Ham Radio Antenna

HF Multi-band Heavy duty self-supporting 13m long 43' Vertical antenna

HF Multi-band Heavy duty self-supporting 13m long 43' Vertical antenna
HF Multi-band Heavy duty self-supporting 13m long 43' Vertical antenna
HF Multi-band Heavy duty self-supporting 13m long 43' Vertical antenna
HF Multi-band Heavy duty self-supporting 13m long 43' Vertical antenna

HF Multi-band Heavy duty self-supporting 13m long 43' Vertical antenna

The InnovAntennas VertiGo - 43V. A 43' vertical of heavy duty construction for use on 5 bands between 60m and 17m.

If you are finished with toys and would like a decent, high quality vertical built to last, you have come to the right place! Why choose an InnovAntennas 43' (13m) self-supporting vertical? There are many multi-band vertical options out there. Most are shortened and make use of traps and coils in order to produce an SWR close to being acceptable to a modern transceiver. However, this does not make then effective or efficient radiators. The VertiGo 33V is optimised in length and mechanical design too in order to ensure you do not need to guy this antenna, it stands up by itself! Least visual impact means a happy partner and neighbours!

The InnovAntennas VertiGo 43V uses its whole length as a radiator on every band. While it operates only as a 2-band antenna if direct fed (21MHz and 7MHz) An auto ATU placed at the base of the antenna (the only place an ATU should ever be) ensures that the antenna remains the only antenna in your system and not the coax too (as it would be if you use a radio-end ATU). Worst case scenario means you can use your rig ATU but for best results, the remote tuner is a must! Benefits of a 43 foot radiator on 60m through 17m. The vertiGo 43V is the best way to maximise your lower HF band DX experience in a small garden.

While ground plane wires are best installed, the visual impact of this antenna (not having any guy ropes) is much less that say a horizontal wire which would need to be elevated above ground and have at least 2 supports. With the VertiGo 43V, you can mount at ground level without the detrimental impact of buildings and trees that you might expect on upper HF and VHF. Additionally, angle of radiation remains low this means you hear and work DX!! where as with a horizontal wire you would need to have substantial height above ground to achieve the same.

For example, if you were on 40m, your horizontal wire dipole would need to be over 60' (19m) above ground (this height varies with frequency)! How well will it work? The VertiGo 43V will provide exceptional performance on 60m/40m/30m/20m and 17m.

It will work on 15/12/10 and 6m also. However, while you may get a matched antenna and tune it on lower and higher bands, there are reasons why an antenna this size will not work as well on those bands. Keep in mind that performance is likely to still be far superior to shorter, coil/trapped verticals!

For use on these band you will need a wide range ATU but efficiency will be down and received signals not as strong as on other bands. The 160-80-Coil kit which is fitted between the antenna and ATU will provide usage on these bands. 15m, 12m, 10m & 6m. At the length this antenna is, radiated angle on these bands starts to increase so although the antenna will work, the results will be provide more'loca' results rather and serious DX ones! The VrtiGo 43V is in its own class for making DX on the lower bands from very compact garden lots.

Why an ATU at the base of this antenna? The only place to use an ATU (Antenna Tuner Unit) is the base of the antenna. The InnovAntennas VertiGo 33V HD vertical has a base plate to allow for multi-brand Auto ATU's to be attached. The base incorporates fixing points for radials and also ground posts too. Once your ATU is installed, you have the ultimate in multi-band vertical efficiency and this means more of your valuable Watts get radiated!

The standard mounting is arranged to suit MFJ tuners but this can be adapted to suit any tuner layout. As with all our antennas, this antenna is built to last.

The antenna tapers from 2'' to 3/8'' in order that forces transferred from the top of the antenna are absorbed through carefully sized sub-sections on the way down the antenna resulting less likelihood of damage to the lower part of the antenna or base. The taper schedule has been computer optimised, not guessed!

Our antennas are constructed with the best quality materials in order that the best mechanical construction can be achieved, not the cheapest and most profitable! Marine grade Stainless Steel Fittings. Mill finished for highest levels of accuracy.

Computer optimised electromagnetically and mechanically. If you are looking for the best of the best from both a performance and mechanical construction perspective then look no further, you have come to the right place! A typical installation with MFJ tuner installed (VertiGo 43V pictured). Rear side and mounting arrangement (VertiGo 43V pictured).

Joins are swagged for maximum strength Marine-grade Stainless Steel fixings used throughout. Its been a superb antenna and has held up in some very strong winds(70-80mph) here on the coast at Shoeburyness, Essex, UK. I've installed about 30 radials on a base plate and have had some very nice contacts around the world, mostly 40m but works very well on 20m and not bad at all on17m with ATU. The DES-pole takes care of high bands. Keep up the fine work. Angle of Radiation: 60m = 24 degrees, 40m = 24 degrees, 30m = 21 degrees, 20m = 16 degrees, 17m = 44 degrees. Longest Section Length: 13m (43').

Weight: 7 Kg including all base plates, U-bolts and mounting equipment. Wind Loading: 0.1 Square Metres / 1.2 Square feet.

Other options available if higher wind loading/survival is required. Pattern overlays above per band.

5MHz is in Red and first on the list. Manufactured the right way, not the cheapest way! Where possible marine grade stainless steel components are used. We will always go out of our way to source the product you are looking for.

InnovAntennas use the very latest software design tools and optimisation methods (Particle Swarm Optimisation) in order to achieve the very highest possible performance characteristics. Other companies just don't publish polar plots and with good reason! We are proud at just how good our antennas look and perform and for this reason, azimuth, elevation and SWR plots for each and every antenna are published. We can also accept collection for most items. Address UK: InnovAntennas (behind Waters & Stanton) 22 Main Road, Hockley Essex SS5 4QS UK. The item "HF Multi-band Heavy duty self-supporting 13m long 43' Vertical antenna" is in sale since Monday, June 27, 2016. This item is in the category "Mobile Phones & Communication\Radio Communication Equipment\Antennas\Ham/Amateur Radio Antennas". The seller is "innovantennas" and is located in Canvey Island, Essex. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Frequency Band(s): HF
  • Manufacturer warranty: 2 years
  • Product Type: Ham Radios
  • Sub-Type: Antennae & Aerials
  • Type: Omni-Directional
  • To Fit: Base Station Radio
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Brand: InnovAntennas
  • Model: Vertigo 33V


HF Multi-band Heavy duty self-supporting 13m long 43' Vertical antenna