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| Reviews Summary for G Whip Zepp antenna |
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Reviews: 24
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $£39.00
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Description: The G Whip Zepp antenna is an end fed but with a difference! It incorporates the 1/2 wave length wire radiator and also a G Whip tuned circuit and not the usual matching feeder line counterpoise used on many of the old designs, no baluns, no toroids, no matching transformers, no matching feederline, no resistors, no counterpoise, no radials, no earth, just a perfect tuned match. Nice and easy to turn to get the best signal or to cut the QRM. Each antenna comes complete with it's own sweep and no adjustment is needed. Can be mounted vertically, horizontally or sloping, during tests we found sloping performed the best.
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.gwhip.co.uk/
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M0KZC
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Rating: 5/5
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May 9, 2013 03:17
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Still pleased !
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Hi
Just thought I'd add an update from my previous post of 2011. In nearly two years of use my original G-Whip end fed zepps are still going strong. The quality Geoff builds into these antennas speaks for itself - I've thrown many other more expensive wire antennas in the bin after shorter periods. The build materials are virtually indestructable, well I haven't managed to break one yet ! Given their robust build quality I still think these are the best option for portable operating (my main usage) having tried many other options. If you got a few minutes to erect a pole and raise a G-Whip zepp in sloper configuration then I wouldn't bother with any of the electrically short so called portable antennas. The zepp will outperform any of these - and I've tried a few !! There really is no substitute for 'wire in the air' plus of course these are resonant so no 'fiddling' or tuners. I've recently bought some more to fill in the gaps in band coverage. I think that speaks for itself.
As previous Geoff is great to deal with, very helpful and responds promptly to requests. Recommended.
73
Martin (M0KZC)
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M0HDF
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 30, 2013 11:35
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Great antenna
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I got my G Whip Zepp 20m 150W last Friday from Ian - M0CZV at RossComm Radio Communications, authorized reseller of G-Whip.
Very nice quality and excellent packaging. Resonant as per the plot provided first time.
The box robustness and waterproofness seems very good. Very easy to install.
Low QRM on RX, SSB receiving audio was fantastic.
I did about 15 contacts in the SP DX RTTY contest with 5W in no time. I have for now installed the antenna horizontal about 2m height along my garden (NE-SW) in the urban part of B'ham sorrounded by houses.
Very happy with this purchase. I would recommend it to anybody.
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M0NAF
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 17, 2013 17:43
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Update
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I did promise I would update after I had used my G Whip end feds for a while.
Tonight I was on 40M using my 40M end fed.I made contact with PJ4/SP6AXW in Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean. That is some 4654 miles or 7343Km from my QTH in UK. I was using an Icom 7410 running 95W. I received a 59 and gave a 59+.
My End fed runs from my roof at 20’ sloping down into my back garden at 10’. It is aligned roughly ENE to WSW. The Tuned circuit end obviously at roof level.
Thanks G Whip and RossComm for a great product and excellent customer service.
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M6DZA
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 16, 2013 12:25
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New kit trying
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Hi Guys
New to the scene I went and got a (G WHIP END FED) antenna from a company on the internet after a few people had praised the quality and the service.
I spoke to Geoff the guy from the site and had the wow factor someone who not only knows what they are talking about but also delivers and EXCELLENT service with support and advice thrown in.
I ordered my END fed for 20mtrs and awaited well super fast service and delivery I was over the moon and got the item within a few days and quality you could see when it was handed to me by the postman well wrapped and safe.
I wasted not time in getting it set up and searching the band and after a short time got some contacts one in Bulgaria that gave me a great 5/7 I was astonished and the reception quality is fantastic.
I would like to thank Geoff for the fantastic service all round and say I will be ordering more kit soon.
I was just wondering if anyone else has dealt with these guys and what sort of kit you got and what results as well.
If anyone else has the kit I would be very interested in any info from you as I am interested in what other people have to say as well as learning what other kit is working well so I can build my knowledge.
Many thanks for reading my little message.
73 to all
Daz Grin Grin
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M0ZCM
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 10, 2013 06:50
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Still Excellent!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I thought that as I have now been using Geoff's antennas since I started my Amateur radio journey in 2011, I would now do an update. I currently own the following Gwhip antennas:
20M EF
17M EF
Widebander
20M Mini EF
All of Geoff's antennas are of excellent quality and he clearly takes a lot of pride in putting them together. In Operation they are very simple to set up and work flawlessly. They have given me a lot of hassle free enjoyment in the last two years not to mention some great contacts.
If you live in a built up area like me,they present a low visual impact, which in turn means less hassle for you.
I have no hesitation in recommending these antennas and will soon be buying a 40M band version.
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2E0STJ
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 8, 2013 13:03
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Excellant purchase
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is my 1st end fed 20m antenna, need I look any further ? No I don`t ! this ticks all the boxes, excellant quality all round, made my first contact into Poland with ease and I feared the worst being surrounded by houses here in the UK.
I did try a vertical antenna (fishing pole style)for almost the same price, well I have packed that away until perhaps I go out in a middle of a field or even high up where the air gets thinner !
I must also add the customer service that I experianced with Ian was superb and will be returning to purchase another antenna when needs must as I said you need not to look any further, these work !!
Thank you G whip and RossCom
John, 73
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M0AZE
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 1, 2013 02:50
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Top marks
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is not the first product I've purchased from Geoff, the quality of construction, price and performance would be difficult to beat! I buy with confidence knowing that it will do exactly what it is designed to do.
I do recommend to anyone the use of a resonant antenna, for those with smaller gardens these antenna's prove you don't necessarily have to lose out on putting out a good signal.
Have fun!
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G0RTH
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 21, 2013 08:23
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Excellent 40m End Fed Antenna
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Having had good experiences with both the G Whip Base antenna and the G Whip mobile antenna I bought this 40m end fed as my inverted L was OK on both 160m & 80m but not so hot on 40m.
Superb construction, easy to deploy and works very well. I had tried a cheap competitor but the "matching box" wasn't in the same league as Geoff's and it also didn't have the almost unbreakable kevlar wire. A classic case of getting what you pay for - superb engineering at a fair price.
So impressed I've just ordered the 20m and 6m versions.
Alan G0RTH
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G3NQX
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 14, 2013 14:52
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Marvellous
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Used extensively in the wilds of Scotland and numerous other places whilst on holiday, as well as for club special events, the End Fed Zeps from Geoff Brown at www.gwhip.co.uk are exceptional. The build quality cannot be improved on and the performance outstanding, a true out of the box ready to go antenna system. Personally I think it is comparable to a good half wave dipole. Highly recommended. 73. Bill.
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AA0MV
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 12, 2013 14:53
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Excellent Product...
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased a 20 meter G Whip End Fed Antenna from Ian Ross in the UK. Ian was very responsive; he shipped my order right away. The G Whip was very easy to install. However, it was necessary to shorten the antenna to shift the frequency up to cover the frequency of interest. Ian was very helpful and explained how to make the change. It only took a few minutes. The antenna is well made and it's nice to have a resonant antenna for a change. I'm looking forward to making many contacts with the G Whip antenna and my Patcomm PC-1600E.
Steve AA0MV
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