Antenna setup in the field – real SWR results... 4Wave Antenna and CW POTA activation

We've arrived at Reed Bingham State Park to test the 4Wave antenna's operation. I'll be using my Elecraft KX2 for some portable ham radio and QRP contacts today. We'll be doing some antenna testing across different bands and measuring the SWR with the built-in swr meter. In this video, I take my homemade 4Wave antenna out into the field to see how it really performs under real-world conditions. After building and tuning the antenna, it’s time for the part that really matters—field testing. I walk through the setup process, talk about the design choices behind the 4Wave, and put it to the test to evaluate signal performance, range, and overall effectiveness. Whether you're into ham radio, antenna building, or RF experimentation, this video gives you a practical look at how this unique antenna holds up outside the workshop. If you’ve been curious about building or experimenting with your own antenna designs, this is a great example of taking an idea from concept to reality. 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow along for more antenna builds and field tests! Want to learn more about Ham Radio? Check out https://hamradioprep.com/ and when you sign up use the code "W1RCP" 0:00 - Intro and Setup 1:31 - Setting up the 4Wave Antenna 2:38 - KX2 setup 5:00 - Testing 40m 6:10 - Elecraft KX2 G7UFO charger plug 10:05 - Special Announcement 10:22 - Testing 30m 13:57 - Testing 20m 18:51 - 20m is on FIRE! 19:07 - Testing 17m 22:44 - Testing 15m 23:44 - Testing 12m 24:20 - Testing 10m 24:38 - Testing 80m 24:53 - Final Thoughts