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| Reviews Summary for TransWorld Antennas TW2010 Traveler HF Portable Vertical Antenna |
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Reviews: 58
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Average rating: 4.9/5
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MSRP: $399
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Description: The TW2010 Traveler® is the perfect antenna if you are searching for high performance DX communications in a portable package.
Traveler® provides five-band, omni-directional communications in an easy-to-assemble package that requires no radial ground system or towers and is designed for operators requiring stealth performance.
The black powder coating assures stealth performance for Hams who operate in areas with deed restrictions or other areas prohibiting permanently installed antennas and towers.
A low take-off angle — an outcome of the modified-H design — produces maximum skip for successful DX transmissions and contact.
Traveler® can be assembled in minutes for either permanent installation on a mounting rod or temporary setup using a sturdy, optional quadrapod.
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.transworldantennas.com
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K4AHA
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Rating: 4/5
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Nov 26, 2011 13:18
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Good portable Fixed not so much
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The antenna is well built, perhaps the best constructed antenna I have ever seen. The control panel is a pleasure to use. If you are looking for a portable vertical look no further! But if your needs are for a HOA friendly antenna there is a better choice: The Force 12 Sigma 5. I have owned both for a long time and in direct A/B comparison on signal strength the Sigma 5 is over 6db stronger on 20 meters. This was carried out using many signal paths over several weeks.
I would not want to use the Sigma 5 as a portable unit. Its construction while OK would not be any where as easy to use as the TW2010.
I am glad I own both.
1 point off for lower signal strength.
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NS3L
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 17, 2011 10:04
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Top Notch, Top Quality, Top performance..
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Unlike many hams who are fortunate enough to live in much more favorable locations, I am not one of them. Plain outright I have always ended up in a location that was either "No any..tenna or if I was lucky to erect something to get by.." After looking, and pondering about how I could get on the air on the higher bands from an apartment complex I came upon the TransWorld Antennas TW2010 (Complete) Traveler HF Portable Vertical Antenna Package...After a little more research, I made the purchase..and I'm glad I did, very stealthy and great for compromised locations with restrictions on external antennas.
As said before me in the previous review "Why is this the best portable/base HF antenna on the market?" Simply put.."It Is..!!!" When this package arrived (Three large shipping boxes) I was greeted by the most simplistic of systems I've ever handled. High Quality is an understatement to say the least. The TW2010 is well thought-out and rugged!! Just the look of the aluminum frame combined with and incorporating carbon fiber sleeves & sections then painted "SR-71 Jet Black" says stealth..
I can safely say that it took more time to unpack the system then it took to deploy. Mear minutes to deploy the complete antenna on the quadrapod with cables rolled out... Control box setup was easy. Transworld supplies a 12v cable and I kept that for my Portable/Mobile operation. There are many 110v - 12v adapters, I happened to have one laying around that supplied the relay box. The power plug was the same size and powers the relay/control box just fine.
Placement of the TW2010 and tuning was very easy & extremely simple. I was able to locate the TW2010 along side my building at ground level. I set it up perpendicular and about 8 feet from the side of the building with the landlords blessing. Minor interaction with the building was evident but that placement gave me full east, west, and south exposure resulting in great performance right out of the box. I used my RigExpert AA-54 to get some SWR readings and found only minor adjustments were needed to get centered on the sections of the bands I would be working. Result: 1.1 to 1.5 SWR max from either end of any selected band. Centers were all 1.1 SWR...!!
Performance has exceeded any skepticism I might've had about this antenna being used in a compromised situation such as mine. If it can work this well for me at ground level, just think how it might perform when elevated and totally in the clear!!!
I can tell you that is the most professionally made antenna I've ever seen.. If you are turned off by the price, well then go and buy something cheaper... But understand this, You will loose the following.. Absolute stellar performance... Durability, Stealthiness, Ease of setup and operation, and finally.. You will loose out on DX !! Because this antenna, with your help works DX!!..
Because of the proven performance of the TransWorld Antenna Systems, I plan to purchase a TW4040 in the very near future.. Great company and great support..
Steve NS3L,
Bethlehem, Pa.
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KV6C
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 25, 2011 06:39
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Outstanding
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Outstanding antenna. I bought it for mobile use, but found that it outperforms my Butternut HF6V vertical on 20 - 10 meters. Easy to set up, very flat SWR curve, don't even need to use an antenna tuner!
Although it's a bit pricey, you get what you pay for with this antenna - extremely well constructed. Check on Ebay as you can often find one there new at a price much lower than retail. I picked up mine for $438 inc shipping.
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N0YXE
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 17, 2011 23:19
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Owned all models.........
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Why is this the best portable/base HF antenna on the market? Let me count the ways: Solid, rugged made. As strong as Russian woman or ox. Goes together in less than 60 seconds, or may be kept together and thrown over deck railing. Not too fussy about being close to other objects. Hard to see in yard. Drones can be spotted early and shot down if need be. Performance is exceptional and usually within one S unit of most any dipole antenna. Amplifiers may be used up to 1,200 watts if needed. Low angle of take-off and always gets excellent propagation. Charles in technical service department is a gem and should be considered for adoption!
If you would like a picture of this TOTALLY AMAZING ANTENNA in my yard, send me a note: terryspaceship@yahoo.com
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K0IWI
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 12, 2011 08:14
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Perfect HOA Antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have looked long and hard for an antenna that would work in an HOA (Home Owners Association) environment. The 2010 beats them all. Great reception and transmit, low noise, and basically plug and play.
Had a problem tuning 10 meters but worked with Roger at Transworld Antennas. Problem was resolved. Roger, your the man.
The company stands by their product which makes it even better.
Would I recommend the antenna, YES without a doubt.
Nice job Transworld.
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WA7DET
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 11, 2011 12:56
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Great antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I used one for most of 3 years in a 2 story apartment building with great results. Yes it's not a yagi, but I talked to most of the world as ZC4TS. It was mounted about 15 feet from the solar water heater array and tanks. I also had a multi-band vertical mounted on the water heater and the TW2010 tuned up perfectly every time. No bad interaction with the water heater or other antenna close by. Regretfully I left it in Cyprus when I returned to the States. I wish I still had it as my wife doesn't like big antennas in her yard.
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N0YXE
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 10, 2011 16:24
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2010L is the only one left!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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The second review. I had to take down three TW antennas from the rock garden because of HOA threats of a law suit. They were very difficult to see in the yard and unless you were trespassing, they could not be noticed. I'm left with the first one, the 2010L, and it is used only under cover of darkness and as a portable for QRP. They are fantastic antennas and if you live in a very miserable situation, you will probably have to wait until it starts to get dark outside. The TW goes up in seconds is is very light, yet extremely sturdy for any kind of wind condition. The 10-20 meter series of antennas are, in my opinion, the very best antennas, and give you the large antenna performance, too. If you want to know how I solved the HF antenna problem with incredible HF performance, send me a note, and I will send you some pictures of my new antenna system. You won't believe it:
terryspaceship@yahoo.com
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KF4EOM
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Rating: 0/5
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Aug 7, 2011 09:47
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Not for apartment use
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I'm sure in an open field, this antenna is great but it simply interracts with too much to be used in an apartment setting. Portable, therefore is questionable. A full length dipole is portable in the sense that you simply roll it up and carry it with you but this antenna should be classified as a low profile antenna rather than portable.
In short, despite everything, it simply will not tune. Yes, coax is 45 degrees and yes, I opened the case to tray and stretch the coils. Simply interracts with to much of it's surroundings.
I'll put this in the closet and maybe get some use out of it on field day. For $1,000, I bought the 2010, 4040, the stand and the travelling case. It is now going to just collect dust. The company is so hard to deal with I am simply better off putting it in the closet.
Not an apartment antenna.
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DJ0RD
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 3, 2011 00:39
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Amazing Antenna
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I live in a Condo with a small ground level terrace. On the weekend I worked ST0R on 18145 to the SE from me off the side of the antenna. ST0R was 3200 miles from my location near Munich. I was running my SPE Expert 1K-FA at 900 Watts output. The SWR did not change in the slightest and I have much less RF in the shack since changing to this antenna from a G5RV.
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KK7AAA
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 17, 2011 16:16
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Astonishing Antenna
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I am a new ham and live in an area with a Home Owners Association which restricts transmitting antennas. I saw the reviews for this antenna and asked my two Elmer's what they thought. Both were skeptical, but one of them read the reviews and suggested I try it, but to first check with actual owners of the antenna. Both owners that I contacted loved the antenna and said I would not go wrong with it
I set it up yesterday and finished putting my shack together. Within three hours I had contacted Poland and the Netherlands from Phoenix, AZ. Today I contacted W1AW in Connecticut and quite a few states in the middle of the country.
Today the skeptical Elmer stopped by and was amazed at the performance. He didn't believe it would work as well as it does.
Mark me down as a big fan of this antenna. It is definitely a keeper.
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