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| Reviews Summary for ZeroFive Antennas Multiband Vertical |
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Reviews: 61
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $469.00
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Description: A Multiband vertical for 10 to 160m,41 foot tall feed with your coax or ladder line,For use with a tuner,Made from 6063 t832 AL tubing,Requires radials,5kw cw,10kw ssb pwr handling,Freestanding,Comes with base insulator and tube.
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More info: http://www.zerofive-antennas.com
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W0RIC
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 30, 2008 07:59
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My 2nd Zero-Five
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I picked up a second Zero-Five vertical for Field Day and portable use. This 33 foot 40 meter antenna ROCKS! We deployed this antenna in less then 30 minutes for field day. We made hundreds of contacts on 40 and got outstanding reports.
Everyone we worked was on the 1st call.
Working DX is FANTASTIC! The reports are 59 PLUS.
Anyone thinking of a vertical should consider the Zero-Five. My 43-foot Zero-Five has been up for over a year now and most of the DX is 1st call.
The support from Tom is 110%. Every question was personally answered. It's nice to find a company that answers their phone. NO VOICE MAIL just real people! WOW! Nice concept!
73
Rick
WØRIC
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K6HT
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 17, 2008 23:22
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Excellent Performer!!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have tried quite a few vertical antennas in my search for an excellent performer but just couldn't find one. Until I overheard a couple of
guys talking about the ZeroFive vertical antenna.Well curiosity got me and did a research on the antenna and was quite impress with what I have found out.
I called Tom at ZeroFive and he was so helpful before,during and after sale that made my decision real easy. I have the antenna mounted on top of my cushcraftA3S beam antenna and the result is just excellent. Like having a ground plane with the tower acting as my radials. And yes my QTH is quite windy and no sweat the ZeroFive antenna can handle it. Was I happy with the antenna? Yes I'm and customer service from Tom is excellent.
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K9KEJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 12, 2008 04:31
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The DX keeps rolling in
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Out of the blue I got a call on 20 meters from John, W5GI, no slouch himself when it comes to SDR and antennas. "Orrin, you have one of the dominant signals on 20 meters. I've listened to you for a long time working DX everywhere in the world, and I am amazed at how great your 43-foot, ground mounted ZERO FIVE vertical works!
John himself is a DXer, and an unsolicited compliment like that is greatly appreciated. But it's this great antenna that continues to get me through the pileups. Critics complain "it's just a vertical and what's so special about it?" And they just shake their heads when they hear me getting 10/9 reports from Asiatic Russia or similar signal reports from China as well as many other exotic locales. The 43-footer is worth every dollar I invested. And to top it off, we had another series of intense storms in the Chicago area with violent winds. My outside wind meter was destroyed by a 91 mph wind but the ZERO FIVE just stood there, on its foldover mount, like a soldier on guard duty--straight up and down. One final note--the so-called critics claim I am part of the ZERO FIVE company because I am eager to sing the praises of the antennas. NOT TRUE- I have four of the great verticals, for which I plunked down the cash. I've always said that I won't talk about a product or service unless I've used it and done well with it. And this antenna continues to be nothing short of spectacular!
Orrin
K9KEJ
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K5ML
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Rating: 5/5
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May 14, 2008 19:34
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Works Great as a 20 ft. Flagpole
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Living in CC&R land, K6OU’s review describing how he uses his 43’ ZeroFive as a 20’ flagpole got my attention. A quick email with a few questions to Roger was promptly answered and I decided to give it a try.
Last Saturday the Russian CQ-M DX Contest was on. 90 minutes before sunset, I fired up the rig and got on 20 cw, with the vertical at the 20’ height flying Old Glory. Using the ZeroFive at the reduced height and running 500 w. out, I worked 10 Russian stations. When darkness fell, I went outside, removed the flag, inserted the top 23’ of the vertical and proceeded to work 12 more Russian stations before the band went dead. In the couple of weeks I've used the antenna at the flagpole height, I've worked stations in Japan, New Zealand and S. America. As a 20’ flagpole or a 43’ vertical, the ZeroFive is a player. Thank you, Tom for an excellent product, and thank you, Roger for an excellent idea.
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KK8ZZ
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Rating: 5/5
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May 10, 2008 19:05
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This Antenna HONKS !
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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In almost 40 years of ham radio, I've only found a handful of real bargains. Tom's verticals are certainly one of the best of the bunch. Tom's made himself available for technical advice by phone or HF, the antenna is top-notch (survived a 70+mph wind in March with nary a bend) and the performance of the antenna with a tuner and balun are first-rate. This antenna works and works well, especially on 40m and up. Highly recommended !!
de KK8ZZ Solon, Ohio
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K9KEJ
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Rating: 5/5
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May 9, 2008 07:54
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Unreal DX antennas
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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It has been over a year and the DX contacts keep rolling in, be it on 20, 40, 75 and 17 meters. I spoke with my friend Oscar, K6LHU in San Francisco, who just took down his Butternut vertical and installed an inverted V. He's listened to me work scads of Asians on the ZERO FIVE. Dick, KJ2S, in New York is amazed with the signal reports I get from the VKs and ZLs just about every day on 40 meters. A bad day is when I get S9 instead of my usual 10-15 over reports.
I live 30 miles northwest of Chicago, and last year my wind speed indicator clocked gale-force winds at 93mph in my back yard! The ZERO FIVE, 43, footer is not guide, and it came through the storm as if it never happened. On Friday, May 9, I called CQ on 20 and a BL7 (China) came back with a report of slightly over S9. My testimonial is very similar to the others who have purchased these products. My log book(s) are stacked up with DX contacts from every part of the world. The signal reports I get have made others using horizontal arrays highly skeptical, until they've come over and witnessed the contacts in my shack for themselves. Again, I qualify these statements with the plain fact--I do not own any part of the ZERO FIVE antenna company, nor do I have an financial interest in it. I have four of these great antennas, and every dollar I have spent is money well-invested.
Orrin
K9KEJ
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KC2MIB
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Rating: 5/5
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May 7, 2008 15:22
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NO CONTEST!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I'VE BEEN RUNNING MY 43ft MULTI-BANDER ABOUT 2MTHS NOW AND DURING THIS RELATIVELY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME I COULDN'T BE MORE IMPRESSED. THERE ARE MANY VERTICALS OUT THERE THAT WORKS WELL BUT I CAN ASSURE YOU NOT ONE OF THEM IS BUILT LIKE A ZERO FIVE. I AM A DIE-HARD SKEPTIC ON VERTICAL ANTENNAS, DUE TO THE ANTENNAS HIGH NOISE CHARACTERISTICS. I INSTALLED THE ANTENNA WITHOUT RADIALS AND PLAYED IT FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND NOW I'M UP TO 70 x 50ft RADIALS AND TALK ABOUT A PERFORMER (BOTH Rx & Tx). I ALSO USE A SUPERLOOP MULTIBAND LOOP ANTENNA(UP 30ft) AND A LIGHTNING BOLT 2ELE - 5BAND DELTA LOOP(UP 45ft) AND I DID A A/B/C COMPARISON AGAINST THE ZERO FIVE. THE ZERO FIVE WAS 10 TO 15dbs STRONGER THAN THE SUPER LOOP ON ALL BANDS EXCEPT 75M WHERE IS WAS JUST 5dbs LESS THAN THE LOOP THERE.(good numbers since the vertical is not optimal for domestic dx) THE LIGHTNING BOLT D/LOOP WAS 5dbs STRONGER ON 10 - 17M (both rx & tx). ON 20M THE ZERO FIVE WAS SHOULDER TO SHOULDER TO THE L/B DELTA LOOP ON 20M TX BUT 5dbs LESS ON RX. I WAS ABSOLUTELY ASTONISHED. REMEMBER ALL THIS WAS DONE WHILE USING ONLY 70 GROUND RADIALS. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND EXPERIENCE THIS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME VERTICAL ANTENNA. HOPE TO WORK YOU ON ONE OF THE BAND SOMEDAY AND I MIGHT BE ABLE TO DO A A/B CHECK WITH YOU SO YOU CAN SEE WHAT THE FUSS IS ALL ABOUT. 6MTH AND 1YR UPDATE WILL BE FORTHCOMING.
PS: CUSTOMER SERVICE IS BEYOND REPROACH WITH TOM, HE IS AN ABSOLUTE CREDIT TO THE AMATEUR COMMUNITY. NOT ONLY CAN YOU TALK TO HIM ON THE PHONE WHENEVER YOU CALL BUT YOU CAN ALSO TALK WITH HIM ON THE HF BANDS TOO, SO YOU CAN ACTUALLY HEAR THE PRODUCT.
de
KC2MIB
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ARRLBOOSTER
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 27, 2008 16:32
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Enthusiastic
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is the best antenna I have ever used.I only have 60 radials buried into my small backyard. A small installation footprint was important as was good performance with very little maintenance needs in the future.
It is to bad to see a bitter, "political" post here by George and would ask that he buy one, and than he would be a happy man!
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W0RIC
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 26, 2008 21:29
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THE BEST VERTICAL AVAILABLE!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Here is my 1-year update!
After one full year of operating the 43’ vertical, I have to say this antenna is a keeper!
99% of the time it is a 1st call antenna. The reports are outrageous. On 40 and 80 meters most reports are 20-30 over S-9. I have no problem making contacts. Seems amazing to me that this antenna is built so well. Same for 20 meters.
We have had all kinds of weather conditions and not one problem. AMAZING! ~
This is a KILLER ANTENNA!
I now have 96 ground radials attached totaling 5,000 feet of wire. I can’t imagine adding any more wire but I might add 24 more radials just to see what happens some day!
I have had other ham friend’s stop over to take a peak at this antenna and they are just as amazed as I am at the performance.
My only wish is that I wish I could work ALL the stations that hear me. I get emails asking why I could not hear their signal? I guess it must be on their side and not mine since I run a pretty good receiver. Remember a wire dipole is going to perform quite differently then a Vertical so don’t expect miracles.
The support from Tom at Zero-Five has been fantastic.
Anyone interested at all in a vertical should call and order one today!
I’ll look forward to working you with your Zero-Five one day soon!
73
Rick
W0RIC
www.w0ric.com
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KB3QMJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 28, 2008 06:04
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Unsurpassed performance
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Tom just DONATED to our new Dundalk High School Ham club a 43 ft multiband vertical.
I am blown away by the way this antenna is performing on the roof of our school.
With just 16 radials, the kids are working the world with 50watts.
This antenna simply works and works well.
Customer support---the best and then some. Tom goes out of his way to make certain the products he sells are working as they should and will help you any time you need help.
Thanks to Tom donating the antenna to our school, we could afford to get the kids on the air. Our goal is to get a few licensed this coming weekend. Thats the type of support that really makes a difference for the future of this hobby!!!
The performance of this antenna allows us to make contacts reliably due to the signal we are putting out. That is good for me as the classroom teacher-due to the fact of how short the attention span can be of the teenagers.
Basically, when I want to demonstrate the hobby to new students, this antenna helps me to make qso's quickly! Most ops cant believe Im on a vertical!
Dont hesitate about this product. It truly works well and Tom is a saint in terms of customer support. What more could you ask for?
Thanks, 73
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