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| Reviews Summary for Cushcraft A4S |
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Reviews: 27
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Average rating: 4.3/5
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MSRP: $628.42
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Description: A4S Specifications
Frequency: 10, 15 and 20 meters
Elements: 4
Forward Gain: 8.9 dB
Front To Back Ratio: 25
VSWR 2:1 Bandwidth: 500+ kHz.
Power: 2000 watts CW
Longest Element: 32 Ft. (9.75 m)
Turning Radius: 15.5 Ft. (4.72 m)
Boom Length: 18.5 Ft. (5.48 m)
Boom Diameter: 2 inches (5.1 cm)
Wind Load: 5.5 sq. feet
Connector: UHF
Weight: 37 Lbs 16.8 kg)
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.cushcraftamateur.com/
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N6WIN
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 19, 2011 07:12
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Great for the cost
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I put this up at my father's QTH. It's a great antenna for the price. The traps handle legal limit, it's easy to build, and has good SWR.
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NT6U
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 24, 2010 19:40
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very pleased with my purchase
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I purchased this antenna used for 300 bucks over a year ago. It's the best 300 dollars I've spent in radio to date. I run about 600 to 700 watts when needed, and break through "most" pile ups. My good DX friend and I run simplex 2 meter while chasing DX together, he runs 1000 watts on a X-7 Cushcraft @ 50 feet, we live 10 miles apart, I work nearly everything he does. Very few exceptions. The receive is better for him as I can tell. Of course the A4S is not the X7, but bang for buck! working the world! Very pleased with my purchase.
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W3SB
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 21, 2010 15:05
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A real workhorse - solid
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought my A4S (new) at Dayton in 1985 and it was up for 20+ years before moving to a new QTH. I had excellent results with the antenna - all bands 10/15/20M (no 40M add-on). It was set for the CW end of the band and the SWR was on spec. My DXCC total went from 293 (homebrew quad at 35 ft with 100W)to 348 (50 ft with 100W). The antenna survived several brutal ice storms (1 inch of radial ice) with and high wind - others lost their antennas, I didn't. When I took it down to refurbish for sale, I was surprised by the grass and insect debris in the traps! No wonder the SWR was varying in the rain just before it was taken down. Yes, some of the hardware had to be upgraded (SS U-bolts and SS hose clamps) but overall the design and performance were solid in my opinion.
73, Stokley W3SB
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W8NLZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 21, 2010 09:54
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A solid classic.
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought my A4S well used, lying on the ground in pieces, elements adjusted for CB use. Took it home and cleaned it up, washed the ants out of the traps, replaced all plastic caps, and set elements to factory dimensions. Works like a champ! Sits up 55 ft on a Universal aluminum tower with a Ham IV rotator. Has weathered several tropical storms and close encounters with hurricanes. No problems. I did double up the hose clamps on each element. Well satisfied with its performance and durability. Note, it is a big antenna and requires good clearance from trees to rotate. Solid DX performance.
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N6XMW
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 3, 2010 14:00
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Still Good
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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A few years ago, I recorded a good review for the A4S and now add this little note to say it is still
performing well. Again, the virtue of this antenna is reliability in adverse weather. It is not high performance but it is good performance coupled with reliability. n6xmw
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K4FX
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 17, 2009 22:42
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Good antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Had my 2nd one up since Dec 2001, (owned one from 1987 till 1990 at another QTH) no issues whatsoever, SWR set for center of the bands and covers both SSB and CW with less than 1.7 to 1. SWR never changes, with 1KW I don't stand in line too awfully long. It has withstood some pretty tough ice and wind. Hope to put up a Force 12 with separate feedlines for SO2R contesting in the future, but I will keep the A4S up....
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KC5DBH
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Rating: 0/5
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Apr 6, 2009 16:09
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Scrap metal!!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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1. Resonant frequency changes on a daily basis; usually outside of the ham bands if the antenna resonates at all.
2. Poor quality, pot aluminum construction. Brand new u-clamps broke rather than tighten properly. Threads stripped as soon as pressure was applied to tighten the clamps.
3. Bulky
4. Heavy
In short, this antenna is a waste of resources. This thing is coming off my tower and going to the junkyard!
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PY2ONU
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 28, 2009 07:42
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GREAT!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The Cushcraft A4S is a great antenna! I bought my antenna in 2006 and today i'm very happy, my DXCC up considerably! Great materials, construction, and good results in all 3 bands! The cushcraft A744 40 meters kit is another great option, also works very well!
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K9FON
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 30, 2008 20:28
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Great!!!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Mine is used and is about 30 years old but it worsk great! I have it up about 40' on top of an American tower turned buy a Ham 4 rotator. Very low SWRS, good bandwidth, low windload, and easy to assemble. I had to buy all new hardware but thats no biggie. Overall i like this trapped tribander. I hope it lasts me as long as it did the ham who had it before me.
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KG8DP
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 18, 2008 07:16
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Good antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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works as it should. almost 4 years old and in service. only thing that has been a problem is the 40m add on kit. I may have got to windy on 40m. have had trap issues in that regard and last summer 2007 the cross hairs for 40m. just up and cracked. deteriorated. I live in Ohio and dont have salt water up here. LOL. I gave it a 4 because of the trap 40m. design but it works flawless now. I have a friend that knows these antennas inside and out. I do now myself. Just put up an A3WS over the weekend. I have used Cushcraft for years a3s now a4s and have the a3ws ins ervice along side the a4. 327 confirmed and will use cushcraft another 20 years or as long as I am here. Mark KG8DP
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