The solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit is designed for the solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna. Some have tried to copy its looks and function, but only the solarcon i max 2000 is designed like a solarcon i max 2000. Solarcon antron 99 verses the solarcon imax 2000 page 4. The imax 2000 exposed antenna radio telecommunications. It uses the outside of the coax shield as a radial. The i max 2000 is designed very similarly to the 12 wave a99, but longer. In general, meaning there will always be exceptions, the 58 wave antenna imax 2000 would probably be my choice.
The antron 99 is really a cb antenna, but with only slight returning, it works very well on the 10meter band. We no longer sell this antenna because solarcon decided to shorten the antenna so that it would ship easier. Just my luck i put the antenna up and got 3 days use out of it and the dx conditions fell right out for a month straight. Type of antenna 5 8 over 1 4 wave frequency range 25 32 mhz length 5. Its ironic that the antron 99 paved the way for this antenna, but the imax 2000 is head and shoulders above the antron 99 in engineering practice. Solarcon imax2000, imax 2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 58wave base cb antenna 24 this item is currently in stock. Ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station antennas. Handles 2000 watts full 58 wave antenna 17 antenna in three easy to assemble sections 8. Covers far above and below the traditional cb channels solarcon claims 9. Solarcon imax gpk solarcon ground plane kit for model imax 2000 base station antenna.
The imax has now been around for quite a few years and while the a99 may be the most sold and used vertical base cb antenna in recent years the imax 2000 comes in a close second. Solarcon maxgpk imax 2000 ground plane kit 1283 solarcon maxgpk imax 2000 ground plane kit. Solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base. Solarcon imaxgpk solarcon ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station antenna. Solarcon a99 antron cb antenna available here at radioworld uk. The manufacturer suggest feedline optimization where you cut the coax to a length that just happens to work.
The imax2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market. To purchase the solarcon imax 2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts by solarcon, enter the quantity needed and click the add to cart button. I placed an imax 2000 5 ft above ground with the radial kit almost touching the ground in heavy forested qth. I max 2000 solarcon a99 antenna no ground plane feedline shield current is 100% of antenna current. He has wide open fields around him and the winds broke the antenna at the second section each time. The a99 covers far above and below the traditional cb channels. In this case i picked one of many worsecase feedline or mast lengths. I worked the world with 10 100 watts into it, and switching from ocf at 45 feet up and the imax at 37 feet the imax mostly comes out as winner.
Cheap solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna 24 when you are thinking of buying solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna 24 you will need to find a good entry level product. Solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual. Solarcon antron 99 cb 2628 mhz amfm homebase antenna. Solarcon antron 99 verses the solarcon imax 2000 page 3. Do you want the absolute best performing omnidirection cb base station antenna available. Solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna walcott radio. Cb feststationsantenne made in usa schluss mit dem antennenwald hier unsere meistverkaufte cb basisantenne echte 58 lambda ohne radiale aus. Not sure how the manufacturer achieved this, but when this antenna is used in a horizontal. Solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit for model imax2000. The a99 is a 12 wave over a 14 wave antenna for cb 11 meters. Solarcon gpkimax ground plane for imax2000 kit radiants pour antenne imax 2000. The 259 pluginbottom of antennais 30 foot off of ground. The solarcon antron 99 has three, six foot sections which are easy to assemble and install.
The kit increases transmit signal strength by lowering the angle of radiation. The solarcon a99 is a half wave over a quarter wave variable mutual inductance antenna for 10 to 17 meters. The manufacturer suggest feedline optimization where you cut the coax to a length that just happens to work best and will sort of act as the otherwise missing radials. Taking strong belief that our location would factor heavily in being able to serve our customers, our founder strategically set up a warehouse with a few hundred products in niles, michigan just a little over an hour. Nov 08, 2009 the imax 2000 is sold without radials, but really needs them. It was given to me, so it cost nothing, just pop it on the roof, add the wire radials and some decent coax and decoupling. Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for ham radio use.
Solarcon imax2000, imax2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 58wave base cb antenna 24 this item is currently in stock. A solid signal rep will contact you within one business day of purchase to provide a shipping quote and help complete your order. Solarcon 58 wave,base station antenna, end fed 58 wavelength radiator, extended imax current maximum center section, radials are not required. This is still an excellent antenna, i have worked stations from europe, antarctica, s. This is the best omnidirectional antenna in base station cb performance. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. A long time ago, i purchased a solarcon antron 99 antenna for my propagation beacon. These antennas resonate higher in the band so they could double or tripple the sales.
The i max 2000 is the newer big brother to another famous antenna that was originally called the antron 99. The package says this is a max 2000 though its marketed as a solarcon imax2000. The antenna comes packed in three equal sections, which can be put together in a matter of seconds, with two fine tuning rings at the base. Solarcon imax 2000 58wave base antenna radioworld uk. This high power antenna handles 5000 watts of power, and is insulated up to 14,500 volts. View and download solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual online. Antron sold the design to solarcon research who continued to manufacture and sell it as the a99. Welcome to solarcon, your independent consultant and supplier for all your requirements of solar technology in ireland. It was a toss up between this, a sigma 4 copy or the sirio 827. I max 2000 solarcon a99 antenna the following model is an i max 2000 58th wave vertical with a vertical feedline or mast connected to the antenna base, and no radials. The solarcon antron a99 fiberglass base station antenna features the solarcon twin ring adjustamatch tuning making it possible to tune the input to the antenna and obtain the optimum s. It has adjustable rings which protects up to 14,500 volts.
The antenna is designed to have a 2mhz bandwidth like the guy said above. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical. The max gpk used with the imax 2000 is intended to lower the angle of radiation for a slight increase in range. The coaxial coil at the bottom of the gain master apparently works like an rfchoke for optimal decoupling from mast and feedline. The imax 2000 is sold without radials, but really needs them. The imax 2000 is the longest cb antenna we hold in stock. Solarcon imax 2000 62 at the tip with a 53 mph wind gust duration. Jan 22, 2014 how to properly install wiring for a 24v minn kota trolling motor with a circuit breaker.
America, asia, australia etc etc and, have worked everything from 6m thru 20m with it however, i recently purchased an amplifier and while in the process of setting tuning the a99 up for. Wide band width and high power handling capabilities. Solarcon imax 2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts. After a few days shipment in the norway mail, the package arrived. It features the solarcon twin ring adjustamatch system to obtain the optimum swr. Solarcon imax 2000 seeing since this is my third base antenna since 1996. Solarcon imaxgpkgroundplane kit for imax2000imax99. Imax2000 solarcon imax2000 58wave base cb antenna 24. It is easy to swr all you have to do is connect in a swr meter and turn the tuning rings at the bottom. In summary, the imax 2000 is a very well built and well thought out antenna. The imax 2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market. Once built it measures 24ft, so you better make sure it is well supported. If one suits your purposes better than the other then that would be the one to use.
I have read that it slightly reduces skywave interference on receive. Solarcon i max 2000 funktechnik bielefeld professionelles. They did this without changing the tuning of the antenna so now it comes tuned for 10 meter ham band and not cb radio. To purchase the solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts by solarcon, enter the quantity needed and click the. Download a pdf document for solarcon imax 2000 58wave cb base.
It is a quick replacement for 10 and 15 meters as the beam for those bands is down. Wife and i pulled antenna out of box, put it together inless than 15 minute and swr 1. Solarcon imax2000 cb 2528 mhz amfm homebase antenna. The imax 2000 is the longest cb antenna, once built it measures 24 ft, so you.
Solarcon omni fiberglass cb ham radio antenna 5000w 24ft imax2000 the solarcon imax2000 includes a broad bandwidth that covers far above and below the traditional cb channels. Rci2950dx, 1978 cobra 148 gtl taiwan, shure526t mic, tug8 with astatic 10 da head, astatic 575m6, astron 7020 amp power supplies, imax 2000 w ground plane kit. Here is my take on this antenna, remember this is my personal experience. The solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit is designed for the solarcon imax2000 base station antenna. Offers the wider coverage, but also has some liabilities. Solarcon omni fiberglass cb ham radio antenna 5000w 24ft.
Solarcon imax 2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from 25. By tech 833 have you ever wondered what was inside the antron 99 antenna. I have replaced 3 of the imax 2000s at a friends house who lived on a farm. Founded in 1984, a1 telecom is a privately owned distributor and manufacturer of consumer electronic products. How to properly install wiring for a 24v minn kota trolling motor with a circuit breaker. Heavy duty mounting plate withstands greater wind loads. This is a cb and ham radio dealer located in bergen. It boils down to the coverage of the radiation pattern. Can be used for export, commerical and 10 meter ham. Raising the rings raises the frequency and lowering the rings lowers the frequency.
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