Topband: Test your transmit antenna on air

[VE6WZ_Steve]

Today I uploaded a short 6 minute video showing how to use the Kiwi radios located all over the world to test your transmit antenna.

How is the front-to-back on your 4 square really performing?
It the dipole or the vertical performing better on the DX path?
Make an azimuth polar plot of your Yagi and see how it compares to modelling.  How does the pattern change across the band?

This is not a new thing, but in this video I describe the method for those that may not be familiar with it.
No test equipment is needed.  All that’s required is a PC sitting beside your radio.

Using the “S-meter” function on the Kiwi radios makes it quick and easy to record signal levels from your transmit antenna.
This method is far more accurate than trying to estimate a signal level while watching a bouncing analog or digital S-meter.

https://youtu.be/_BMeVJQ_cwI <https://youtu.be/_BMeVJQ_cwI>

73, es HNY to all
Steve, VE6WZ