How well will it work? The VertiGo 33V will provide exceptional performance on 60m/ 40m/30m/20m/17m and 15m. 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 however that performance is likely to still be far superior to shorter, coil/trapped verticals! 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 local results rather and serious DX ones! The InnovAntennas VertiGo 33V uses its whole length as a radiator on every band.While it operates only a a 2-band antenna if direct fed (21MHz and 7MHz with excellent performance) 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. Photo shows option ATU mount.
Benefits of 43 foot of radiator on 40m through 15m. 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 what would need to be elevated and have at least 2 supports. With the VertiGo, 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 woul need to have substiantial height above ground to achieve the same. For example, if you were on 40m, your horizontal wire of dipole would need to be over 60' (19m) above ground (this height varies with frequency)!The VertiGo 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. (Antenna Tuner Unit) is the base of the antenna. HD vertical has a base plate to allow for multi-brand Auto ATU's to be attached (optional).
The base incorporates fixing points for radials and also ground posts too. Once your ATU is installed, you have the ultimate and radiating multi-band vertical efficiency and this means more of your valuable Watts get radiated! Standard plate allows for mounting the antenna to a 2'' round tube, modifications upon request. A 43' vertical is one of the best size compromises you can use for the lower.
Frequencies and while a vertical of this size will work on. The antenna is a little long for these bands meaning the angle of radiation is not quite as low as on the lower HF bands. Built to last and be self-supporting. As with all our antennas, this antenna is built to last. The antenna tapers from 1.75'' to 3/8''. However, the early sections of the antenna have very thick wall in order that forces transferred from the top of the antenna will not cause 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. 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! Tuner installed (VertiGo 43V pictured with option ATU mount plate). Rear side and mounting arrangement (VertiGo 43V pictured with optional ATU Mount plate).
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. Wind Loading: 0.1 Square. / 1.2 Square feet. Other options available if higher wind loading/survival is required.Pattern overlays above per band. 7MHz is in dark Yellow and first on the list. Manufactured the right way, not the cheapest way! Where possible marine grade stainless steel components are used. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest possible quality service to our customers, always going above and beyond!
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.
And we will be happy to answer any questions you have! The item "HF Multi-band Heavy duty self-supporting 13m long 43' Vertical antenna" is in sale since Wednesday, March 14, 2018. 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.