First Activation with the Radioddity HF-009 Portable Vertical Antenna: How Well Does It Work?

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Chapters

Intro: 0:00:00
The Radioddity HF-009: 0:01:25
HF-009 Setup: 0:11:24
TR-045L Setup: 0:19:00
Activation 20 meters: 0:22:05
17 meters: 0:45:29
30 meters: 0:51:12
40 meters: 1:03:28
20 meters: 1:05:03
QRT & Summary: 1:10:35
Pack-Up: 1:14:15
Final Thoughts: 1:25:57
Thank you!: 1:27:37