using what I have, plus it is for testing. I took the balun and connected the 43 feet antenna to one side. To the other side I connected

Good Morning, I'm still waiting for my notification of my call sign, I tested last Saturday 1/25. I spent most of my life involved in First Response Emergency Services, most in all facets of EMS,

Anybody Use This I get on it and use it quit a bit works great. Some hams dont think its same as using a Radio. I agree but my Handheld dont talk as far as I can on Echo link. Just see what others

Echo Link is what I'm asking if anyone has used it.

George; We are adding Echolink capability to our local area. It is a fine method of communicating. It is a savior to many who can not have outdoor antennas. The fact it ties into the internet is

I've used this simple antenna from multiple locations to make DX QSOs in CW, RTTY, PSK, and Phone on 80m through 10m; given FT8's superior sensitivity, it should work even better with this relatively

Quick correction to those frequencies, they all need to be USB, it is the default for FT8. And the sound is a wobbly tone, in fact in Virginia you should hear many different levels of that wobbly

George, I haven't yet, as I'm still waiting for my call sign. I know that I'll be following yours and others to experiment and see what works. Rob Abbott robabbott2002@...

Thanks for the come back I seem to use Echolink more than my Handheld these days. Great way to pass the time anywhere with my cellphone. Alittle to easy I should add.