What I use as a base camp antenna:
- inverted V dipole tuned for 40 meters, has a max range of about 400 miles depending on conditions (this is an NVIS antenna)
- a dual band vhf/uhf antenna attached to the top of the top pole when in range of repeaters (not attached in the picture)
- pole consists of six four foot aluminum sections (military surplus), top of antenna is about 22 feet off the ground, ends are about four feet off the ground
- radio is a Yaesu FT-857D configured as a portable system in a pelican box
- location of the picture is Cedar Mesa Campground in the Capital Reef National Park, UT.
- system designed for used in deep canyons and remote locations