Hi;
Pricey but kind of interesting. Would be particularly good if you are in an
apartment or town house. Its a shame it doesn't go down to 40 meters.
Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 7:03 PM
Subject: TW2010 Antenna
Hi listers,
I think I've found an antenna that has possibilities for my =
balcony/apartment situation.
I have no financial connection with this company. I'm just posting what =
it says on their homepage.
Gigaparts in Alabama which is a good dealer sells this.
This isn't cheap but may help out others such as myself with antenna =
real estate restrictions.
Eric
KU3I
TW Antennas - Home Page
The TW2010 Traveler=AE Antenna=20
TW2010 Portable Antenna
The TW2010 Traveler=AE is the perfect antenna if you are searching for =
high performance DX communications in a portable package.=20
The Traveler=AE provides five-band, omni-directional communications in =
an easy-to-assemble package that requires no radial ground system or =
towers.
The black powder coating assures stealth performance for Hams who =
operate in areas with deed restrictions or other areas prohibiting =
permanently installed
antennas and towers.
A low take-off angle - an outcome of the modified-H design - produces =
maximum skip for successful DX transmissions and contact. The =
Traveler=AE can be assembled
in minutes for either permanent installation on a mounting rod, or =
temporary setup using a sturdy, optional Quadrapod.
TW2010 Mounting Assembly=20
The Permanent Mounting Assembly is constructed of durable 6061-T6, =
aluminum, thick-walled, four-foot tubing. The mounting assembly comes in =
a powder-coated
black matte stealth finish. When mounted TW2010 Traveler=AE measures =
8'3" tall.
The TW2010 Traveler=AE Antenna comes with the following components:
The TW2010 Controller is housed in a heavy-duty extruded aluminum =
enclosure. The bright, high contrast, easy-to-read, multi-colored LED =
front pannel is
designed for ease of operation and readability. The non-marring and =
non-skid rubber feet are permanently attached to the controller with =
screws. (included)
The Switching Array adjusts the feed point impedance based on the band =
width selection. This allows the antenna to produce a lower Voltage =
Standing Wave
Radio (VSWR). The copper coils effortlessly extend the electrical signal =
of the antenna reducing heat loss and the amount of wasted power. The =
TW2010 Traveler=AE
is a 95 percent efficient antenna system in a small, clean package. =
(included)=20
The 65=BD foot ultraviolet and weather-resistant Control Cable has power =
plugs and molded, screw-locked connectors and a polyvinyl chloride (pvc) =
jacket.
Additional cables can be purchased to extend the length. (One included)=20
The Power Cord is 13.8-volt capacity, 2.5mm. (included)=20
TW2010 Traveler=AE Antenna Complete $ 699.95
($24.95 S&H)=20
=20
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
For the TW2010 Traveler=AE Antenna (above)=20
Transport Bag:
A sleek black nylon transport bag is available, making Traveler=AE a =
fully portable package. The bag is lightweight, but durable. When =
disassembled and stored
in the transport bag the TW2010 Traveler=AE weighs only 10 pounds.
Transport Bag: $ 69.95
($4.95 S&H)
=20
Transport Bag=20
The sturdy aluminum Quadrapod measures 7=BE" x 7=BE" x 31" when =
unfolded. Set up and assembly of the antenna onto the quadrapod takes =
mere minutes. It is perfect
for Ham operators on the go and those who need a temporary but stable =
installation.
Quadrapod: $119.95
($8.95 S&H)
=20
Quadrapod=20
Although Traveler=AE works with all Ham rigs, the automatic band =
switching mode works with many Icom=AE models by using the optional =
interface cable for Icom=AE
radios. This eliminates the need for manual or rotary switching.
Icom=AE Interface Cable: $9.95
($2.95 S&H)
=20
Icom Cable1=20
Yaesu Cable
Although Traveler=AE works with all Ham rigs, the automatic band =
switching mode works with many Yeasu=AE models by using the optional =
interface cable for Yaesu=AE
radios. This eliminates the need for manual or rotary switching.
Yaesu=AE Interface Cable: $19.95=20
($4.95 S&H)
=20
"Everything about this antenna is first class, from the shipping carton =
and packing, to the antenna and controls. The first thing that struck me =
very positively
was the way the antenna was packed - all powdered coated parts where in =
a plastic sleeve, controls, instructions and cable were boxed separately =
in the
same carton.
"The antenna is a vertical di-pole, very similar in concept to a =
competitor (Sigma 5) and that is the only thing in common. The build =
quality is great
and does not look like it was put together in a garage workshop.=20
"The antenna is very close to plug and play. The instruction manual in =
my opinion is well written and illustrated, and makes it easy to get on =
the air.
Total assembly time for the antenna was about 8 minutes after reading =
the manual. Not one problem putting it together. I like the folding =
arms, should
be great for portable use. The other nice feature is no nuts and bolts =
-- about 80% if the antenna is assembled when you get it.
"The control box for band switch is great, push button with LED =
indicator lights and built like a tank.
"The antenna, at least for me, required no adjustment of the tuning =
coils. SWR's on all bands were 1.1 to 1. , max was 1.5 on 17M. I used my =
LDG tuner
to make the final adjustment, but you really don't need the tuner.
"How well did it perform? Great!! I worked GB100J (England Boy Scout's =
SE), France, the Ukraine, and Slovenia, CA, Utah, and Washington state =
on 20M phone.
On Sunday I got all my 10M contacts needed for 10-10 International. I =
was using my TS-480HX, running about 100 watts. Signal reports were S8 =
to S9.=20
"I compared the antenna to my friends G5RV and Hustler vertical. It was =
about 1-2 S units better than both and much quieter than the Hustler and =
no need
for radials.
"I think this antenna is well worth the price, compared to others of =
similar design, and no need for a 5 gallon bucket of cement (Quadpod is =
available)."
Randy
W9RTB
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