The Alpha EmComm Loop is a 100-watt antenna for VHF, UHF, and HF 15-40 meters, featuring a low-loss BNC connector and feed line, with built-in and detachable tripod legs. This makes it an excellent choice for use at home or as a portable antenna on balconies, desktops, parks (POTA), summits (SOTA), or similar outdoor settings.
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Specifications
- Tunable from 7MHz to 21.450MHz plus 2 Meters and 440MHz.
- Rated at 100W PEP SSB, 50W CW, or 25W digital.
- IP Rating is IP-53: Protected against dust limited ingress, no harmful deposits. Protected against direct sprays of water up to 60 degrees from the verticle.
- Environmental operating parameters: -15 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit and winds up to 25 Mph before needing additional weight.
- Weight: 24 Ounces or 0.68Kg.
Included
1 – Two-piece mast that couple together,
3 – Tripod legs that install onto the tuning box,
1 – Tuning box with 3 built-in Female tripod leg inserts,
1 – Built-in Female 5/8 11 threads for mounting on Alpha Antenna’s tripods (Optional 1/4-20 adapter is available for photography tripods),
1 – BNC Female to UHF PL259 Male adapter,
1 – Outer LMR400 loop,
1 – Inner shielded faraday loop with 9′ feed line and BNC connector, and
1 – Field Bag.
Materials Used
The following materials are used in the construction of the EmComm Loop antenna:
- Gold,
- Solder,
- Ceramic,
- Aluminum,
- Stainless steel,
- Marine shrink tubing,
- Times Microwave LMR400, and
- Carbon Fiber infused polymers.
Deployment
Please visit us at Alpha Antenna – YouTube for instructional videos.
Bandwidths
UHF – Does not need to be retuned.
Step 2. Using a HF transceiver with inline watt meter to transmit and confirm power handling at 25W Digital, 50W CW, and 100W SSB.
Loop Differences
Alpha Antenna has two different Magnetic Loop antennas. To make your decision easier, here are the differences and similarities between this Model 100W and the EmComm MagLoop antenna.
| Model 100W | EmComm Loop | |
| HF | 10-40M & optionally 60/80M | 15-40M |
| VHF UHF | Optional | Included |
| Power | 100W PEP SSB | 100W PEP SSB |
| Feedline | Not included | Included |
| Connection | SO-239 | BNC Male |
| IP Rating | IP-53 | IP-53 |
| Stored Size | 6″ x 15″ x 16″ | 4″ x 13″ x 16″ |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs (without the 4lb tripod) | 1.5 lbs |
| Tripod | Additional Size/Weight | Built-in |
| Reduction Drive | Built-in | Not included |
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Reviews
| 5 star | 99% | |
| 4 star | 1% | |
| 3 star | 0% | |
| 2 star | 0% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
Steven your generosity and quality gear is unsurpassed. Received the antenna today and even though no one seems about on the air, it’s obviously working to spec as I am able to use the antenna and tune as required
Thank you so much. Quality gear
Hello, First of all I must admit that The Alpha antenna service is great!
for the antenna review, I test it once, and it work and tune verry fine. the stability, is reasonable and i think that the coax that came from thr inner loop, need some hold. I did not test the antenna with full power yet, But compar to othet loop that I see on the market, I thing that a thicker material (like thus coax cable), Will rise the antenna efficiency. ALL THE ANTENNA MATERIALS ARE FROM GOOD QUALITY.
Very easy to set up antenna . thanks .
Easy to set up and good quality material. VHF / UHF is flat but HF is really hard to tune. Antenna will be used mostly for ERCOMM. Would recommend this antenna.
Awesome antenna!!!