Your Go‑Anywhere HF/VHF/UHF Antenna for POTA, SOTA & Emergency Comms
🌲 The Ultimate Portable Antenna for Operators Who Refuse to Compromise
Whether you’re activating a park, deploying in the field, or preparing for emergency communications, the POTA Performer delivers true multiband performance in a rugged, ultra‑portable package.
Covering 2–20 meters + 220 + 440 MHz, this 9-band antenna is engineered for operators who want maximum capability with minimum setup time.
No gimmicks. No inflated gain claims. Just real‑world performance backed by physics.
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🎯 Why Operators Choose the POTA Performer (VertiTenna)
✔ True 7‑Band Coverage
Operate HF, VHF, and UHF from a single compact system:
- 2m, 6m, 10m, 12m, 15m, 17m, 20m
- Plus 220 MHz & 440 MHz for full‑spectrum versatility
✔ Field‑Ready in Minutes
Includes everything you need for rapid deployment:
- 17′ 9″ telescopic whip (collapses to 23″)
- Two 18′ counterpoise radials
- Ground spike for instant setup
- Guying kit for stability
- Shoulder‑strap carry bag for grab‑and‑go ops
✔ High Power Handling
Run it confidently with:
- 1200W PEP SSB
- 600W CW
- 300W digital
This antenna is built for power and QRP.
✔ Flexible Deployment Options
Use it as a:
- A ground‑mounted vertical
- A mast‑mounted portable vertical
- A vertical on the optional Tripod with raised counterpoise system
- Just slide the Spike into the Adapter Hole on the top or the tripod
🚀 Performance You Can Trust
The POTA Performer is engineered for real‑world conditions, not idealized simulations.
Operators consistently report:
- Low SWR across all supported bands
- Strong DX and NVIS performance
- Reliable contacts even in compromised locations
- Excellent durability in field environments
- EmComm reliability even at low power levels
🧰 What’s Included
Everything in one complete kit:
- Telescopic 17′ 9″ vertical element
- Two 18′ radials + stakes
- Ground spike
- Guying kit (ring + ropes + stakes)
- Top‑of‑mast mount (fits up to 1″ OD mast)
- Carry bag
- User guide
🔧 Setup and Easy Tuning
Tune the counterpoise your way:
- Roll‑adjust to length using the included Velcro strap
- Or cut to resonance using optional spade connectors
This antenna is designed for operators who want fast, intuitive tuning without dragging a full toolbox into the field.
⚡ Analysis
| All SWRs can be tuned to resonance provided in this chart. | |
| Frequency to follow | SWR to follow |
| 440 MHz | SWR of 1.39 to 1 |
| 220 MHz | SWR of 1.1 to 1 |
| 2 Meters | SWR of 2.4 to 1 |
| 6 Meters | SWR of 1.6 to 1 |
| 10 Meters | SWR of 1.02 to 1 |
| 12 Meters | SWR of 1.15 to 1 |
| 15 Meters | SWR of 1.05 to 1 |
| 17 Meters | SWR of 1.17 to 1 |
| 20 Meters | SWR of 1.49 to 1 |
🧭 Radials vs Counterpoise
- The included Radials can be laid on the ground for easiest deployment and operation, or
- The included Counterpoise can be raised and deployed at resonant length by cutting it for resonance.
- A section of PVC pipe like the one Available by CLICKING HERE can be used to raise the included Mounting Hardware.
- The included Metal Spike can then be Zip Tied at the base of the PVC pipe for support.
🧩 Tuning the Counterpoise
There are two methods for tuning the Counterpoise for resonance.
- Achieve the resonant length of the raised Counterpoise by rolling up or out the wire element, which can be secured with the included VELCO strap.
- Alternatively, spade connectors that are Available by CLICKING HERE can be used at the connection points after you cut the wire elements to resonant length for your POTA Performer.
💰 Great Value
**This antenna delivers exceptional value by combining true 7‑band HF/VHF/UHF coverage with rugged, field‑ready construction at a price far below competing multiband portable systems. You’re getting a complete, high‑power, rapid‑deploy kit that performs like gear costing twice as much—making it one of the smartest investments a portable operator can make.
👂 We listen!
We are dedicated to improving all of our Portable VHF UHF HF Antennas. Specifications and descriptions are subject to change without notice.
⭐ Real Operator Feedback
“My third contact QRP was from Texas to Italy on 5 watts.”
— Verified Owner
“Perfect antenna… quality hardware… many years of use.”
— Verified Owner
“Very heavy‑duty whip. Excellent performance.”
— Verified Owner
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I want to extend my thanks what a perfect antenna. The website made purchasing a breeze and before I knew it, it was at my door. Cannot wait to take it out on my first adventure here in a little over a week. The quality of the antenna and the mounting hardware, I believe will provide many years of use.
The overall quality of the antenna system is excellent. The telescoping antenna is very heavy duty. I was very impressed with the performance as well. My third contact QRP was from Texas to Italy on 5 watts. The only improvement I would like to see is on the carry bag. It’s a little light weight.
Neat piece of kit! Well thought out and well constructed.
Great antenna whip and fine customer service.