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| Reviews Summary for Arrow Antenna 146/437-10 and 146/437-10WBP |
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Reviews: 32
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $139
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Description: Portable Handheld Yagi for 146/437 mhz primarily used for satellite DXing. However, it can be mounted on a camera tripod and used for groundwave communications. 10 watts maximum for handheld operation/150 w maximum when mounted. Elements are made from aluminum "arrow" shafts. Lightweight, and made for quick assembly/disassembly. Weighs about 22 oz.
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More info: http://www.arrowantennas.com
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N3YZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 21, 2009 04:58
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Excellent Value
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Just received VUCC-Satellite. How to do it? Several months of transmitting portable in a school parking lot, with a Yaesu Ft-817, a camera tripod, and this Arrow yagi. Got plenty of crazy looks, but well worth the effort. 73! John, Annapolis, MD
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KG4RUL
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 2, 2008 10:20
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Six Years Later!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I reviewed this antenna in May of 2002. Since then it has been used with a pair of HTs, and, mounted on a tripod, at 100W 2M SSB with my TS2000(X). It has always performed well.
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K6LCS
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 2, 2008 09:53
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The CLASSIC Satellite Antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I had an engineer look at my Arrow Antenna. He told me it shouldn't work. Well, it sure does work - and brings the Ham Sat experience to those who only own HTs.
Here's my "mod" to the antenna: the addition of a Stanley(tm) hacksaw handle to the grip. Eliminates AWS - Arrow Wrist Syndrome.
http://web.mac.com/clintbradford/Site/Blog/Entries/2007/9/3_Arrow_Antenna_Mod.html
Great quality. Great product.
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LA9AKA
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 2, 2008 07:44
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Nice antenna!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have the split boom version with built in duplexer. Everything fits very nicely together and the overall build quality is high. On air performance is very good so far. I recommend using a tripod, it makes operating with a handheld TRX so much easier.
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KF4ZMT
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 30, 2008 10:35
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Doesn't get any better than this.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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There just isn't anything negative about this antenna. It is light weight, easy to assemble and most important of all, it just works great.
Having never attempted satellite communications before, I was a little uncertain about this antenna before I purchased it. But I can now say it has helped me to have the most fun I have ever had in ham radio.
You can read about how I got started and all my experiences at http://www.kf4zmt.com/kf4zmts-blog. Also, K7AGE has some outstanding YouTube videos detailing the antenna and satellite QSOs at http://www.youtube.com/user/K7AGE.
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K3ROJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 24, 2008 16:52
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New Pastime
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After seeing Randy K7AGE on YouTube making contacts through satellites, I knew I needed one right away. I had already worked hundreds of stations using the now defunct FO-29 Japanese sat and the old RS-12/13 Sats a few years ago which were analog birds using rotating AZ-EL beams and a FT-847 Yaesu rig. Not having a dual band Handy Talkie, I am using my Kenwood TM-V71A mobile rig which I hadn't gotten around to installing yet. By using a medium sized lawnmower/tractor battery sitting on my picnic table, I was able to work through the AO-51 easily. The Arrow antenna works good for me using a camera tripod and stay at 10 watts. I see now that E-Bay is selling them for $138 buy now and free sipping.
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WD4ELG
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 4, 2008 20:49
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This is the real deal
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just got the Arrow 144/437-10WBP today; the UPS truck delivered at 6 PM. First SAT QSO on AO-51 at 7 PM. What a blast!
Solid design, lightweight, good materials.
If you're considering a purchase of an antenna, there is lots of great AMSAT info on the FM-Satellite yahoo group, and K7AGE's videos on YouTube. I am a selective buyer, and this antenna had so many good things said about it...not just on eham.net. I am so thrilled with my first AMSAT QSO!
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AJ9K
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 26, 2008 13:22
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Worth the price
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I use my Arrow to work FM satellites with a Yaesu VX-5R HT. It works great. I numbered the tip of each element and the corresponding hole on the mast using a permanent marker, to make assembly easy and quick. I can carry the Arrow unassembled in the trunk of my car or backpack, and assemble it in minutes, just before the satellite appears.
I've had a blast being "DX", handing out rare grids as my wife and I camp and hike across the country.
If you have a dual band HT, for a small additional investment, you can try satellites with an Arrow antenna and re-ignite the spark that brought you to ham radio in the first place. Have fun!
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KD4PQF
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 29, 2008 19:53
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Great antenna
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have owned my arrow for about a week now and have already put around 10 contacts under my belt with AO-51, AO-27,SO-50. This is a great little antenna. I am using a VX-170 up and a VX-177 down. I have worked el's as low as 10 deg. with a good bit of noise but between 10 and 20 deg, it starts coming out of the noise. I am very impressed with the antenna. I have mounted it on a tripod, this make a big difference over holding it. Thanks K7AGE for the idea. What can I say that hasn't been said..Its simply a great little antenna.
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VK4TJF
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 22, 2008 01:15
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the best!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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i originally got it for satellite communication after a couple of contacts with oscar 51 i got board and used it for fox hunting a 2 meter fox. i used the 3rd harmonic and the 7 element 70cm beam with a home made anttenuator, again very nice. then i got a 2 meter and 70cm rig and put the antenna up at 8 meters on a rotator with using a duplexer rated at 100 watts, needless to say there is not many repeaters that are out of range. if it was up to me and not the XYL i would get 2 more both for fox hunting, these antennas are the best hands down.
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