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WiMo QRM Eliminator
The WiMo QRM Eliminator is a simple signal phasing device that can effectively reduce or remove noise interference for dramatically improved reception from 3.5 to 60 MHz. The QRM Eliminator is based on a totally innovative concept and cannot be compared to the performance of noise blanker or DSP circuits. Removing the noise before it gets to the receiver is the superior method of interference reduction. With the WiMo QRM Eliminator you can get rid of local interference almost entirely, up to an S9 level, with the likely result of completely clear reception! You don't have to understand the cause or type of interference nor do you need to know the location of its source. It doesn't matter if the interference originates from your own station or from a welding unit hundreds of feet away. The QRM Eliminator simply connects to the antenna port of transceiver and to the antenna (or amplifier input), without any radio modifications required. An additional user supplied auxiliary receiving antenna is required, such as a properly positioned 8 ft. outdoor dipole antenna or a simple 20 ft. wire in the shack, for example. This "noise sense" antenna receives mostly unwanted signal, while the transmitting antenna receives the same interference in a different phase along with the desired signal. The QRM Eliminator allows the adjustment of the amplification and phase to cancel out the unwanted signal before it reaches the receiver front end! Noise or interference nulling can provide over 45 dB of unwanted signal suppression, in many cases resulting in clear reception of the desired signal. The QRM Eliminator is built into a shielded metal enclosure, functions over the frequency range of 3.5 through 60 MHz, and has a status LED to indicate when the unit is turned on for phasing. The unit has a built-in T/R relay with PTT control via a rear panel RCA phono connector for the transceiver amplifier keying line. The QRM Eliminator automatically switches the Main antenna connection to the transceiver during transmit. Also, simply turn the unit off to bypass the phasing unit for normal reception on the Main transmit antenna. Click "More Detail" below to see additional information about this exciting device. You may not believe the power of interference phase nulling until you have experienced it for yourself. Order the WiMo QRM Eliminator exclusively in North America from DX Engineering.
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DX Engineering AVA-3 Active Matching Units
DX Engineering AVA-3 Active Matching Units are state-of-the-art broadband receive RF operational amplifiers that achieve unparalleled weak signal reception across the radio frequency range from 40 kHz* to 30 MHz. They work as a high impedance buffer between a short antenna element of 6 to 24 feet and an economical 75 ohm feedline. The AVA-3 and a short element are intended to be mounted on a ground rod at ground level in a clear area away from all metal, towers and other antennas. The gain adjustable AVA-3 is the sole upgrade and drop-in replacement for all discontinued receive array element amplifiers including Hi-Z Antennas AMP, PLUS6-AMP, AMP-V2 and AMP-PLUS-V2 as well as DXE-AVA-2 and AVA-1. The DXE-AVA-3 Active Matching Unit is the heart of the new line of DX Engineering Receive Short Element Active Vertical Antennas, DXE-RSEAV-1. Compared to large antennas, this amplified short element method dramatically improves signal-to-noise performance for excellent VLF, LF and HF weak signal reception. Click or tap the title of the listed item for an overview - a complete description, Specifications, Required and Suggested Parts. Links to instruction manuals and charts appear in Documentation. The AVA-3 Active Matching Unit provides these features and benefits: • Ultimate frequency coverage of 40 kHz* to 30 MHz for VLF through HF (including the 2200m and 630m Amateur bands) • High Third Order Intercept (TOI) Performance +39dBm for superior strong signal handling equal to top transceivers • Consistent unit to unit gain for greatly improved array performance • Virtually Flat Gain (+/-0.4 dBm) across the entire frequency range • Internally settable gain (default -6, 0, or +6 dBm) for different ambient noise locations and element sizes • Direct DC via second F connector – internal settable choice for separate DC and RF coaxial cables for best performance, or standard Bias Tee DC on the RF coax • Each DXE-AVA-3 Active Matching Unit operates on 12 -15 VDC at 25mA • Element is grounded when power is removed • 75 ohm F connectors support field serviceable RG-6 Quad Shield suitable up to 1,000 feet for VLF through HF *Frequency coverage below 200 kHz requires Direct DC on a separate DC only coaxial cable. Please Note: To achieve the expected reception pattern, multi-element phased arrays depend upon identical gain and phase response from each element. Every individual element amplifier, its grounding, and even its feedline characteristics and length, must be identical to the others in the array. Therefore, when unrepairable failures occur, it is essential to replace and upgrade all the element amplifiers in the array with fully compatible DXE-AVA-3 units.
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DX Engineering Portable Receive Preamplifier-Attenuator
DX Engineering Portable Receive Preamplifier-Attenuator DXE-NL-PRE-ATT-1 – A very handy device to use with your receiver; handheld, portable or base. This attractive, light-weight unit comes completely assembled and tested, and provides a nominal 30 dB gain across the frequency range from 100 kHz through 30 MHz. Powered by an internal 9 volt battery (not included), it features BNC connectors for RF Input and Output, easy to use slide switches and a 'power on' LED when the preamp is on. Attenuation is selected with switches for -10 dB or -20 dB and -30 dB with both. Plus, an AM Broadcast Band Rejection Filter can be switched in or out, as needed. This unit measures 3.25 x 7.00 x 1.00 in. (WHD) and weighs approx. 8.5 oz. with the user supplied 9V battery installed. This preamplifier has a Noise Figure (NF) of 4.5 dB. This Portable Preamplifier-Attenuator is a perfect companion device for use with the DXE-NOISELOOP WD8DSB Portable Receive Flag Antenna Kit, for RFI noise finding and for MW through SW receiving. NOTE: The DXE-NL-PRE-ATT-1 Portable Receive Preamplifier-Attenuator is a Receive Only device. Attempting to transmit RF into this unit will cause damage that is not covered by warranty.
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$175.99
DX Engineering NOISELOOP Portable Receive Flag Antenna Kit
DX Engineering NOISELOOP Portable Receive Flag Antenna Kit is based on the design by Don Kirk, WD8DSB. Don's article on this antenna is published in the March 2021 issue of QST Magazine (used by permission). The DXE-NOISELOOP is a kit of parts to build this receive-only portable directional HF loop antenna, which measures only 48 by 24 inches plus 36 inches of mast-handle. It may be used while walking or stationary with your portable HF receiver. Oriented vertically, this loop antenna features a cardioid pattern at the horizon with a deep null of up to 30 dB rejection. It is an excellent tool for locating noise sources from 1.8 through 30 MHz and for low-noise, general coverage reception from the AM broadcast band through 30 MHz. An optional Preamplifier-Attenuator Unit, DXE-NL-PRE-ATT-1, may be attached to the loop mast handle for enhanced operations. An IC-705, a portable SW or a handheld HF receiver are excellent choices for searching for local noise sources with the NOISELOOP, around the neighborhood and even around your own home. This Portable Flag Antenna Kit includes everything needed to make the antenna: fiberglass tubing for the frame and handle, mounting plate, separate PC boards for the bifilar wound transformer and load resistor, antenna wire, coaxial cable with male BNC and stainless steel hardware. Simple hand tools and a solder iron are required for assembly. Included instructions detail assembly. This kit will typically take between 1 and 2 hours to build. The WD8DSB Portable Flag Antenna design has become a real game changer in direction finding of RFI on MF and HF frequencies, and you will also find it an invaluable tool when hunting RFI due to the following key features. *Unidirectional (unlike a tuned loop) *Broadband (unlike a tuned loop, excellent for AM DXing, SWL and Amateur) *Portable (easy to walk with while directional noise finding or HF Fox Hunting) Traditionally Flag antennas are large and designed for stationary use, but the idea for this antenna was to design a Portable Flag. It was designed to be the largest possible (to maximize gain) that would fit inside a car and it's still small enough to maintain a cardioid pattern up through 30 MHz. The portable Flag has an approximate dimension of 2 feet tall by 4 feet long which you (or a helper) can easily walk with while tracking down a signal. Unlike a tuned loop, the Portable Flag is a broadband antenna with unidirectional properties, and it's designed for direction finding from 1.8 to 30 MHz as long as an appropriate preamp is used. It's even useful for direction finding down in the AM broadcast band. The rear of the antenna produces a sharp null when pointed at the signal of interest and the sharp null is often used for direction finding versus using the broad peak which occurs when the front of the antenna is pointed at the signal of interest. Learn more about how to build this antenna kit by clicking on More Detail and the Documentation link for the Instruction Manual. Order your DX Engineering NOISELOOP Portable Receive Flag Antenna Kit here.
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$159.99
DX Engineering Receiver Guard Electronic RF Limiters
DX Engineering Receiver Guard RG5000HD Electronic RF Limiters are the best choice of inline devices to protect your receiver antenna inputs. The Receiver Guard is a receive antenna input limiter specifically designed to protect a sensitive receiver front-end against high levels of RF and potential damage. At the heart of each Receiver Guard is a highly effective electronic RF limiter covering 500 kHz to 150 MHz with an insertion loss under 0.15 dB up to 50 MHz and under 0.30 dB up to 150 MHz. The multi-stage design includes a gas discharge tube for maximum pulse energy protection. The DXE-RG5000HD rejects 10 watts of catastrophic receive antenna feedline RF while passing a maximum signal of about 87 dB over S-9, which is only 25 mw, a signal level that is well below the point of front end damage. Receiver Guards are a must for multiple radio contesting stations and they provide low-cost front-end "insurance." Use them in these common high-RF situations: - Receive antennas in very close proximity to transmit antennas - Field-day operations with many transmitters in close range - Multi-transmitter contesting sites - Neighboring Amateur and CB operators - Frequent high-power mobile encounters Extensively tested and proven in real-world stations, the Receiver Guard works for all radios and offers the ultimate performance required by the upper tier of transceivers tested to have the best narrow-spaced third-order dynamic range or published RMDR (Reciprocal Mixing Dynamic Range). These are passive electronic limiters, so competitive contesting stations use separate band filters in addition to the Receiver Guard. When there are high levels of RF on your receive antennas, the DX Engineering Receiver Guard generates far less harmonic noise than other limiters on the market, which allows your station to continue to operate safely and competitively. At normal HF signal levels the RG5000HD operates continuously with no effect on the performance of your station while providing the best possible protection for your radio. Here are key Receiver Guard features: * Keeps stray high levels of RF from damaging your receiver input * Ideal for separate 160 and/or 80 meter receive systems with large pulse and RF energy capture area * Uses state of the art components for maximum protection of receivers * Under 6 ns response time * Multi-Stage protection * Very low insertion loss * Uses BNC type connectors to avoid accidental connection to a transmit feedline * Has been developed and tested in world-recognized multi-multi contest station K3LR Specifications - DX Engineering Receiver Guard model DXE-RG-5000HD - Frequency Range: 0.5 through 150 MHz - Insertion Loss: < 0.15 dB up to 50 MHz, < 0.3 dB 50 MHz up to 150 MHz - VSWR: < 1.2:1 - Maximum Output Level at 10 W input: +14 dBm (0.025 W) - Maximum Power Handling: 10 W CCS (Continuous Commercial Service) - Device Impedance: 50 to 75 ohms, unbalanced - Connectors, Input and Output: BNC female Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. What happens if the receive antenna is extremely close to the transmit antenna, or there is an antenna support or other system failure that causes a high RF level to enter the receive antenna input? A DX Engineering Receiver Guard can save the day! Order yours now.
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$119.99
DX Engineering Receive Short Element Active Vertical Antennas
DX Engineering Receive Short Element Active Vertical Antennas (the RSEAV Antennas) offer excellent low noise radio frequency reception from 40 kHz to 30 MHz. Better receiving performance than full-size transmit antennas and other active makes the DXE-RSEAV-1 the best choice on the market for VLF through HF reception, including long-distance AM broadcast, Medium Wave and Shortwave (SWL), and new low-frequency Amateur bands, DXing, contesting, and everyday HF operations. Click on a listed product title and Scroll Down to see additional important information. A complete product description appears below the Specifications Overview. Instruction manual links appear in the Documentation section. The sleek and stealthy DXE-RSEAV-1 includes a high-quality three-section 8.5 ft. (2.6m) aluminum tubing whip, insulated mounting plate and the completely new DXE-AVA-3 Active Matching Unit. Its state-of-the-art broadband operational amplifier design works as a high-impedance buffer between the short antenna element and RG6U 75-ohm coax. When installed in the appropriate location, RSEAV antennas provide significantly better weak signal reception than other active receive antennas and full-size transmit-capable antennas, with substantially reduced noise and lower spurious signal interference. Receive Short Element Active Vertical Antennas are intended to be mounted on a ground rod at ground level in a clear area away from all metal, towers and other antennas. They are sold individually (DXE-RSEAV-1), or with a bias tee (DXE-RSEAV-1FVI) and DXE-RSEAV-1 Receive Short Element Active Verticals set a new standard for "Active Receive Vertical Antennas" replacing legacy DXE-ARAV-3, ARAV-2, ARAV-1 and AL-24 versions. Use multiple DXE-RSEAV-1 for all 4 and 8 element DX Engineering Receive Arrays – all 3, 4 and 8 element Hi-Z Antennas Arrays – and 2 element receive arrays with DXE-NCC-2 and NCC-1 Variable Phasing Controllers. The DXE-RSEAV-1 is designed to be a very low-gain, low-noise antenna for greatly improved signal-to-noise performance over a very wide range of frequencies. In a proper single or multi-element array installation, this Receive Vertical antenna will attenuate high-angle skywave signals, which is the goal for a low band DXing receive antenna. Low-angle, long-range DX signals are easier to copy with a good radio and DX Engineering Receive Short Element Active Vertical Antennas. Please Note: To achieve the expected reception pattern, multi-element phased arrays depend upon identical gain and phase response from each element. Every individual element amplifier, its grounding, and even its feedline characteristics and length, must be identical to the others in the array. Therefore, when unrepairable failures occur, it is essential to replace or upgrade all the elements in the array with identical, fully compatible DXE-RSEAV-1 antennas or DXE-AVA-3 units.
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COMTEK Current Feedline Chokes
The updated COMTEK CFC-50A 50 ohm Feedline Chokes consist of 75 heavy-duty mix-31 RF choke beads on a length of RG400 PTFE coax terminated at both ends with silver-plated PTFE PL-259/UHF male connectors and the correct length of heat-shrink tubing. COMTEK Current Feedline Chokes ensure that stray RF does not flow on the outside shield of your feedlines. They are typically installed at the antenna feedpoint connection. They may also be used where a long run of feedline leaves a remote antenna switch or a tower. They are also very effective at the shack end of a long run of on-the-ground or above-ground coaxial feedline, to block unwanted RF signals and noise picked up on the shield. These chokes provide excellent common mode impedance and handle up to 5 kW from 1.8 to 54 MHz. These chokes are assembled except for the tubing needs to be installed and heat-shrinked after the choke is positioned as it will be installed.
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$131.49
Chelegance WV-601 Aluminum All Band Passive Loop Antennas
Chelegance WV-601 Aluminum All Band Passive Loop Antennas provide low noise, directional receive coverage across all frequencies from 0-999MHz. This broadband antenna is passive, meaning that it doesn't require power in order to operate, and that helps it to be low noise as it doesn't amplify both the signals that you want to hear and the noise that you don't want to hear. The WV-601 is a broadband antenna provides reception across the Long Wave (144-288KHz), Medium Wave (540-1700KHz), Short Wave (2.3-30MHz), FM Broadcast (64-108MHz), VHF Air band (118-137MHz), VHF (140-380MHz), UHF (380-512MHz) and the UHF Public Service bands (770-860MHz), as well as everything in between. In addition to the broadband receive, this loop antenna can be used for transmit on the 2m and 70cm bands at 10 watts or less. At a mere 27.6 in. in diameter, and weighing in at 4.4 lbs., this antenna doesn't require much in the way of a mast to support it and it can even be used portable should one wish to do so. This allows for use on events like Field Day or even a POTA activation. This antenna comes with: • Antenna Loop • Supporting Mast with installing accessories • 10-meter Feedline (BNC male to BNC female connector) • 1-meter Feedline (3.5 to BNC male) • 1-meter Feedline (BNC male to BNC male) • SMA Adapter • User Manual Additional Feature and Specifications: Frequency Range RX: 0 – 999MHz / TX: 144 – 148MHz & 430 – 440MHz Net Weight 2kg (antenna) / 5kg (packaged）
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VA6AM Engineering HF Band-Pass Filters
VA6AM Engineering HF Band-Pass Filters are very high-quality multi-stage inline passive electronic devices designed to specifically limit the transmitting and receiving RF passband to a single Amateur band. They provide the clear benefit of a dramatically lower noise floor for enhanced single-band weak signal reception that is desired by DXers, elite contesting stations and Field Day operations. Used individually on mono-band radio and antenna combinations, these filters provide the isolation required, eliminating image and harmonic RF interference issues for dedicated mono-band operations in multi-radio contesting environments. Required for use with transmit multiplexers, these filters provide the additional isolation needed to allow multiple transceivers to be operated on different bands simultaneously on the same antenna.
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$235.99
InnovAntennas Ferrite Bead Baluns
InnovAntennas Ferrite Bead Baluns are fully assembled and ready to install, to achieve the absolute best performance from an InnovAntennas Yagi or other balanced terminal antennas. In contrast to wound baluns, ferrite bead choke baluns have the advantage of covering a wide frequency range for multiple bands. As required for most Yagi antennas from InnovAntennas with 50 ohm direct feed, ring terminals are installed on one end for the studded feedpoint connection. The other end is terminated in either Type-N or SO-239/UHF Female for the appropriate band coverage and impedance. Heat shrink filled with a UV-resistant adhesive provides a waterproof cover over the ferrite beads on the cable and the connector. Why do I need a Balun on my Yagi? Ferrite Bead Baluns offered by InnovAntennas provide very important functions of a balun, which is not well understood. For proper antenna performance, a ferrite bead balun inhibits common-mode current two important ways; A) it prevents RF flow on the outside the coax shield cable when transmitting, and B) it prevents stray RF noise picked up by the coax cable shield from entering the antenna system and affecting the receiver. What happens on the antenna without a RF choke balun? Several problems can occur. When an unbalanced feedline is connected directly to a balanced antenna with no BALUN in place, common-mode currents will run on the outside of the coaxial cable shield. The Yagi feedpoint is forced out of balance causing a skew and diminished beam antenna pattern and gain. A loss of Front-to-Back ratio (F/B) can occur, as well as detuning that affects antenna frequency, potentially causing increased SWR. In addition to the pattern distorting performance drop, radiation from the antenna feedline can cause interference to home and business electronics. The other very important benefit of using a wideband ferrite bead balun is to reduce received noise in certain situations. While the noise produced by many household products is normally at very low levels, sensitive ham radio receivers can be affected, which can prevents weak signals being heard. RF noise picked up on the coax cable shield will enter the antenna system feedpoint when no ferrite bead choke balun is installed at the feedpoint.
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DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 Feedline Choke and Mount Kits
DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 Feedline Choke and Mount Kits, DXE-MC20-FCM, provide current balance and feedline isolation on coaxial cables for all types of HF through 6 meter antennas including verticals, rotatable dipoles, directional beams and Yagi antennas. Intended for 50 ohm feedlines operated at low SWR, this combination of mounting plate bracket and effective 50 ohm RF choke handles full-legal-power-plus and provides higher common mode impedance (CMI) across a greater frequency range than competing feedline choke and line isolators and previous DX Engineering and Comtek models. High CMI across the AM Broadcast band and the HF/6M spectrum is essential to provide sufficient suppression of unwanted transmitted and received RFI/BCI current on the feedline shield exterior. With less noise and interference you will hear and be heard using a DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 Feedline Choke and Mount Kits. DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 Feedline Choke and Mount Kits bring new parts together to work on many types of antennas. They provide improved RF isolation and current balance at either end of the feedline and at the feedpoint of a vertical, a beam, rotatable dipole or other antenna feedline. This is a unique perpendicular choke mount that allows a beneficial separation between the ferrite of the choke and the antenna boom or mast, resulting in improved choking performance compared to a choke mounted on metal. The UV black high-strength polymer mounting plate provides additional isolation and holes for different mounting positions for the choke, horizontal or vertical. Stainless steel hardware is included to attach the plate to the stainless steel mounting bracket, which has laser cut holes for one of five optional DX Engineering Saddle Clamps to cover mast or boom sizes from 1 to 2 in. and 2.375 to 3 in. Click "More Detail" for additional information and click Suggested Parts for required optional items including one saddle clamp to fit your mast or boom and coaxial cable assemblies. Maxi-Core® 20 Feedline Chokes features high quality silver-plated PTFE dielectric SO-239 (UHF female) connectors. The SO-239 connector limits power handling to 5 kW or less at low SWR and reduced power at elevated SWR. These feedline chokes exhibit very low insertion loss and inherently low SWR. They are built into a convenient weather resistant NEMA enclosure with weep holes at all four corners of the "bottom" side of the enclosure, to vent properly when mounted vertically or horizontally for all types of antennas. Make your antenna play to its potential; reduce RFI and improve reception with DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 Feedline Choke and Mount Kits.
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$207.98
Unified Microsystems RAS-4 Receive Antenna Switch
Unified Microsystems RAS-4 Receive Antenna Switch is an outdoor capable remote relay unit that allows the operator to select up to four antennas. Receive only antennas are critical for success on the low bands. Due to the wavelengths of the low bands, these antennas cannot be rotated. Several very effective receive only antennas are mono-directional or bi-directional, including Beverage, Reversible Beverage, Beverage on the Ground (BOG), Reversible Beverage on the Ground (RBOG) and many others,. Therefore, a high quality, low noise four port receive antenna switch is required to cover all of the directions with multiple antennas. Common mode noise pick up can ruin the performance of receive antenna systems, so the RAS-4 isolates both the center conductor and shield of unselected ports. An internal bifilar ferrite choke further reduces common mode currents. This unit features female F connectors for RG6U coax with male F connectors, the standard field-serviceable coaxial cable assemblies for receive antenna systems. A very important requirement for dual feedline Reversible Beverage and RBOG antennas is provided by the RAS-4. By default, unselected ports are terminated for 75 ohms. The user can change to 50 ohm, open circuit, or center conductor-shield short by soldering wire jumpers. The RAS-4 is housed in a NEMA rated enclosure with a gasket lid. A cable gland seals the control cable entry. The internal circuit board has a conformal coating for additional protection. The RAS-4 can be mounted outdoors, with the enclosure flanges or with the included L bracket for mounting to a pole or post. The RAS-4 Receive Antenna Switch is a receive-only relay unit that cannot be used for transmitting antennas. The required in-shack control console switch is not included. The RAS-4 will work with a commercial or a simple home brewed, positive 12V One-of-Four switch. Choose from DX Engineering, EA4TX and others for manual or automated switching. Unified Microsystems RAS-4 Receive Antenna Switch Specifications Antenna Selection: 4 receive antennas to 1 main feedline Dimensions: Approx. 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.25 in. (11.4 x 8.9 x 8.3 cm), not including the bracket. Connector type: F (5 total) Unselected port termination: 75 ohm default; 50 ohm; open; shorted. Wire jumper selectable VSWR: < 1.5:1 from 100 kHz to 20 MHz Insertion loss: < 0.4dB from 100 kHz to 20 MHz Port to Port Isolation: > 45dB from 100 kHz to 20 MHz Control Cable: 3 wire plus ground (4 total conductors), Not included Switch Controller: 12 to 14 Vdc, Not included
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Momobeam RFC-LI 1kW Single Core Line Isolator RF Choke Baluns
Momobeam RFC-LI 1kW Single Core Line Isolator RF Choke Baluns are efficient broadband common mode current chokes designed to ensure proper current balance and clean transitions between balanced resonant antennas—such as dipoles and Yagi antennas—and unbalanced coaxial feed lines. By delivering excellent suppression of unwanted common mode current across a wide frequency range, these RF chokes help maintain optimal antenna performance and protect sensitive station equipment. Common mode currents can cause a variety of station problems, including elevated receiver noise levels, inaccurate SWR measurements, and interference affecting nearby electronic devices or equipment within the shack. The RFC LI effectively prevents these issues by stopping common mode current from traveling on the outside of the coaxial shield, ensuring cleaner transmit and receive performance under all operating conditions.
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$144.99
DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 1:1 Balun and Mount Kits
DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 1:1 Balun and Mount Kits, DXE-MC20-1-1BM, provide current balance and feedline isolation for HF through 6 meter verticals, rotatable dipoles, directional beams and Yagi antennas. Intended for 50 ohm feedpoint antennas that offer low SWR, this combination of mounting plate bracket and effective 1:1 RF choke balun handles full-legal-power-plus and provides higher common mode impedance (CMI) across a greater frequency range than competing balun models and previous DX Engineering and Comtek models. Their high CMI across the AM Broadcast band and the HF/6M spectrum is essential to provide sufficient suppression of unwanted transmitted and received RFI/BCI current on the feedline shield exterior. With less noise and interference you will hear and be heard using a DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 1:1 Balun and Mount Kit. A similar kit was formerly known as the Vertical Feedline Current Choke. But, the Maxi-Core® 20 1:1 Balun and Mount Kit bring new parts together to work on many types of antennas. They provide improved RF isolation of the feedline and current balance at the feedpoint of a vertical, a beam or rotatable dipole. This is a unique perpendicular mount that allows a beneficial separation between the ferrite of the balun and the antenna boom or mast, resulting in improved choking performance compared to a balun mounted on metal. The UV black high-strength polymer mounting plate provides additional isolation and holes for different mounting positions for the balun, horizontal or vertical. Stainless steel hardware is included to attach the plate to the stainless steel mounting bracket, which has laser cut holes for one of five optional DX Engineering Saddle Clamps to cover mast or boom sizes from 1 to 2 in. and 2.375 to 3 in. Maxi-Core® 20 Baluns feature 1/4-20 stainless steel hardware and a high quality silver-plated PTFE dielectric SO-239 (UHF female) input connector. The SO-239 connector limits power handling to 5 kW or less at low SWR and reduced power at elevated SWR. These baluns exhibit very low insertion loss and inherently low SWR. Maxi-Core ® 20 Baluns are built into a convenient weather resistant NEMA enclosure with weep holes at all four corners of the "bottom" side of the enclosure, to vent properly when mounted vertically or horizontally for all types of antennas. Click "More Detail" for additional information and click Suggested Parts for optional items required, including one saddle clamp to fit your mast or boom, and a wiring kit or flexible copper strap to connect the balun to the antenna feedpoint terminals. Make your antenna play to its potential; reduce RFI and improve reception with DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 1:1 Balun and Mount Kits.
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RF Meca 200W Transmit Band Pass Filters
RF Meca 200W Transmit Band Pass Filters are perfect for contesting at low power and for DXpeditions when multiband antennas are used. These high-quality bandpass filters, from the French manufacturer RF Meca, feature an HF-tight sheet metal housing to maintain optimal functionality and signal integrity. Advantages of RF Meca Bandpass Filters. Reduction of Interference: Band pass filters block unwanted signals outside the target frequency band, minimizing interference from adjacent frequencies and improving signal quality. Improved Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR): By suppressing noise and interference outside the desired frequency range, band pass filters enhance the SNR. This makes it easier for the receiver to detect weak signals in the target frequency band, effectively increasing the system's sensitivity. Avoiding Overload: Strong signals outside the target band can overload the receiver and cause distortion. Band pass filters prevent this by allowing only the desired frequency band to pass through. Avoidance of Harmonic Interference: Band pass filters help suppress harmonic and other non-linear distortions that could radiate into neighboring bands.
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InnovAntennas 144MHz Current Baluns
InnovAntennas 144MHz Current Baluns help to keep common mode currents off your feedline and they ensure that you get the best performance out of your antennas. These InnovAntenna baluns feature a ferrite core covered in a glue filled UV stable heat-shrink. Ring terminals allow for easy connection to the feed point of your Yagi antenna. Why use a balun? When an unbalanced coaxial feedline connects to a balanced antenna, unwanted currents can flow along the coax, distorting your antenna pattern and reducing its Front-to-Back ratio. These currents can also introduce RF interference in your home and even your neighbors' homes. Additionally, the coax can act as an antenna, picking up noise and degrading weak-signal reception. InnovAntennas 144MHz Current Baluns prevent these issues by properly matching your antenna's balanced feedpoint to your unbalanced coax system.
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$119.99
Antennas-Amplifiers 6400 1.25-meter Receive Band Pass Filters
Antennas-Amplifiers 6400 1.25-meter Receive Band Pass Filters are optimized for the 1.25-meter (220–225MHz) amateur band, these filters deliver reliable 50 ohm performance with <0.25 dB insertion loss, preserving weak signals while reducing out of band interference. N type female connectors ensure consistent, low loss connections, and the filter's long lasting construction makes it a smart, economical choice for operators seeking enhanced receive performance without compromise. Antennas-Amplifiers continues to set the standard in high performance RF engineering, offering one of the broadest and most advanced collections of ham radio antennas, low noise components, and precision band pass filters available today. The 6400 Series 1.25 meter Receive Band Pass Filters are expertly engineered with high Q designs and exceptionally low insertion loss, ensuring outstanding selectivity and signal purity across demanding multi station, contest, and DX environments.
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$139.99
Antennas-Amplifiers 6250 2-meter Receive Band Pass Filters
Antennas Amplifiers 6250 2 Meter Receive Band Pass Filters offer an economical and highly effective solution for operators seeking clean, selective performance across the 144–148MHz VHF 2-meter band. Designed with carefully tuned, high selectivity circuitry, these filters maintain an impressively low insertion loss of under 0.4 dB, ensuring excellent signal transparency while minimizing degradation of weak signals. Precise engineering and adjustment techniques deliver an input return loss better than –20dB, providing stable, low noise operation ideal for sensitive receive paths. Featuring a 50 ohm nominal impedance and N-Type connectors, the 6250 filters integrate seamlessly into a wide range of 2 meter receive only setups, including weak signal stations, repeater sites, satellite ground stations, and multi radio environments where strong out of band signals can impair performance. These filters offer a reliable, cost effective way to enhance 2 meter reception while protecting front end equipment from unwanted interference.
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$129.99
DX Engineering NCC-2 Receive Filter Sets
DX Engineering NCC-2 Receive Filter Sets provide an added dimension to the receive capabilities of the NCC-2 Receive Antenna Phasing System. These advanced plug-in filter module and adapter board pairs offer frequency-specific receive enhancements. The packages are available in pairs of high pass, band pass, and low pass frequency ranges with filter cut-off and center frequencies that correspond to the major Amateur low bands, 160, 80, 40 meters. Filter insertion loss is only about 1 dB. NCC-2 Receive Filter Sets are pairs of the original NCC-1 filters of the same type, each with the required RXFL-1 Filter Adapter. Both NCC-2 channels, "CH A RX ANT IN" and "CH B RX ANT IN" will benefit from the same pass-band characteristics. High pass, band pass, or low pass filter sets are available for users to choose and install into their NCC-2 for their desired application. By reducing or excluding frequency-specific interfering noise and signals, the noise floor of the desired passband can be dramatically lowered for greatly improved reception. Be aware that when filter pairs are installed, the NCC-2 no longer responds to signals out of the passband. In other words, at this time there is no electronically switched bypass for installed filters. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. The NCC-2 Receive Filters displayed here, and higher frequency band filters, are also available as single filters for the NCC-2, to create alternative wide-pass filter sets, and for DX Engineering single channel accessories, including the DXE-RPA-2, DXE-DMC-2 and the DXE RTR-2. The simplest way to filter your NCC-2 is to order one of these DX Engineering Receive Filter Sets for your unit and enjoy the best possible filtered performance from your DX Engineering NCC-2 Receive Antenna Phasing System.
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Antennas-Amplifiers 6505 70cm Low Loss Receive Band Pass Filters
Antennas-Amplifiers 6505 70cm Low Loss Receive Band Pass Filters are engineered for optimal performance in weak signal, terrestrial, and EME applications. Designed for direct connection to a coaxial relay, the 6505 filter minimizes insertion loss in the receive path, ensuring that wideband preamplifiers experience virtually no degradation to their noise performance. By sharply rejecting strong out of band signals, the 6505 provides stable operation in environments with strong adjacent band or high power local signals. The filter is housed in a sturdy 0.8 mm brass enclosure, providing excellent mechanical stability, long term durability, and consistent electrical characteristics over time.
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$175.99
Momobeam RFC-SC Single Core 1kW RF Choke Baluns
Momobeam RFC SC Single Core 1 kW RF Choke Baluns are efficient broadband common mode current (CMC) chokes designed to ensure proper current balance and clean transitions between balanced resonant antennas—such as dipoles and Yagi antennas—and unbalanced coaxial feed lines. By delivering excellent suppression of unwanted CMC across a wide frequency range, these RF chokes help maintain optimal antenna performance and protect sensitive station equipment. Common mode currents can cause a variety of station problems, including elevated receiver noise levels, inaccurate SWR measurements, and interference affecting nearby electronic devices or equipment within the shack. The RFC SC effectively prevents these issues by stopping CMC from traveling on the outside of the coaxial shield, ensuring cleaner transmit and receive performance under all operating conditions. Thanks to its broadband characteristics, the RFC SC can be used with virtually any 50 ohm feed antenna system. It is ideal for Yagi antennas, resonant dipoles, and any installation where clean feedline behavior is essential. The choke also serves as an excellent replacement for damaged or aging 1:1 RF chokes or baluns, offering improved suppression and modern build quality. With robust performance, wide compatibility, and reliable common mode current elimination, the Momobeam RFC SC Single Core 1 kW RF Chokes provide a simple yet essential upgrade for ensuring your antenna system operates at its best.
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Momobeam RFC-LI 2kW Dual Core Line Isolator RF Choke Baluns
Momobeam RFC-LI 2kW Dual Core Line Isolator RF Choke Baluns are efficient broadband common mode current chokes designed to ensure proper current balance and clean transitions between balanced resonant antennas—such as dipoles and Yagi antennas—and unbalanced coaxial feed lines. By delivering excellent suppression of unwanted common mode current across a wide frequency range, these RF chokes help maintain optimal antenna performance and protect sensitive station equipment. Common mode currents can cause a variety of station problems, including elevated receiver noise levels, inaccurate SWR measurements, and interference affecting nearby electronic devices or equipment within the shack. The RFC LI effectively prevents these issues by stopping common mode current from traveling on the outside of the coaxial shield, ensuring cleaner transmit and receive performance under all operating conditions.
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I0JXX LNA Receive Preamplifiers
I0JXX LNA Receive Preamplifiers offer high gain amplification with very low internal noise for VHF and UHF amateur band optimized devices used world-wide by experimenters and contest enthusiasts. Excellent receive-only performance at low current is achieved by these compact 12VDC units, available in two connector configurations: SMA female input and output, or Type N male input and female output. LNA (low noise amplifiers) offer preamplification using ultra-low noise components as good or better than most receiver front ends, to preserve the capabilities of a low-noise antenna system. Typically, they do not have relays in the signal path that might introduce noise or loss. These devices can be used directly in most receive applications and may be used to build a sequencer-controlled Receive-Transmit relay system for two-way VHF or UHF communications. I0JXX LNA Receive Preamplifiers are built with high quality components including low-loss FR4 copper clad PCBs and environmentally safe tri-chrome high-conductivity passivated aluminum chassis. View the specific device specifications on each part detail page.
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Antennas-Amplifiers 6500 Ultra Low Loss 70cm Receive Band Pass Filters
Antennas-Amplifiers 6500 Ultra Low Loss 70cm Receive Band Pass Filters are especially engineered for high performance terrestrial and EME applications. Placed ahead of any wideband LNA, it prevents overload and desensitization caused by strong out of band signals while preserving the amplifier's noise figure. It's precisely defined 430–450MHz passband ensures clean signal reception without compromising weak signal performance, even in demanding RF environments. Designed for stations requiring maximum front end protection with minimal insertion loss, this filter delivers exceptionally high input return loss and rugged, reliable connectivity through N type female connectors.
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