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DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 Baluns and Feedline Chokes

The present-day DX Engineering was launched in the year 2000. To celebrate our 20th Anniversary in the year 2020 we have developed a new line of Baluns and Feedline Chokes. Introducing DX Engineering "Maxi-Core® 20" Baluns and Feedline Chokes. They reduce or eliminate currents on the outside of your feedline allowing you to hear and to be heard much better. They keep more RFI/BCI out of your antenna and receiver and transfer more of your transmitted signal to the antenna for higher efficiency, the best antenna pattern and maximum performance. Signaling a new era of RF performance across the 1.8 to 54 MHz frequency range, DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 Baluns and Feedline Chokes handle full-legal-power-plus and provide higher common mode impedance (CMI) across a greater frequency range than competing models and even previous DX Engineering and Comtek models. Years of R&D coupled with major advancements in test equipment and techniques combined with custom ferrite materials have allowed our engineering team to design the DX Engineering Maxi-Core® 20 Baluns and Feedline Chokes. Maxi-Core® 20 Baluns and Chokes have high CMI across the AM Broadcast band and the HF/6M spectrum, which is essential to provide sufficient suppression of unwanted transmitted and received RFI/BCI current on the feedline shield exterior. Hear and be heard with DXE Maxi-Core® 20 Baluns and Feedline Chokes. Choose superior performance from these models: * DXE-MC20-1-1 Maxi-Core® 20 - 1:1 Current Choke Balun - For all HF-6m balanced antennas with a 50 ohm feedpoint, including resonant dipoles, loops, Yagis, beams, etc. * DXE-MC20-FC Maxi-Core® 20 - 1:1 Feedline Choke – This high CMI line isolator is perfect for use in line on 50 ohm coaxial feedlines, at the antenna, tower or shack end of the feedline. * DXE-MC20-1-1T Maxi-Core® 20 - 1:1 Current Choke Balun – This 1:1 "T" model is for force feeding antennas with a tuner. Use it at the end of ladder line of any impedance or mounted on a coax fed non-resonant antenna. This model tolerates operation at high SWR on non-resonant multi-band antennas. * DXE-MC20-C4-1 Maxi-Core® 20 - 4:1 Current Choke Balun is for use on antennas with a 200 ohm feedpoint and at the end of any impedance ladder line, especially on antenna systems with higher impedance. This model tolerates operation at high SWR on non-resonant multi-band antennas. * DXE-MC20-V4-1 Maxi-Core® 20 - 4:1 Voltage Balun is a 200 ohm to 50 ohm transformer for use on random long-wire and OCF antenna applications. This true voltage balun is intentionally designed with low CMI for antennas that need a transformer without RF choking for easier antenna tuner operation and it tolerates elevated SWR. Maxi-Core® 20 Baluns and Feedline Chokes are built into a convenient weather resistant NEMA enclosure that is mounted easily with optional brackets. They 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 at low SWR and reduced power at elevated SWR. These baluns and the feedline choke exhibit very low insertion loss and inherently low SWR. Optional mounting brackets are available for use on wire antennas or for verticals, Yagi and beam antennas. See the Suggested Parts tab after clicking "More Detail" on the model of interest. Combination packages that include balun or choke and mounting bracket are also available.

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$141.99

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$169.99

Spooltenna Parks-EFHW4010 End Fed Half Wave Portable Wire Antennas

Spooltenna Parks-EFHW4010 End Fed Half Wave Portable Wire Antennas are compact, lightweight antennas specifically designed for portable amateur radio operations like POTA SOTA, and Field Day. Its innovative spool form factor is intended to ensure rapid deployment and teardown, providing a frustration-free operating experience that doesn't compromise performance.

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$149.00

microHAM ARCO Advanced Rotator Controllers

microHAM ARCO Advanced Rotator Controllers were created to replace all other rotator control units. They raise the bar as THE state-of-the-art rotator controllers, designed and built for reliability, to work with virtually any rotator. Completely self-contained, ARCO Rotator Controllers do not require a computer or any external devices for setup or operation and offer a broad selection of interfaces for remote control. microHAM ARCO Rotator Controllers feature a beautifully organized 7-inch touch screen LCD with a colorful Great Circle azimuthal map, digital heading and other rotator control functions that are within easy reach. The user's location is easily entered to be the center of the beam heading map. Control azimuth or elevation heading with the handy "Touch 'n Tune" feature while taking advantage of the four different radius settings, live grey line projection, multiple coloring options and automatic day/night color schemes making the ARCO useful for VHF enthusiasts. All rotator settings, including compensation for power loss in the motor cabling, are menu-driven, without the need to open the cover. Click the link below to read more about the exciting microHAM ARCO Advanced Rotator Controllers.

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$1,389.99

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$1,499.99

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

VA6AM Engineering HF Multiplexers

VA6AM Engineering HF Multiplexers are transmit and receive capable Diplexers and Triplexers that are sophisticated RF filtering splitter/combiners. Always used along with monoband HF Band-Pass Filters, they allow multi-transceiver stations to share a single multi-band antenna, simplifying multi-op antenna systems. Supplied with standard UHF Female/SO-239 connectors, HF transmit multiplexers are great for Field Day, contesting and multi-op DXing. Use them anytime you need to operate multiple rigs on one multi-band antenna! Insertion loss is negligible; typically, less than 0.2dB in band! VA6AM Engineering Diplexers and Triplexers provide good levels of isolation between band ports. The multiplexer's main purpose is to provide 50-ohm SO-239 connections for multiple transceivers and balance the impedances for a single 50-ohm feedline to a multi-band antenna. Alternatively, VA6AM Engineering Diplexers and Triplexers can be used to combine multiple low-SWR resonant antennas into a switchless multiband system for a single transceiver.

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$359.99

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$389.99

Mastrant Antenna Support and Guy Line Ropes

Mastrant Antenna Support and Guy Line Ropes are available in several sizes and strength ratings, perfect for support of wire antennas, vertical antennas and antenna masts, as well as support of Yagi booms and elements. Mastrant ropes are of the highest quality for strength and are UV-protected for extended longevity. MASTRANT-O is a highly reflective rope (bright orange plus braided reflective tape) based on long-term proven Polyester (Dacron) product line. It is designed for maximum visibility in public places such as Field Day and POTA activities. Like all Mastrant ropes, it is UV stable and resistant to all weather conditions. It has low weight, great abrasion resistance, great durability and is nonconductive (no effect whatsoever on your antenna). Moreover, in contrast to ropes made from aramid fibers (Kevlar, Vectran, Technora, Twaron), it has knot strength about 60 %. Mastrant-P and Mastrant-R Ropes are stronger than other synthetic ropes of the same size, made from proven modern polyester. Mastrant-Q is a new rope made from a blend of polyester and polypropylene, designed specifically for guying applications. It offers an excellent performance-to-price ratio and has a knot strength of approximately 60%. It replaces Mastrant-P in diameters of 6 mm (1/4 in.) and larger. Mastrant-S is a similar polyester/polypropylene rope, distinguished by its highly reflective strands for increased visibility. Mastrant-M is their highest strength rope with the Dyneema® DM20 core, a superior synthetic rope offering high performance at an affordable price. Very high strength, negligible elongation, very low weight, and great abrasion resistance are all attributes that make Mastrant-M the best rope for guying. Larger, stronger sizes of Mastrant-M are used in Europe and other parts of the world for tower guying. Durability and safety are of prime concern to ensure that an antenna installation remains fully operational for a long time. Antennas and guy lines are exposed to changing weather conditions, mechanical strain, UV radiation, humidity, and more. These non-conductive synthetic fibers have all the necessary qualities: high strength, negligible stretch but good flexibility, long life, low moisture collection, fast drying, a minimum bending radius adding the ability to tie knots, good UV radiation resistance, weather durability and resistance to acids and alkali. Conversely, steel guying wires are heavy, difficult to work with, and their strength deteriorates with time due to corrosion and general aging. Electrical conductivity of steel guys is an undesirable feature, as they interact with the antennas and adversely modify radiation patterns. Thanks to recent developments in synthetic materials, both amateur and professional users are changing over to non-conductive guys and ropes. Mastrant offers these products for a variety of applications, from thin support lines used for wire antennas and beams, to rope guys for supporting small and portable masts and vertical antennas. When you need quality rope to install, replace, or modify your antenna systems, consider Mastrant Antenna Support and Guy Line Ropes, now available from DX Engineering.

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$13.99

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$1,187.99

REZ Antenna Systems Ranger 80 II™ HF Tuning Coils

REZ Antenna Systems Ranger 80 II™ HF Tuning Coils are a base-loaded vertical coil designed for portable HF operations. It supports rapid deployment and is suitable for use in POTA, Field Day, and emergency communications. These antenna tuning coils are precision-machined in the USA from high-grade materials and operate from 80 to 6 meters when paired with a telescoping whip extended to at least 9.3 feet (sold separately). It supports up to 200 watts SSB and 100 watts digital (50% duty cycle). The updated Ranger 80 II™ features integrated radial ports and improved weather resistance and will accept up to eight 4mm banana plugs for fast, secure radial wire connections—no fumbling, just plug in and get on the air. The antenna coil mounts to a ground spike or [z]Pod™ (sold separately) using standard 3/8-24 hardware, making it compatible with many industry-standard mounting accessories for ultimate flexibility.

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$375.00

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

Hustler Base Model G7-144 Vertical Antennas

Hustler Base Model G7-144 Vertical Antennas feature a 7 dBd maximum effective omni-directional gain; providing a consistent pattern, even in marginal areas. Extremely low-angle stacked 5/8 wave radiators deliver superior gain. Due to robust manufacture, harsh environments do not affect their mechanical or signal integrity. They are constructed from high-strength aluminum and employ a fiberglass radome for all-weather durability. Hustler G7-144 antennas are totally self-supporting and are easily assembled. When they are disassembled, their longest section is approximately 4 ft., which makes them easy to handle and move. They are great for EMCOMM and Field Day, or use one for your QTH or repeater service. When it comes to your signal, a good antenna is a must! Order Hustler Base Model G7-144 Vertical Antennas and give your signal a good boost!

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$519.99

REZ Antenna Systems Z-25SS Telescopic Whips

REZ Antenna Systems Z-25SS Telescopic Whips are engineered for high-performance portable HF operations. Designed for demanding field use—including POTA, SOTA, Field Day, and other serious deployments, they offer exceptional performance, rapid setup, and maximum versatility. When paired with the Scout base, the Z-25SS functions as a resonant ¼-wave vertical from 30 through 6 meters. Add the Scout 4025 loading coil for easy tuning on 40 meters, or pair it with the Recon 40 for full 40–6-meter coverage. Pairing the Z-25SS with the Ranger 80 system enables operation from 80 through 6 meters. Rated for 1,000W PEP, these Z-25SS whips combine rugged durability, wide band coverage, and field-ready reliability—making them the antenna of choice for operators who demand maximum reach and performance in portable HF systems.

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$100.00

Diamond Antenna A144S10 Base Station Yagi Beam Antennas

Diamond Antenna A144S10 Base Station Yagi Beam Antennas are very lightweight and broadband. They feature 10-elements and up to 11.6 dBi gain. These antennas may be mounted horizontally for chasing SSB DX, or vertically with an optional DMN-KB144 bracket for talking to mobile/repeater operations. The coaxial feed point is a UHF Female (SO-239) connector. These directional antennas are rapid-assembly designs and are well suited as Field Day antennas for vacationing, portable use, your home QTH, and many other applications. Assembly is easy and takes only minutes with pre-marked pieces. Although light and compact, they feature Diamond Antenna quality. Check these A144S10 features: * Frequency range 144-148 MHz * Gain 11.6 dBi * Elements 10 * Power 100W PEP (50W FM) * Impedance 50 Ohms * Quick-assembly design * SO-239 connector * Front-to-back ratio greater than 15dB * VSWR less than 1.3:1 (typical) * Boom length 6.99 ft. * Mast size 1.0 in. to 2.2 in. * 80 mph wind rating * Wind surface area 1.72 sq. ft. * Turning radius 4.78 ft. * Dimensions 6.99 ft. x 3.58 ft. x 2.875 in. * Weight 2.44 lbs. As a versatile high-gain 2-Meter antenna, these Diamond Antenna A144S10 Base Station Yagi Beam Antennas are hard to beat. Order one of your own from DX Engineering and start getting more out of your 2-meter rig!

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$114.99

Alpha Delta Antenna Hardware Kits

Alpha Delta Antenna Hardware Kits contain one DELTA-C Center Insulator, antenna connection hardware, one model SEP arc-plug static electricity protector that is installed on the back of the DELTA-C, and two model DELTA-CIN End Insulators. These kits are a great way to build wire antennas! The antenna hardware is constructed using Alpha Delta's exclusive Model Delta-C Center Insulators and model CIN End Insulators. They're molded from Deltalloy, an extremely tough and durable plastic specifically blended to withstand sunlight and extreme weather conditions. An SO-239 connector is provided for a direct connection to the PL-259 on your coaxial cable. Or, a ladder-line balanced feedline may be connected directly to the dipole wire ends. If a balanced feedline is used with an antenna tuner in non-resonant applications, the SEP arc-plug must be removed to prevent the "false triggering" of the gas tube. The ALP-SEP arc-plug static electricity protector is a special gas tube component designed to bleed off slow-rising static electricity buildup generated by thunderstorms, high-wind driven snow, sand, or even a harmless looking cloudy day. These static charges have been measured to several thousand volts and can damage or destroy sensitive components in receivers' or transceivers' front-end circuitry. Note: When the "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. For wire antenna kits with a little something extra, order Alpha Delta Antenna Hardware Kits from DX Engineering!

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$42.99

REZ Antenna Systems Universal Mast Mounts

REZ Antenna Systems Universal Mast Mounts are the perfect solution for securely attaching the REZ Scout Base to any antenna mast with a diameter of 1.00 to 1.75in. Whether you're activating a park or setting up for Field Day, this mount provides a stable mast connection that will not move or rotate.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 3 )

$75.00

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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$186.99

DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA Center-T and End Insulator Kits

DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA Center-T and End Insulator Kits are designed for building wire antennas for high-power operations. This model will mount to any DX Engineering Balun for a balanced and isolated wire antenna, or this insulator kit may be used directly with DX Engineering 300 Ohm Ladder Line for a non-resonant multi-band dipole. All EZ-BUILD® kits include our lightweight, high strength, UV-protected center-T and end insulators. They feature an exclusive serpentine wire grip for insulated DX Engineering antenna wire and our high strength, high power 300 ohm ladder (window) line. Threading the wire or window line through the center and end insulator openings in a serpentine manner creates a grip that is so strong, the wire ends do not need to be looped, wrapped, or soldered. EZ-BUILD® kits allow for fast and easy field adjustments! The DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® Center-T includes a centered top 3/8 in. hole for the attachment of an antenna support rope, and the End Insulators accept up to 5/16 in. antenna support rope. Our EZ-BUILD® kits simplify the construction of your wire antenna, with wire crimp terminals and stainless steel hardware. For a wire antenna, built with a DX Engineering Balun at the feed-point, the coax feedline may be secured with the optional DX Engineering Coax Strain Relief which features an aluminum bracket, neoprene-cushioned P-clamps, and stainless steel hardware. This method supports the feedline without subjecting the balun connector to the strain of the coaxial cable's weight or movement. DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA Center-T and End Insulator Kits let you create any type of wire antennas, including single-band, multi-band, multi-frequency, folded dipole, doublet and inverted-V, off-center fed, Windom, Zepp, long wires, rhombic, V-beam, or loop antennas. EZ-BUILD® UWA Center-T may be used as a strain relief for our 300-ohm ladder line at the ground end or house end of the run, or as the strain relief on the feed end of a vertical wire or long wire antenna. Since soldering is not necessary when building an antenna with this kit, it is perfect for Field Day use, portable operations, or even for the weekend experimenter. However, it is certainly the best choice for your permanent wire antenna system. This UWA-KIT is for building a wire antenna with any DX Engineering Balun or 300 Ohm Ladder Line. Use the EZ-BUILD® UWA213-KIT for the construction of an RG-213 or RG-8U coax fed wire antenna without a balun, that will be operated at high power and high duty cycle modes of operation, such as AM, RTTY, or FM. The UWA8X-KIT will handle low and medium power levels and tolerate low SWR levels. DX Engineering EZ-BUILD® UWA Center-T and End Insulator Kits include: -- One center-T insulator featuring an exclusive no-loop, no-solder wire, multiple wire, or 300 ohm ladder line serpentine grip design, which allow for the rapid field adjustment of wire lengths; the center-T includes a centered top hole for attaching support ropes -- Two end insulators featuring the no-loop, no-solder, serpentine grip design -- Two stainless steel wire connection bolts, nuts, and washers. -- Six crimp ring terminals for antenna and ladder line wire connections -- Additional stainless steel hardware for mounting DX Engineering baluns DX Engineering baluns, antenna wire, 300 ohm ladder line, and support rope are sold separately. Only your imagination is the limit to the practical applications for which this useful insulator system may be used. It is made from a very strong UV resistant poly-resin plastic that can handle the weight of huge wire antennas, and a DX Engineering balun as well as the attached coaxial cables. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. So, keeping an inexpensive EZ-BUILD® DXE-UWA-KIT on hand for your next wire antenna project is a great idea!

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$30.49

M2 Antennas Eggbeater Satellite Antennas

M2 Antennas Eggbeater Satellite Antennas offers exciting new performance characteristics for both fixed and mobile operations and will let you operate using Amateur satellites and communicate with the International Space Station! Eggbeater antennas produce smooth, omnidirectional, horizontal polarity patterns at the horizon. Above the horizon, the pattern transforms to Right Hand Circular polarization, making them a natural for OSCAR satellite use. With their spacing 1/8 wavelength above metal, as with the included Reflector Kits for base installations, the circular lobe increases by 6 dB, producing a hemispherical pattern. No rotation or steering is required. For terrestrial mobile, base, net control, contest or field day operation, increasing their distance above ground or over a metallic surface by installing the Eggbeaters without their reflector radial kit improves the horizontal radiation by up to 6 dB. This produces instantaneous communications in all directions. Hams with little room or budget for larger antennas will experience a new standard of performance with M2 Antennas Eggbeater Satellite Antennas.

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$358.99

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$387.99

DX Engineering Glass Antenna Insulators

Sometimes the oldest stuff turns out to be the best. Our exclusive DX Engineering Glass Antenna Insulators hearken back to the earliest years of "wireless" transmissions. Because Irish ship builders of the day pronounced "double" as "dooble," these insulators were once known as "glass doobies" due to their tempered-glass material and double-ended form. Glass insulators offer the highest of electrical insulation properties, strength and resilience available in any insulator of its size. There will be no signal bleed off with these little glass wonders! DX Engineering's DXE-TGI-2 end insulators are 3.69 in. long with 1.125 in. diameter double ends. Each smoothed and rounded end has a 5/16 in. (0.3125 in.) hole that will accommodate many wire and rope sizes without chafing. Their tensile strength and resistance to arcing will withstand almost any wire-antenna use within the Amateur Radio service, domestic or abroad. Since these are end insulators, they are sold as a pair. These are not toy-like models or replica insulators; these are fully functional, high strength glass insulators with excellent RF properties! But, that is not to say that they aren't gorgeous and worthy of showing off! They certainly are perfect for display as a radio room decoration or as a living area conversation piece. Very smooth and pleasing to the touch, these are attractive glass insulators that make a fantastic gift for the ham who thought he had everything! Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. In this instance, some interesting information on "Glass Doobies." Bring back a bit of the essence of the Amateur Radio of yesteryear in your wire antenna construction. These glass insulators are actually quite striking in their appearance. Order DX Engineering Glass Antenna Insulators and gain the benefits of using a material that has provided the best wire-antenna insulation for more than a century!

4.7 out of 5 stars ( 20 )

$15.99

M2 Antennas 440-6SS 70cm Yagi Antennas

M2 Antennas 440-6SS 70cm Yagi Antennas are a low cost, medium performance beams that make a great choice for a starter antenna, without compromising quality. A single heavy duty mounting cradle and stainless steel hardware, give you the confidence of quality construction you have come to expect from M2. Built with size and portability in mind, this antenna is great for Field Days, Mountain Topping, Fox Hunts, DXpeditions and ATV use. The antenna breaks down to no more than 36 in. long, making it a natural for trips. Simple end mounting, either vertically for FM operations or horizontally for SSB, CW and digital, makes 440-6SS beams super simple! M2 Antennas 440-6SS 70cm Yagi Antennas are ready for your 420 to 450 MHz operations, and you can get one now from DX Engineering!

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$188.99

DX Engineering DVA Dual Vertical Array Systems

DX Engineering DVA Dual Vertical Array Systems are advanced phasing systems that have set a new standard for array performance with two ground-mounted verticals. Dual Vertical Array Systems include a compact DVA Phasing Relay Unit made specifically for an individual HF band and an EC-DVA Directional Control Console. DX Engineering Dual Vertical Arrays produce two opposite enhanced End-Fire Cardioid patterns and one Broadside-Omni pattern. Heavy-duty components handle over 2 kW continuous RF power for enhanced performance at low SWR over a wide bandwidth. The Dual Vertical Array end-fire directional patterns achieve a real front-to-back over 20 dB with typical array forward gain up to 3 dB over a single vertical. The greatest advantage of a Dual Vertical Array is that a tower and rotator are not required, as with a Yagi antenna. Especially for 160, 80, and 40, and even on the other HF bands, a Dual Vertical Array is mechanically simpler and safer. Here is a financially practical directional antenna that is much easier to install! These are great directional antenna systems for temporary and Field Day operation, as well as for permanent builds, because they ARE so much easier to install than a beam! If you are dissatisfied with your present system, are ready for an upgrade, or just need to get out of the tower game, the DX Engineering DVA is your answer! Refurbish an existing antenna system, equip your temporary array, or build a new phased array with a DVA. It's all on the ground, safe and simple: DX Engineering Dual Vertical Arrays offer a better way to enjoy a high-performance mono-band directional antenna. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information.

5.0 out of 5 stars ( 4 )

$575.98

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$775.98

DX Engineering HF Portable TW Antennas and Accessories

Preserving and building upon the legacy of this premier portable HF antenna line, DX Engineering is now the manufacturer and seller of TW Antennas! DX Engineering's acquisition of the products and designs of these unique HF portable and stealthy antennas brings easy access and simplified ordering to this line formerly known as Transworld. DX Engineering HF Portable TW Antennas and Accessories feature complete portable antenna packages and all of the individual components to build a custom stealthy system. Will you use these compact HF antennas as portables, fixed antennas, or both? Choose your own path to stealthy operations and to join in the fun of portable HF! Naturally stealthy, these compact HF vertical-dipole TW antennas feature a black finish that is excellent on fixed antennas in HOAs or where "CC & R" antenna restrictions preclude the installation of towers and easily visible HF antennas. Simply unfold the DXE-TW-BAS-BLK Top and Bottom Sections, add your Band Box Center Post section, and place the antenna on the optional 41 in. long permanent mounting post, DXE-TW-PMP, and operate! Note: Although a permanently-installed mounting pier (DXE-TW-PMP) is available, DX Engineering TW Antenna band boxes are not waterproof. Do not leave your TW Antenna exposed to the elements. For portable use, the lightweight foldable Quadrastand, DXE-TW-AQ, lets you set up your DX Engineering HF Portable TW Antenna wherever you happen to be. Quadrastand's gray fiberglass legs will give decades of rugged, dependable service. And since they're fiberglass, there's no chance of corrosion from contact with earth or sand. Think about equipping for your special operating event plans like Scouts Jamboree On-The-Air (JOTA), Field Day or even SOTA (Summits On-The-Air) for backpacking and general camping with HF! A great Carry Case, DXE-TW-DXBAG, is available to make traveling with these antennas in your car or RV a snap. DX Engineering HF Portable TW Antennas and Accessories are available as mono-band or multi-band systems. Covering all five bands from 20 through 10 meters, DXE-TW-2010 Multi-Band Remote Switching Center Sections include a control console and cable and can be band-switched remotely in the shack and automatically by some transceivers. DXE-TW-2010L Multi-Band antennas can be band-switched manually. Plus, it's easy to change to the 80, 40 and 30 meter operations with DXE-TW-8080, DXE-TW-4040 or the DXE-TW-3030. Swap out each Band Box Center Post to change to operations on these different bands in a very simple manner. Typical installation for TW Antennas is a compact 8.25 ft. tall and only 5 ft. wide. Make your choice; portable, fixed or both, then equip yourself with the best compact vertical-dipole antennas available. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. DX Engineering HF Portable TW Antennas and Accessories are here to help you enjoy working stealthy HF at home or… anywhere! NOTE: Some older versions of the TW Antennas are not compatible with current production parts. The original manufacturer of TW Antennas had changed the design more than once and newer parts will not fit some older models. Call DX Engineering to verify if your old TW Antenna will be compatible with currently produced parts and assemblies.

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$91.99

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$595.99

Antennas-Amplifiers 15M High Power Band Pass Filters

Antennas-Amplifiers 15M High Power Band Pass Filters cover the 21.0-21.45MHz frequency range, with power handling capabilities up to 4,000W PEP and they are perfect for multi-station environments like special events, field days and portable operation to protect receivers from excessively strong out-of-band signals. The ATF-5540 is ideal for both reception and transmission and is designed to have an extremely insertion low loss of less than 0.12 dB from 21.0-21.45MHz (15 meters) and significantly suppresses out-of-band interference. All Measurements on the assembled filters were performed with a full 2-port calibrated HP8753ES network analyzer. The ATF-5540 Band Pass Filters are engineered with an advanced filter design, enclosed in a robust powder-coated aluminum enclosure. They are equipped with silver-plated SO-239 connectors, ensuring exceptionally low insertion loss, minimal SWR, and high attenuation of out-of-band signals across the entire 15M band.

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$392.99

DX Engineering TW Antenna 40 Meter Solo Explorer Packages

Preserving and building upon the legacy of this premier portable HF antenna line, DX Engineering is now the manufacturer of TW Antennas!* DX Engineering's acquisition of the products and designs of these unique HF portable and stealthy antennas brings easy access and simplified ordering to this antenna line formerly known as Transworld. DX Engineering TW Antenna 40 Meter Solo Explorer Packages include everything you need to go portable! The package is comprised of the basic antenna structure, the band box and an antenna stand. You supply the coax and your own powered transceiver. It's a great antenna for portable Low-Band QRP! Naturally stealthy, these compact HF vertical-dipole TW antennas feature a black powdercoat finish that is excellent for antenna use in HOAs. Use them where "CC & R" antenna restrictions preclude the installation of towers or easily-visible HF antennas. Simply unfold the DXE-TW-BAS-BLK Top and Bottom Sections, add your Band Box Center Post section, and place the antenna on the antenna stand and operate! No radials are needed with these 40-meter vertical dipoles! Ideal for portable use, the lightweight Quadrastand, DXE-TW-AQ, lets you set up your DX Engineering HF Portable TW Antenna wherever you happen to be. Think about special operating events like Scouts Jamboree On-The-Air (JOTA), Field Day or even SOTA (Summits On-The-Air). For general camping and travel, a convenient and durable carrying case, DXE-TW-DXBAG, is OPTIONALLY available to make transporting these antennas in your car or RV a snap! Typical installation for TW Antennas is a compact 8.25 ft. tall and only 5 ft. wide. Make your choice; portable, fixed or both, then equip yourself with the best compact vertical-dipole antenna available. Note: Although a permanently-installed mount is available, DX Engineering TW Antenna band boxes are not waterproof. Do not leave your TW Antenna exposed to the elements. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. DX Engineering TW Antenna 40 Meter Solo Explorer Packages are here to help you enjoy working stealthy HF at home or… anywhere! NOTE: Some older versions of the TW Antennas are not compatible with current production parts. The original manufacturer of TW Antennas had changed the design more than once and newer parts will not fit some older models. Call DX Engineering to verify if your old TW Antenna will be compatible with currently produced parts and assemblies.

4.5 out of 5 stars ( 2 )

$748.96

CHAMELEON ANTENNA Counterpoise Kits

Chameleon Antenna Counterpoise Kits are made for portable antenna deployments, ideal for operations like POTA, SOTA and Field Day. These counterpoise wire kits work with many portable vertical antennas to create the required ground plane radials for improved transmitted and received signals. Each wire is terminated with a 3/8 in. ring terminal that attaches to the base of the Chameleon Hybrid MICRO, Hybrid MINI, Chameleon Jaw Mount, or other vertical antenna bases with a 3/8 in. screw terminals for radials. Two kits work better than one. Spread radial wires out evenly, using as many as practical, for best results. These counterpoise kits contain the following: 4 - 25 ft. Tinned copper wire with KEVLAR PTFE (Teflon) jacket 4 - Isolating O-rings. 4 – Plastic Wire Winders 4 - Steel Tent Stakes An effective counterpoise is an important part of any vertical antenna system. Be sure to order your CHAMELEON ANTENNA Counterpoise Kits from DX Engineering!

4.8 out of 5 stars ( 10 )

$106.00

DX Engineering HF QRP Bandpass Filters

DX Engineering HF QRP Bandpass Filters are designed to tightly confine both transmitted and receive signals to one specific Amateur band, these filters significantly reduce out of band noise, resulting in a noticeably lower noise floor and improved weak signal reception. In multi operator contest or portable operations, they deliver the essential isolation needed to eliminate image and harmonic interference, ensuring clean mono band performance even in close quarters environments. Each filter features a sharp roll off just outside the band edges, providing exceptional rejection of adjacent band signals and maintaining maximum operating efficiency for QRP applications. Offered for the 80, 40, 20, 15, and 10-meter amateur bands, they install easily in line with the coax feedline using the BNC connectors provided on each end. With power ratings of 20 watts SSB and 5 watts digital, they are ideal for QRP enthusiasts participating in multi operator events such as Field Day, POTA, and SOTA.

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