Is This Budget Chinese Quarter Wave Vertical Antenna Worth It?

Looking for a cheap vertical antenna for your ham radio setup? In this video, I put a low-cost Chinese-made quarter wave vertical antenna to the test! From unboxing to real-world on-air performance, I’ll cover everything you need to know before adding this budget-friendly option to your portable or base station.

🔍 What You’ll See in This Video:
• Unboxing and first impressions
• Build quality and materials overview
• Setup
• SWR measurements and tuning tips
• Pros, cons, and final verdict

Whether you’re a new ham on a budget or a seasoned operator looking for a portable antenna, this low-cost quarter wave vertical might surprise you!
📡 Specs at a Glance:
• Quarter wave design - no inductors or capacitors
• Lightweight and compact when stored
• Covers 20m–6m
• SO-239 coax connection

👉 Links to products & tools used (no affiliations):
• https://amazon.com/dp/B0D6V1ZS18 (Amazon)
• https://shorturl.at/ymclh (eBay)
• https://shorturl.at/pzw1t (AliExpress - this is what I ordered)
• https://shorturl.at/eNh9y (Banggood)
• https://shorturl.at/AqxBl (Banggood)

I did not find this on Temu.

💬 Got questions or want to share your experience with similar antennas? Drop a comment below!

Check out my SpoolTenna review:
• https://youtu.be/8sc6TFz2swg

📻 73 and thanks for watching!

— Mark AA3K

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