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| Reviews Summary for Arrow Antenna GP52 6 meter 1/4 wave GP |
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Reviews: 20
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Average rating: 4.8/5
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MSRP: $35
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Description: 6 meter 1/4 ground plane antenna. Antenna pictured is from the 2m version, but it appears the same.
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.arrowantennas.com
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N2CYY
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 16, 2011 21:26
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Great Antenna - Awesome Support
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The perfect mixture of a great product backed up with simply unparalleled customer support. Had my GP52 for a few years (& it worked fine) & then we moved to a new QTH. The antenna didn't quite make the move too well. But even after 3 + years ( and a less than successful move) Tim at Arrow demonstrated how great Arrow Antenna is how they stand behind the products they make. If only more companies were like Arrow. I also have the 2 / 440 ground plane (also a great performer) and look forward to adding additional Arrow antennas to my modest antenna farm in the near future.
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N0YXE
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Rating: 1/5
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Feb 9, 2011 14:29
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My second review...
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I wrote a glowing first review based on the quality of construction, ease of assembly and mounting, and initial SWR tests. This was last spring. I NEVER heard anyone on Six and never had one QSO on six. Yes, I know how to work the band: I've had the VUCC for 50 MHz for a few years. I checked the SWR again today (2-9-11) and found it to be higher than Mount Everest! Go figure. I had even convinced a friend of mine in Texas to purchase one too, and she has had the same experience. What to do? In my case I have a 1/2 wave omni Six in the basement that should be perfect for replacing the Arrow antenna. Even at modest height, it should still work on openings. The omni antennas work great and don't take much space either. Good luck.
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KQ6EA
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 14, 2010 12:31
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Amazing deal
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Bought one of these a while back because I wanted something to use on 6 with my Flex 5000. Finally got around to putting it up for the September VHF QSO party. It took all of 25 minutes, and that includes putting a dab of anti-seize on the parts, lowering the mast my Comet GP-3 was on, and swapping the two antennas.
SWR is pancake flat over the entire low end of the band, the radio loads up perfectly in to it, and I made about a dozen contacts on 6 that I wouldn't have been able to make without it.
Construction and materials are very nice and quite clever, and I agree with the other poster about how well it was packed for shipment. UPS couldn't hurt this thing even if they tried!
Very happy with the antenna, and for the price it can't be beat. I doubt if you could build something this nice for the money. Took it down after the contest as I need the GP-3 up for a cross-band repeater some of my friends use for a net we run, and it "folds up" easily by loosening the four 7/16" bolts to swing the radials parallel to each other for storage.
I can hardly wait until 6 opens back up as the solar cycle progresses. The last time I was on 6 it was a lot of fun.
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K6JWB
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 16, 2010 21:53
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Great little antenna!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I got this from a friend who recently got out of the HAM hobby. He bought this new some months ago and I let it sit during the rainy season then the summer. I took it apart and cleaned all the radials and the connections with a brillow pad and a wet cloth, then I simply put it together, no manual, no antenna expertise, and plugged it in. Using my 756 pro2, my SWR was flat on 50.110 and the radio did a slight retune on 53.080 (repeater freq input). It's only elevated about 20 ft with a floating ground. It works great into the repeaters 5-30miles away and will await to see if I can catch any magical DX.
If you have an HF radio that does 6m, this is the perfect "Antenna2" plug-in. So far no TVI (even with 100watts on FM).
I really do recommend this along with a G5RV for the HF (general class) beginner.
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W4AMP
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 16, 2009 21:11
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A Keeper
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Fast shipping, good communication, and a strong well built product make this a great antenna to order and use. Five minute assembly, no trimming of vertical element needed. A sturdy lightweight antenna that is priced right!
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K0UC
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 11, 2009 22:25
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great, as usual
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Simple and rugged and it works great. It's not even worth putting together the parts to build your own when you can get this thing for about the same price and have all the machining done. Not to mention customer service is top-notch. You can generally get a response in hours. I've been very happy with all my Arrow antennas and have recommended them to a number of people who have bought them as well.
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KG4RUL
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 8, 2009 11:12
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GREAT!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I replaced the hex head screws with wing nuts so I can easily assemble/disassemble the radials from this antenna. It is now part of my Go-Kit.
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KB4FJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 8, 2009 08:58
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5
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Great antenna,eazy assembly,built like a tank.No SWR problems with the GP52.
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N8TCZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 16, 2009 13:54
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A quality antenna
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I wanted something inexpensive and I made the right choice. The antenna was shipped in a rigid cardboard tube inside another cardboard box that even UPS would have a hard time destroying. All the parts were there and it assembled in about 10 minutes. The SWR checked out 1:1 at 50.125. The components are top notch.
Contacts are surprised at the signal even at over 1500 miles on 6M with my FT-450 and 100W.
40 over 9 is not unusual.
AF4MW
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N2GYI
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 24, 2007 06:45
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Excellent
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I was in the process of sourcing parts to build my own quarter wave ground-plane for six, when I stumbled upon this antenna company. I was impressed with the relatively low price, and realized I'd be hard pressed to build a quality antenna for much less money. I found the build quality and integrity to exceed my expectations for such an inexpensive antenna, made right here in the USA. We experienced wind gusts to 64 mph on the first night it was in the air; no problems. I will strongly consider Arrow's antenna products in the future.
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