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Review on Super Antenna MP1DXTR80 SuperWhip Amateur by Kenneth Murphy

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best portable antenna! (Updated)

Was just out at the park to try this out It's delightfully easy to install Easy to set up The SWR rule can help you get closer and use the analyzer to determine that to make last bit.m and 2.2 SWR at 40m.Note however that this is a very questionable antenna, you sacrifice efficiency for portability It's designed for field use, it's compromised so you need good conditions create for it Recommended work Go in very open area chen, in parks, on the beach. Don't think this antenna can work wonders. ----- Updated on 04/28/2019 ----- meanwhile I went to the beach to have a look, could receive very well but not send anything. Checked at home, still can't send which is strange. then I find out why. Installed radial elements must be lifted off the ground. I quickly pull out some disposable chopsticks, tie radial rings to them, stick them in the dirt, get instant DX contact with Guantanamo and Japan from LA on 40m at night! That seems to be the problem!

Pros
  • SIZE: Total extended antenna length 2.13 m (7 ft). Antenna size folded: 12 inches (30 cm). Go bag size: 33 x 23 x 9 cm (13" x 9" x 3.5") WEIGHT: The antenna itself weighs 0.4 kg (1 lb). The antenna with everything in the Go Bag weighs 5 lb. Power Rating: 500W SSB, 300W CW/Data PERFORMANCE: Within 1dB of a full-size quarter-wave vertical antenna at 20m (tested by HFpack Shootout) COMPATIBILITY: Fully compatible with all ham radio transceivers CONNECTION: SO -239 (compatible with PL259, 50 ohms)
Cons
  • Repair

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January 31, 2023
Great customer service