DIY Camera Tripod Attachment For PMR446 Dipole Antenna

Was kindly sent a dipole antenna from Simon (Youtube Channel : WOWSLY) for use with a BaoFeng UV-5R on the PMR446 channels. And I needed a method of supporting the antenna when on CTX radio activations. I already carry a camera tripod, so decided to come up with a simple bracket attachment, using a few odds and ends from my garage. In this short video I demonstrate what I ended up with.

Quick & Easy CB Radio DXing Antenna Mast Setup

Short video demonstrating the quick and easy system I use to setup a portable mast in conjunction with the mast guy line support attachment I made out of paracord and four carabiners. I then secure a homebrew T2LT antenna to complete the setup.

There is a good video tutorial, by a Charlie Tango CTX Member (Gary CTX104) demonstrating how to build the simple T2LT antenna HERE

Charlie Tango DX "Northern" Sub-Net - Pendle Hill - 09/06/13

My first Charlie Tango Sunday DX Net on Pendle Hill, Lancashire. Operating at 550m ASL on a Midland 77-805 Portapak, with a homebrew T2LT antenna on a 6m roach pole mast.

Location : Pendle Hill, Lancashire, UK Altitude : 550m ASL Kit Used : Midland 77-805 Portapak, T2LT Antenna, Baofeng UV-5R