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DX'pedition Antenna
What we do
DX'pedition Antenna makes custom DX antennas for DX'peditions.
The goal is to produce and offer antenna which are suited
for DX'pedition operations. That means the antenna are not
general purpose, but rather are optimized for a set of environments
that are special for the DX'pedition situation.
Product
The main antenna we make is the VDA. The VDA is a Vertical Dipole Array.
DX-Special VDA
It is called the DX-Special VDA and is made specifically
in certain band configurations (20m through 6m). Although
we can and will make them for up to 30m.
The DX-Special VDA has one purpose - to receive and transmit near
salt-water environments. There are no radials.
The effectivity of the antenna is enhanced by the salt/marine
environment.
DX-Special VDA Features:
- Mono-band* 20m - 6m
- Legal limit power capability
- Center fed vertical dipole configuration
- Single mast version with Reflector and Driven element
- Double mast version with Driven and Director element
- F/B ratio between 7 to 9 dB
- Low VSWR (under 1.5) / fully adjustable length to tune
- Single Mast uses fiberglass
- Double Mast uses 6061-T6 aerospace aluminum tube
- TIG welded bung and fittings for driven element
- Custom clamping system
- Delrin insulators
- Packing length under 60 inches*
- All hardware stainless steel and 6061 Aluminum
- Optional Accessories: guy-rings, line and guy shackles
- Provide your own, or add our optional balun and balun support system
* The 30m is not a typical configuration. It requires more guy-line
harnessing than the others. But we can make it nonetheless.
Upon request, other antenna designs
considered will be evaluated. "Bespoke" antenna
fabrication is possible. Make a request for your needs.
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Terms and specifications subject to change.
© Jeff Wandling ~ W7BRS