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WD5DUE
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 8, 2009 22:05
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Correction to earlier rewiew
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have the MP-1 version and not the PW-1...sorry for the confusion in the earlier review.
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WD5DUE
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 8, 2009 18:50
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Great Product
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I live in a townhouse in Houston and needed an antenna that would really work in a restricted location...saw the PW-1 at a hamfest a little over a month ago and bought the product without the benefit of reading product reviews...but bought because of the quality look of the product and the attention to manufacturing detail. I figured that anyone that was that attentive to detail- had to have a product that worked. My gut feel about the product was correct - the antenna was a snap to put together and best of all performs better than expected.
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N2CKH
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 13, 2001 12:25
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MP-1 version
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have the MP-1 version. This is the latest, it is a bit smaller.
Not only is the design and workmanship great, the antenna is truly compact for travel and works great.
I use it portable with different mounts, the standard and tri-pod from Vern and my own. I have the 80 meter coil as well. I now use this antenna as my main 10-80 mobile antenna with 54 inch Hustler foldover mast and 54 inch whip. In this configuration you can NOT go to 6 meters.
Thje only complaint is detuning in New Jersey winter salt/water combination crappy weather. However I created a crude shield from a lexan water bottle, see my web site.
I plan to buy another unit when Vern gets his back log of orders squared away.
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K6LQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 13, 2001 10:58
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Excellent package!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I have the 40-10 meter version and plan on getting the recently available 80M add-on. I Purchased it for portable use while on vacation/camping mainly. Fits in my airline sized carry-on Pelican case with my 706MK2G/SS30M when AC is available, and my QRP+ for battery/field use. I feel that it works as well as an all band 7' tall vertical can. I added a small top hat to mine for fun. The self contained radials are a real timesaver and performance enhancer too. I like to mount mine a few feet above ground on aluminum angle stock with the radials drooping outwards at a 45 degree angle - helps keep the kids at a safe radius too!. I did noticed some apparent very minor salt water corrosion (?) from use while on Maui last summer. Worked the East Coast/San Diego and Washington State with ease on 40m last weekend from lake Tahoe. I also have Vern's SLV and it really performs, but it is much larger. Also have used Ham Sticks but the PW-1 much more portable and versatile. .._. _... ._ _. _ . _. _. ._
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K0XD
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 9, 2001 16:46
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MW-1 EXCELLENT MATERIALS
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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GOT THE VERTICAL WITH 80 M ADAPTER. LOADS PERFECTLY EVEN IN THE HAM SHACK LOCATED IN MY BASEMENT. QUALITY OF ANTENNA MATERIALS IS EXCELLENT. CAN BE PUT INTO A SMALL BAG WITH PORTABLE RIG WITH EASE. RECOMMEND FOR PORTABLE USE, VERSATILE AND ALMOST UNBREAKABLE.
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K7FD
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 24, 2000 09:36
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One Foot HF Antenna?
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Field Day? How about packing an antenna good for 40 thru 10m...that breaks down into a package ONLY a FOOT long? Wow! W6MMA's PW-1 is just the ticket. Stout construction and built for those backwoods trails and mountain tops. Even includes a small radial pack and C-clamp to attach to whatever is handy. Performance? The PW-1 meets or exceeds any HamStick or Hustler antenna I have here; tune up is a snap by pushing the coil up or down. Best of all, you can throw it in a briefcase or backpack the next time you go out of town!
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