if I could put down more radials but my lot size restricts me. For the price and if you set it up correctly it is the best bang for the buck I could find. Just make sure you feed it according to instructions. I ordered this antenna to replace my G5RV. I live in an HOA restricted community with the G5RV strung atop the house I’ve had a few close calls from the HOA gestapo.

I had a few questions about the performance and emailed the company. I was promptly sent a response and must say the customer service was excellent. I placed my order on Friday and got antenna on Monday. It arrived well packed and with everything I need. Note: no assembly instructions were packed BUT the website has them available and even instructional how-to-videos.

After laying out my radials, pounding a pole in the ground, I started to extend the antenna. It is deceivingly light weight. It’s almost impossible to believe it is 31′ tall by the weight but it sure is. After 2 minutes I had the antenna, all assembled (I didn’t screw it together since I wanted to keep it somewhat portable). I attached the coax and went to work.

40 meters was great. With my MFJ tuner I had no problems getting the entire band. 20M also tuned well. On 15M I called SSB and got a couple 59 reports to a few Brazil locations during a brief opening. Radials are a must and directly affect performance.

Compared to my G5RV… it works. Can’t speak about all the bands but 40/20/15 worked. I am sure it would work a LOT better.

AD7C

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