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G0MLY
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 23, 2007 08:11
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Small Wonder!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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UK made (by a working broadcast engineer, I understand) the Wonder Wand (I have the Mk2 version) does everything that can reasonably be asked of it.
It's a bit less expensive than it's Canadian competitor (I have used that one too)and performs equally as well and maybe slightly better! Up to 25 watts RF output - I think the Mark 3 may be able to manage 40 watts?
I like the PL259 on the back side of the unit, as you can easily adjust the click knob for the bands. It works on many more radios than just the FT-817 as the tuning knob does not get in the way of the rear of the rig. 2m and 70cm are also easy to tune if you are patient with lengthening and shortening the whip.
Opening it up reveals what you might expect, a well designed UK product that I think has not really had the exposure it deserves. I suspect the components may be of higher quality than the immediate competitor, but others may know more than I on this one.
I've worked all over Europe on an FT-817 with relative ease, and used it on a TS-480 too, though the tunable counterpoise (made especially to fit the Wonder Wand) certainly helps. With 2 tunable lengths to play with, it makes HF portable fun yet again.
I notice the product range is expanding, so Wonder Antennas looks like they are here to stay, which can only be good news for hams!
This small wonder is definitely recommended! Hope you can get it in the US!
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