Overview

EAntenna Sloper Antennas

The EAntenna Slopers are shortened with a coil to reduce the antenna length, but behave like quarter-wave sloper antennas. Like any Sloper antenna, it is directional with a low angle for excellent long range DX results. Directivity is away from the supporting metal mast or tower, toward the lower end of the sloper. If a non-metallic vertical support is used for the sloper, an additional vertical wire counterpoise is required.

The antenna wire is 2mm (approx. 12 AWG) with UV-resistant insulation for durability. This antenna does not include a balun, but use with a feedline choke, line isolator, or coax bead choke is recommended to achieve the desired results. These antennas are rated for 2 kW CW.

The EAntenna EASLP160S achieves a considerable 2:1 SWR bandwidth of 75 kHz.
The EAntenna EASLP80S achieves a respectable 2:1 SWR bandwidth of 210 kHz.

The assembly and deployment of this antenna is simple. The feedpoint of the antenna is attached to the mast or tower at the minimum height listed below, or higher, if possible, for better results. If supported by a tree, this antenna requires a grounded vertical wire counterpoise, in addition to the coax feedline. With antenna support rope, extend the insulated end to a support a minimum of 10 ft. above the ground. This antenna is preset to the bottom of the band. Adjust to higher frequencies within the band with 5 cm (2 in.) cuts for gradual changes while using an antenna analyzer. In just 5 minutes you can prune the antenna to cover the desired portion of the band.

Physical Characteristics of the EAntenna Slopers:
* EASLP160 Total Length: 17.7m (58.0 ft.); Minimum Height: 12.7m (41.6 ft.)
* EASLP80 Total Length: 11.0m (36.0 ft.); Minimum Height: 8.0m (26.2 ft.)

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