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Reviews For: KX3Helper.com End Fed 40-6M with 9:1 UnUn

Category: Antennas: HF Portable (not mobile)

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Review Summary For : KX3Helper.com End Fed 40-6M with 9:1 UnUn
Reviews: 14MSRP: 47.50
Description:
Main wire is 31' and made with "Wireman" 18g a Silky antenna wire. The
matching transformer is a 9:1 UnUn which is trifilar wound on a larger toroid.
The antenna wire is attached to a stainless steel stud and the unit has a BNC
connector so no SO-259 adapter needed. The toroid is held in place internally
with hot glue and foam, and the internal BNC connector is protected by an
inert putty to inhibit corrosion. There are custom made sturdy tabs with holes
on the end of the antenna to attach ropes or to mount on top of a pole like a
Jakite or similar fiberglass pole. The wire is folded over about 3 inches, after
the custom made rope connector is attached, then secured with adhesive
lined heat shrink. This antenna requires a tuner and a 25' Plus coax feed line.
Product is in production
More Info: http://kx3helper.com/endfed-40-6m-antenna/
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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VA3KJI Rating: 2014-03-12
Great Support and Product Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Received the antenna in a few days after ordering, hung it on my fence up about 6 feet and away I went talking to the world. I have been out of the hobby for about 15 years and needed an antenna that I could get up fast during this terrible winter we are having. Went fast and I have been getting great reports and have actually made a European contact. Cant wait to take it to my trailer this summer. Thank you Steve for a great product
KF5RHI Rating: 2014-03-12
Great Antenna!! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I was looking for an end-fed antenna for my portable FT-857D set up. I found KX3Helper.com and bought the 6m-40m end-fed. I set it up in a local park and within a couple hours had contacts on both coasts and a DX contact from Croatia. All from north Texas. I'm VERY happy with my purchase! I've since added DX contacts in Bulgaria and Austria.
W8VFM Rating: 2014-03-11
Excellent service and construction Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I was looking for a simple portable antenna to use with my K2. I looked up the reviews on eHam and liked what I read. I received the antenna very quickly after ordering on the web page. I live in Michigan, so the winter snow has kept me from trying the antenna out as yet. I am very impressed with the way the antenna was packed and the construction. I also appreciate the ability to use QRO power if I need to.
former_NQ0N_PR Rating: 2014-03-11
Well built, works great Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Received antenna and strung it up in my basement until the weather cleared. Immediate contacts throughout the country. When I deployed it outside, it was even better. Well built, great design, and works great on 40m-10m (haven't tried 6M). I bought a second KX3helper.com antenna for my go bag.

I would 100% recommend this antenna, and it's less expensive than the popular QRP end fed used on the trails.

Finally, Steve, W1SFR is super responsive. He answered my questions about other ham-related gear (all were spot-on suggestions) and he's just a nice guy. Very friendly and helpful.