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Cushcraft R-8 HF 8 bands 6m-40m Vertical Antenna

Cushcraft R-8 HF 8 bands 6m-40m Vertical Antenna

Cushcraft R-8 HF 8 bands 6m-40m Vertical Antenna

Cushcraft R-8 HF 8 bands 6m-40m Vertical Antenna. This multiband vertical design provides 8 band coverage encompassing the 6, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30 and 40 meter bands.

Cushcraft achieved a major breakthrough in the development of an HF multiband vertical antenna that has been specifically designed for use with a tuner and amplifier. As a result, the antenna more accurately addresses the needs of the contemporary ham shack.

Multiband vertical antennas have always been complicated designs with components as likely to be damaged by high levels of mismatched transmit power as the rigs they are attached to. Before the use of tuners became widespread, the antenna was protected by the same safety mechanisms that protected the rig. Now, the automatic power reduction circuits of the past have actually become a second layer of protective circuitry.

Although the auto-tuner provides the ham with a more versatile device as well as protecting the rig? S components, the antenna is more vulnerable than ever. With the press of a button, very high loads can be imposed on the antenna. The result to the antenna can be catastrophic failure in some instances. The R8 is the first multiband vertical designed for the rigors of contemporary operating conditions.

Although the antenna is best operated within it? S 2.0:1 VSWR bandwidth, it can sustain a 3.0:1 VSWR mismatch at full power for typical operating intervals. Now radio amateurs can take full advantage of the versatility that a tuner used in conjunction with a multiband HF vertical antenna can give them. For high wind environments, add the R8GK Guy kit-three point non-conductive guy system.

The R8 provides 360 degree (omni) coverage on the horizon and a low radiation angle in the vertical plane for a better DX. GigaParts ships from multiple locations across the USA, so a portion of your order may come from two different warehouses. Modified radios do not qualify for direct replacement unless GigaParts performed the modification.

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Whether you're a DX'er looking for the latest HF rig or a soon-to-be-HAM looking for study materials and a two-meter handie talkie, we have what you need! We look forward to adding you to our long list of satisfied customers. You may also be interested in.. The item "Cushcraft R-8 HF 8 bands 6m-40m Vertical Antenna" is in sale since Thursday, September 21, 2017. This item is in the category "Consumer Electronics\Radio Communication\Antennas\Ham, Amateur Radio Antennas".

The seller is "gigaparts" and is located in United States. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Russian federation, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.
  • Frequency Band(s): HF
  • Brand: Cushcraft
  • Model: R-8
  • MPN: R-8
  • Compatible Brand: Universal
  • To Fit: Base Station Radio

Cushcraft R-8 HF 8 bands 6m-40m Vertical Antenna