I don't think you can beat the Buddipole with the 817. I have been using one
in various configurations for a couple of years now and have had more fun
with it than any other antenna. I often use a random length wire with the
ZM-2 mini ATU as well, which is great if you need a light weight set up.

I often use half the buddipole mounted on the car as a vertical with my
Yaesu FT-857 and 100W. It is far more efficient than a short mobile whip but
obviously it can't be used when mobile. The Buddipole can be used on 80m if
both coils are used with both arms as a vertical whip with an earth or
radials.

Jon G2FHF

"Manitou" wrote in message
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Hello,

Search for a good working portable HF antenna 40-10m
for field work with the FT-817.
(plus 80m + 6m +VHF and UHF????)

Witch models give good results?
TNX,
Ds