Portable Windom Antenna QRP Ft-817 Eleacraft KX3 Quad-band portable shortwave Portable HF antenna 40m 20m 10m 6m
Features:
Brand: Windom
Band: 40m/20m/10m/6m
VSWR: ≤2.0
Impedance: 50 Ohm
Power: 100W
Irradiator: 16AWG
Outlet: SL16
Balun: 4:1
item Size: 230×170×80(WDH,mm)
Weight: 0.9Kg
Made in China
Description:
Covington (Windom) antenna is an off center fed dipole.
The Fairy 2.3 is built with 16 AWG (about 1.5 mm2)multi-strand copper wire, balancing performance and portability.
The design was optimized for portable outdoor utilizing a lightweight balun support, nylon end insulators.
As a result the antenna is strong and light weight. The antenna comes tested and ready to use.
An erected height of 6-7 meters(19-22feet) is appropriate, lower height will affect the antenna voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR).
The Fairy 2.3 has bullet style quick connects at both ends and is supplied with 2 matching terminal.
These can be used to add wire to the overall antenna to fine tune the VSWR if needed.
Erection of ways:
The level of erection
Cable-stayed erection
Inverted V erected