End-Fed HF Antenna Installation Tips

Installation Tips

Here are a few tips that have proven to help other operators during and after deployment of the end-fed antennas:

• We do not recommend installing this HF antenna as a Vertical. Verticals are inherently prone to high noise (RFI) and unpredictable radiation patterns due to proximity of coax.
• The curve after deployment of the wire once deployed should be done so the element does not ‘see’ itself. This is accomplished by ensuring that the angle of the wire is greater than 140 degrees.
• Ground your equipment using the ground bolt on the back of each component.
• Do not install a BaLun or Air Choke for the initial installation at the antenna.
• Install an RF Choke for common mode current if you hear feedback through speakers, etc. when you transmit.

Deployment Options

CLICK HERE to see all End-Fed HF Antenna Configurations.

ANALYSIS

60 Foot element
Band	SWR
10 Meters	1.61
12 Meters	2.43
15 Meters	1.75
17 Meters	1.52
20 Meters	2.20
40 Meters	2.67
80 Meters	2.08

 

34 Foot element
Band	SWR
6 Meters	1.50
10 Meters	2.39
12 Meters	2.49
15 Meters	1.60
17 Meters	2.9
20 Meters	2.5
40 Meters	2.9

Radiation (Signal) Patterns

 

These patterns are depicted while the antenna is deployed as a ‘Flat-Top Configuration’.  These charts are the gain figures for our 34-foot end-fed antenna. Simply add approximately 40% more gain for the 60-foot versions.