DX Commander Rapide2 HF Multi-Band Vertical Antennas

DX Commander Rapide2 HF Multi-Band Vertical Antennas feature a newly designed all-metal end cap for the telescoping mast and upgraded ground plate assembly. These resonant multi-band vertical antenna systems are designed to operate on the 30 through 10 meter Amateur Radio bands (with the 6m band handled by the 30m element as a 1.25 wavelength element). Operation on the 40 meter band is possible with the addition of a user made coil (see the user guide for details). DX Commander Rapide2 vertical antennas are based on the same principles as a fan dipole, with several vertical wire elements of various resonant lengths connected to a common feedpoint. Spacer Plates keep the wire elements and support ropes neatly arranged around the non-conductive fiberglass mast. When installed with an appropriate radial system, the Rapide2 achieves efficient quarter-wave vertical performance with natural resonance and low SWR on every band, with no traps, coils or antenna tuners. Band-hopping, DXing and simultaneous multi-band operations are supported. The Rapide2 antenna is rated at 1500W SSB/CW, 375W FT8 and other digital modes. Show Less