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SOTAbeams Antenna Lifting Kite
The SOTAkite is specifically selected to be used as an integral piece of a kite-borne antenna system. They are easy to fly and stable making them the perfect aerial-platform. Large enough to lift antennas with ease but small enough to remain easy to control, even in high winds. Available from DX Engineering, the Antenna Lifting Kite with Plus Pack includes SOTAkite, drogue tail, 200 ft. 55 kg. braided Dacron line on reel, instructions, kite bag, 5 meter Shock Cord, two versatile top insulators and two 470K-ohm static bleed resistors. Operating wind speeds of the SOTAkite are 5 to 18 mph, which is a good wide range for maximum utility. The nylon flying surface of the kite is 168 x 100 cm (55 x 34 in.) and is considered by the manufacturer to be suitable for users ages 14 and up. Safety First: In many localities there are restrictions on kite flying. Check your local and national regulations first. Kite antennas must never be used if there is any risk of lightning. They should never be flown within the proximity of the antenna wire length to electrical power lines, any structures, or public roadways. Click "More Detail" for a link to the manufacturer's kite antenna flying guide.
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$89.99
SOTAbeams Bandpass Filter for 2 Meters
SOTAbeams Bandpass Filter for 2 Meters is made by SOTAbeams for the top of a handheld transceiver that is being used in areas with high RF levels with multiple transmitters. In these places, the HT (Hand-Talkie) can suffer from front end overload and signal blocking. This bidirectional bandpass filter can prevent that out-of-band signal overload. It is completely assembled into a very lightweight nylon case and is ready for use. It has SMA female connectors at each end and can be adapted to any low power 144-148 MHz radio or antenna. Here are the detailed specifications for the SOTAbeams Bandpass Filter for 2 Meters: Power Rating: -FM/DATA, 5 watts max., 2 watts continuous, (30% duty cycle recommended, max. continuous TX approx. 90 seconds) -SSB, 5 watts PEP max continuous Filter Bandwidth: 144 - 148 MHz Filter Attenuation: -In-band typically < 3dB -433 MHz > 70dB -155 MHz approx. 25dB -FM broadcast band >70dB -Air band > 50 dB Temperature Range: 32-122 degrees F (0 – 50 degrees C) Weight: 0.88 oz. (25 g) Dimensions: 1.77 x 0.79 x 0.71 in. (45 x 20 x 18 mm)
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$77.99
SOTAbeams Bandspringer Midi HF Portable Antennas
The SOTAbeams Bandspringer Midi HF Portable Wire Antenna is a pre-assembled random length wire antenna with counterpoise. The Bandspringer is designed for the lightweight portable specialist, it is designed to allow you to transmit and receive anywhere you go. General features: * Lightweight * Rated to 125W * Compatible with tapered-pole system or free-strung mounting * Two wire winders included (color may vary) * Two aluminum pegs (tent stakes) included What do you get? The Bandspringer is also supplied with: * Nylon carry bag * Three insulators that can be used to attach the antenna to a pole and to our own pegs (supplied attached) * Two cable ties - to give more attachment options * One 4mm to BNC Adapter * Printed web link to full instructions The Bandspringer Midi consists of two wire elements; both are made of high quality stranded wire, insulated with yellow PVC. This wire type has proved a good compromise between flexibility and performance. The yellow insulating jacket makes it easy to spot on most surfaces which makes handling much easier. The elements for the Bandspringer Midi are 42 ft. (14m). One element is the radiator the other acts as a counterpoise. The wire elements are supplied wound on a Wirewinder for easy deployment and recovery in the field. Each element is terminated in a good quality 4mm "banana plug". The radiating element has a braided nylon cord extension to make it easy to use. The extension is firmly attached to the wire at one end and has a loop at the other end. Enjoy the HF bands anywhere you go with SOTAbeams Bandspringer Midi HF Portable Wire Antennas from DX Engineering!
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$52.99