Overview

Bushcomm FD-600 Wideband Folded Dipoles

These Bushcomm FD-600 Wideband Folded Dipoles are compact, two-wire folded dipole alternatives to our best-selling model; the BBA-100 three-wire broad-band antenna. The FD-600 Folded Dipole covers the frequency range of 2-30 MHz, and has a rated power input of 600 watts PEP. Best of all, as with the majority of our antennas, no tuner is required.

The Folded Dipole is a multi-wire antenna that is relatively lightweight. By having only two stainless steel wires compared to the BBA-100's three wires, it also has less wind loading! These antennas sport an SWR of better than 2.5:1 (typically 1.5-1.6:1) from 2 to 30 MHz!

Special Features of the FD-600:
* No Tuner Required
* UV Resistant Spacer Rods
* UV Resistant Balun/Load Boxes
* Stainless Steel Wire & Fittings

Electrical Characteristics:
* Frequency Range: 2-30MHz
* Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
* Power Input: 600W PEP (voice) / 250W Continuous and Data Modes
* Input Connector: SO-239 UHF-type connection

Mechanical Characteristics:
* Shipping Weight: 5kg, (11 lbs.)
* Antenna Length: 27m, (88.58 ft.)
* Mast Spacing: 29m (95.15 ft.) Horizontal configuration
* 18m (59 ft.) footprint inverted "V" (with a 10m (32.80 ft.) high feed point)
* Built to withstand the rigors of the world's harshest environments

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Folded dipoles have existed since nearly the beginning of Amateur Radio. Broadband versions are fairly new. Take advantage of the extreme durability of these stainless-steel beauties to cover the all of ham bands and SWL shortwave frequencies. Order Bushcomm FD-600 Wideband Folded Dipoles from DX Engineering!

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