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Reviews For: Status Quad 2 StQ 5

Category: Antennas: HF: Yagi, Quad, Rotary dipole, LPDA

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Review Summary For : Status Quad 2 StQ 5
Reviews: 3MSRP: 630
Description:
Quad antenna 2 elements 5 bands
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.statusquad.it
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IZ1RZO Rating: 2021-01-31
Great news in the world of Quads! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
My 2Stq5 has been installed for a year now and I can only confirm that I am very satisfied with its operation.
Even if we are in a minimum of this Solar Cycle, I regularly listen to some DX and connect 99% of what I can receive... by the way, I am not a " Many kW Operator " but rather a " 1/2 kW Operator "...

Being a multiband antenna, loops from 10m to 20m must coexist together and this requires careful tuning.
The feedings are separated and the band is selected with a remote switch: this brings advantages, but it takes much patience and precision to find the right length of the cables between the switch and the loops.
We also know that all the surrounding metal objects can affect the result... so it may be easier for some and less for others...

In the end the optimum for each band is found and the time required is rewarded anyway.
In my case the " worst " band is 12 m, where I have a SWR of 1.3 at 24.930 and 1.4 at 24.990 ...
For all other frequencies my SWR is less than or equal to 1.3 from start to end of each band.
... I can say some help from a program like " TL Details " can be invaluable for optimal tuning ... And a good antenna analyzer too.

It is fair to say that I have always been a fan of quad antennas, from 30 years now, and over the years I have built and installed my quads obtaining good results.
But when you are looking for particular materials to buid antennas at home, you often do not find what you are looking for and if you find them the cost does not make the construction at home convenient.
Status Quad has brought an innovation as it uses truly quality materials, resistant and destined to last over the years. And the final cost of the product is not excessive, if we consider the real quality of the materials used.
I think that no Quad antenna manufacturer has used this type of wire, rods and rod supports before.
I just remember simple copper wires, fiberglass rods and galvanized iron bolts, in the past.
Take a look at the Status Quad website and you will realize what we are talking about.

I want it to be clear that I am not a collaborator of this company and I have no financial interest in giving a positive review, I simply recognize and appreciate the high quality of the materials and the work, whatever the company was.

Finally a great Italian and European Quad manufacturer and seller!
IZ1ANU Rating: 2019-02-20
ANTENNA 3/4 el. fantastic. Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Hi, I have installed for 6 months a STATUS QUAD 3/4 covers the 5 bands, 3 elements 20 -17 -15 and 4 elements 12 -10, very selective low noise antenna, very high performance in DX for long stretches.
I chose this antenna because of its great strength, and 'from the cubic collapse that collapses under the snow and strong winds, not' so ', unfortunately these fantastic antennas were built by many companies that did not mind the mechanical strength of the product , but only to the profit of the company.
I am PROUD to say that just an Italian company has changed the way of building the quads, STATUS QUAD is synonymous with robustness and solidity of the product, as well as constantly looking for top quality materials that guarantee durability and performance for life. .
RAdioamatori from all over the world if you think of the quad, turn to STATUS QUAD for a serious antenna without worries.
IK7HPG Rating: 2018-04-30
antenna with exceptional performance Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
The assembly phase was fun, interesting and very simple. The product has elements of quality and reliability, from the boom to the barrels to the aluminum braid, mechanically it is very robust. Simple was the calibration phase. The results in the air were immediately seen.