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| Reviews Summary for B&W Folded Dipole AC-5-30 |
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Reviews: 7
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Average rating: 3.3/5
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MSRP: $219.95
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Description: 5-30 Mhz Broadband, Copperweld Wire, 65 Ft Long
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More info: http://www.bwantennas.com
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VE3YKE
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 3, 2004 14:58
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Excellent
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have been using this antenna for just over a year. I like this antenna for its low noise level , compared to the vertical I had up before. Signals are not quite as strong , but anything I can here I can work with 100 watts. I have worked europe, japan, U.S, and south america. I have mine installed as an inverted V with the apex at 25 feet, and ends at 12 feet. This antenna works great if it is installed properly, follow the recommendations by B+W.
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KD7RDZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 20, 2002 14:46
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great receiving antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have been owing this antenna since 3 years for receiving (swl-ing). I found the performance of the antenna exactly matches its description by the 1988 WHRT handbook. Huge signals, extremely low noise and useful for receiving purposes also on 160 meters (the signal is attenuated somewhat 10db on 160 m).
However a vertical antenna does perform better on low angle signals.
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AL1F
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Rating: 5/5
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May 2, 2002 14:44
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Great Antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used one of these folded dipoles for two years out in western Alaska. The antenna loaded well on all the bands and has withstood the elements well. I have mine installed in an inverted "V" configuration with the apex at 45 feet and both ends about 20 feet off the ground.
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NT9E
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Rating: 0/5
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Mar 11, 2002 02:57
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Extremely dissapointed
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Bought it for MARS use. Never could get it to load properly. Buyer beware. Very expensive dummy load.
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KA3TQG
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Rating: 3/5
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Jan 24, 2001 20:07
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Worked ok for me !!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I used one of these B & W folded dipoles at my hunting cabin for several years. It was O K for this use. I worked the PA. QSO Party twice from there with good results. It withstood the constant taking up and down at camp and stored easy. A friend of mine is currently using it from a great hilltop qth with good results.
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K1GLJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 24, 2001 17:44
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It works for me!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Reentering the "active" radio amateur ranks after having been inactive far too long. Former Drake C-Line w/L4B and Mosely TA-33 beam. Purchased a TS-520 (around $200) and this antenna for my home on a very hilly, wooded area in the Green Mountain state.
The antenna was difficult to install, especially due to my treestand and underbrush. I needed an assistant due to the antenna's configuration. My recommendation is to follow the instructions included with this antenna! Forgo the tempation to unwind it immediately and hope to straighten it out later.
My installation is a sloper configuration (facing East), approximately 21 feet above the ground between my log home and a very large (and somewhat now denuded White Pine).
Works great! DX reports 59 SSB. 86 Countries within the first two months of operation. It's not a beam! It is a broad-banded folded dipole and my standing wave ratios are below 2 on 80-10 meters. To my knowledge the AC-5-30 is NOT designed to work on 160 meters. Expensive for a dipole, but it works effectively, at least for my hamming!
73
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N9NUP
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Rating: 0/5
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May 23, 2000 14:59
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Save Your Money
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I bought this antenna for 160 meters-it would not
tune up on that band or 10 meters. Difficult to
put up.
A friend came over and he asked me about it. I gave it to him so my gargage floor would'nt look
so messy. He said he would give it a try. Maybe
you'll hear a different review in a couple of
weeks.
Good luck!
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