I had a great time talking to Alpha Antenna (like 5 times) before buying the Military back in February. They were very honest, and even pointed out the reasons why I shouldn’t buy the antenna for permanent base use (would likely have to replace shock cord every 18 months, reseal around the top bolt one a year with outdoor silicone, would have to watch that the set screw on the hex nut didn’t come loose). These reasons sounded like ‘normal maintenance’ for any antenna, so I leave it out most of the time. When I do have to take it down and want to deploy it in the field, it takes only 60 seconds!

Performance is better than expected. I’ve been using this antenna with 5 watts from my Yaesu 817, which has allowed me to easily log DX when and having arm chair conversations when time permits. This comes with the 13 foot whip and the 16 foot Counterpoise, plus a VERY heavy duty and clever Jaw Mount, and a great Field Bag, plus the Alpha Match that goes between the two sections and provides an SWR low enough that I don’t need a tuner on most bands. I know that there is no magic antenna, although Alpha sure got the combinations of these pieces right when they invented this antenna.

Bottom line is that I’d buy another one of these antennas if this one ever broke. Plus, I have recommended this company to a friend, if just to get an honest and professional opinion. What’s more is this company answers emails and the phone or returns messages left…even on the weekends!

KC9SXB

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