Description

This HF, VHF, and UHF antenna functions as both a resonant, legal-limit rigid dipole and vertical antenna. When used as a dipole, it covers 2 to 40 meters; deployed as a vertical, it operates on 10–20 meters as well as 220 MHz and 440 MHz. Included for mounting is a mount for 1.25-inch masts. PATENT PENDING

Specifications

• Power: Full legal limit (1500W PEP)
• RF Connection: SO-239
• Frequency: 2 – 40 Meters, plus 220MHz, & 440MHz
• Weight: 80 ounces
• Stored size: 24 x 4 1/2 inches
• Environmental operating parameters: -15 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit and winds up to 50 Mph

Included

• 2 – 5.41 meter (17′ 9″) telescopic stainless-steel whips (with “Alpha Antenna” laser engraved)
• 1 – HexTenna hub
• 2 – 30/40 meter wire clip-on 18′ elements (one set)
• 1 – 31 foot counterpoise for use when deploying the Vertical on 12-20 meters
  • Please note that Counterpoise are highly efficient tuned elements that are deployed at resonant lengths by rolling out the coil of wire.
• 1 – Top of Mast Mount that will fit on a tripod with a mast diameter up to 1.25″ (31.75mm)
• 1 – Non-padded bag. NOTE – Everything except the Optional tripod fits in the non-padded bag. Purchase the optional Large Padded Field Bag that will hold everything.

Deployment

Analysis

More Information

The whips for the HexTenna Deluxe are telescopic, so as to enable you to adjust them for the band you are using. These whips are angled to change the naturally occurring 72-ohm dipole component to 50 ohms. This is not a ‘no tune all-band antenna’. For example, when deployed for 20 meters, it has two self-supporting telescopic whips that have a total deployed length of about 34 feet. The resonance is naturally occurring as you adjust the whips for the band you would like to operate on. Furthermore, when deployed on 40 meters, then this antenna becomes an M-Dipole that is 35 feet 9 inches on each side. The HexTenna can also be configured as a Delta Loop when the Alpha Antenna option for that configuration is purchased.

FAQs: HexTenna antenna – Alpha Antenna

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Specifications and descriptions are subject to change without notice.