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portable QRP POTA: antenna suggestions

Posted by James (KO6NZS) · September 17, 2026 9:56 PM

Hi All, I'm interested in portable QRP POTA and am assembling a backpack for short hikes (about 1-2 miles). I have an IC-705 with all the goodies in a hiking backpack. Now, I need a couple choices for antennas. I have resonant and non-resonant (71 ft) EFHW antennas if I bring a mast or tree with me. I also have jpc-12 equivalent. I've heard rollup j-pole by Ed Fong is good. So, looking for suggestions and experiences for portable antennas. Thank…

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