80 to 6 METERS COVERAGE 1500 Watts PEP SSB 350 Watts MAX CW / RTTY/ DIGITAL MODES
Radiator Length – available models from 24′ up to 66′ available
Weight – varies by model
Polarization – Vertical, Horizontal, Sloped
Connector – SO-239 50 ohm
SWR < 1.3:1 or better After tuning in all bands (wide range tuner required)
Bands – from 3.0 MHz to 54 MHz (80 to 6 meters)
Radials or counterpoise – not required
Martin J –
I admit I was skeptical at first, but this Antenna really works! I have the 49 foot version and was surprised how well it loads 80 and 40 meters, being so short didn’t see that coming. I run 100 feet of coaxial cable and the 1:1 Isolator also from Ultimax, keeps the RF out of my shack. Have also run 500 watts through with no issue on SSB, for carrier and digital modes I generally keep it at 300 watts or so with no issues ever! I recommend getting the longest one you can because the efficiency will be better as you go longer, but do not be put off if you can only do a short length because most of the magic is inside the box and with only 49 feet I am working the world from 6 to 80m
Albert –
I have run this until now in the 24 foot configuration for almost a decade. I run it as a vertical up a jackite pole. it is on the roof of my house and I’ve been running lots of QRP SSB. I like the antenna so much I bought a second one for portable use. i’ve worked all over the world with it on 5 watts SSB. from my house in Central Washington state I have worked Japan long path. Albert has always been fantastic when it comes to support and questions. I am sold on this company and these antennas.
Brian Richman –
This is an outstanding option for space restricted antenna use. I was going to put it in my attic but it is outside now in an inverted V configuration. I am in Texas and am getting QSO’s from the EU, Africa and of course all over North as well as a few from South America. I was surprised it doesn’t even have a connection for a counterpoise wire, but then if it uses the COAX sheath for that it’s Ok. I have a 1:1 UNUN on the shack end. SWR is down to 1.0:1 through my MFJ-949D tuner driven by my IC-7300 at full power both on SSB and digital modes. Nice product.