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SOTAbeams Carbon-6 Compact Ultra-Light Telescopic Masts
SOTAbeams Carbon-6 Compact Ultra-Light Telescopic Masts extend to 19 ft. and collapse to a handy 17 inches! Their super-lightweight carbon-fiber composition and nested length is perfect for carrying in your backpack. They're light enough to take on any excursion and are easily telescoping for rapid deployment. Ultra-lightweight portable operators, like mountain-topping backpackers, need a special mast to support their antennas. The new Carbon-6 has been designed for exactly this role. The Carbon-6 has been manufactured specifically for SOTABEAMS. Carbon fiber masts are slightly conductive and so extra care must be taken when using them near power lines. These masts are suitable for supporting lightweight horizontal or inverted-vee antennas. Because of their flexibility, we recommend a maximum antenna height of 16 ft. (5 meters). We do not recommend using these masts for supporting the center of dipoles with heavy feedlines or for use to support a vertical antenna. They are perfect for supporting the center of lightweight end-fed wire antennas. This mast is destined to become a popular choice for the portable operator who just wants to travel light and undertake more "extreme" forms of travel. Each section is set by friction lock, pulling each section firmly with a twisting motion for best lock. When erecting always start with the smallest section. When taking down always start with the largest section. Mast sections may be removed by unscrewing the end cap at the bottom of the mast and removing unwanted sections. Detailed Specifications of the SOTA beams Carbon-6 Compact Ultra-Light Telescopic Mast: - Extended length: 19.6 ft. max. (6 meters), approximate - Packed length: 17 in. (43 cm) - Number of sections: 18 - Wall thickness: 0.04 in. (1 mm) bottom - Weight: 10.6 oz. (300 g) - Mast Material: carbon fiber - Tube Diameter: Base 1.2 in. (31 mm), Top 3/32 in. (2.4 mm), - Base cap diameter: 1.25 in. (32 mm) - Tube color: white (base), black (other sections) - Supplied with black carry bag with tie-string
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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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SOTAbeams LASERBEAM-817 Digital Audio Filter Modules
Building on the success of their range of LASERBEAM Filter Modules, the LASERBEAM-817 Digital Audio Filter Modules are the perfect addition to your FT-817, FT-817ND or FT-818. Unlike analog filters, digital filters provide near-perfect characteristics. Because of the way that the filters are implemented, they are better than analog filters in almost every way. LASERBEAM-817 modules have been designed to specifically complement the FT-817 or FT-818. It has a new filter line-up, optimized gain for this application; revised switching and a filter select LED. These modules greatly improve the performance of the stock ceramic SSB filter. They also have a far superior shape factor when compared to the aftermarket Collins mechanical filters. These filter modules are applicable whether you have extra filters installed or not. LASERBEAM-817 Modules have two superb digital filters: a 300-2700Hz SSB filter and a 450-950Hz (500Hz) CW filter. These filters have been specifically optimized for the FT-817 or FT-818. The filter switching is fully automatic - no external switches are required. Each LASERBEAM-817 module is supplied with a special integration kit which includes the main parts that you will need to complete your installation. Installing your LASERBEAM-817 module LASERBEAM-817 modules are easy to add - no harder than installing an after-market noise reduction unit. Your FT-817 or FT-817 is a great little radio. Why not make it a bit better with LASERBEAM-818 Digital Audio Filter Modules from DX Engineering!
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