KC8YBC sent me an X-tenna antenna for review. I took 20 minutes to record my random thoughts about this antenna, while giving you an opportunity to get more intimate with this antenna.
If you purchase this antenna / EFHW Autotransformer, please make a note that you purchased this after watching my video. I DO NOT get commission or anything, but I believe it is nice to allow the owner of a company to see who is brining them sales.. And if not, thanks anyway.
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A few points BEFORE Watching:
the description below states that at 67 feet of wire, this will get you 40m, 20m, 10m and 17/15m with a tuner. I was able to achieve a under 2 SWR on 15m, but these results may vary (you'll have to test your own).
Speaking of wire, I describe the wire as Polystealth like, this may be confusing. I was referring to the wire (at least I think) as having a memory, unlike silicone wire. So, it is poly stealth like in that aspect.
switching the antenna while in use (transmitting) is probably not recommended and may potentially cause damage to your radio, in some freak situation. I don't recommend it.
While using this on my flex radio, I did use the tuner and was able to tune other bands, like 17, without issue.
I made ft8 contacts with 38 watts into South Africa on 10m, no worries there.
There is so much I COULD talk about with this efhw, but I have to leave it somewhere.
Watch this prior to purchasing another antenna.
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DESCRIPTION:
Complete End Fed Half Wave HF Portable 'Switch' Antenna Package Incl. Wire
FREE SHIPPING TO CONUS
As reviewed on @COASTALWAVESWIRES • X-Tenna Variable Ratio...
Fully Assembled Variable Ratio End Fed Halfwave HF Portable antenna. Unique design. No other company is making this design antenna. The ultimate in flexibility for remote operations.
Custom made PCB
Female BNC feed point connector
Inductance ratio selectable from 49:1 / 56:1 / 64:1
140-43 Toroid
60w SSB
SWR ~1.1 - 1.7
Resonant on 40m - 20m - 10m with 67' antenna wire (70ft INCLUDED)
*Tunable on 17/15m
(3) Gold bullet connections for optional counterpoise wires
70ft of 26ga Antenna wire
Custom wire winder
Attachment carabiner
FULLY ASSEMBLED NOT A KIT
Includes;
40m - 20 - 10m fully assembled and tested antenna
(3) 2.0mm gold plated male bullet connectors (for optional counterpoise)
(70ft) 26ga Antenna wire
Custom antenna wire winder
Wire attachment carabiner
This is an efficient, low cost, lightweight antenna for any aspiring or seasoned Amateur Radio Enthusiast to use in a portable setting such as Parks on the Air (POTA), Summits on the Air (SOTA) or out camping/backpacking.
This product is proudly designed, assembled and tested in the USA. FREE SHIPPING for orders over $35
Compare to other EFHW designs that do not offer the flexibility of the XTenna Switch
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**** I have checked the Paid Promotion box because this antenna was sent to me for free in exchange for a review. I have not received money and no one can tell me what to review, put on my channel, or not put on my channel. ****
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Be kind.
5 окт 2024
