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Reviews For: Gabil GRA-1899T

Category: Antennas: HF Portable (not mobile)

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Review Summary For : Gabil GRA-1899T
Reviews: 2MSRP: 69.95
Description:
close, but not exact MFJ 1899T antenna
Product is in production
More Info: http://https://www.gabilradio.com/gra-1899t.html
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WA4JM Rating: 2021-01-05
Works as advertised! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Purchased through Amazon. Documentation could be better, but not bad. A counterpoise is a "MUST." That being said, with the help of an analyzer the tuning was pretty easy. I have only tested it on 20 and 17 meters. However, with 20 watts operating outside, I was able to make contacts. No substitute for a dipole antenna, but quick setups it does the job! I'm a happy customer.
LNXAUTHOR Rating: 2019-08-24
don't expect a miracle Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
this antenna was purchased at a very reasonable price-point (20 percent less) vs MFJ's 1899T.. it is *nearly* the same, and its documentation mimics MFJ's (or visa-versa)...

don't expect a miracle; 25ft of wire up a tree and a 25ft counterpoise will beat this antenna's performance - but for what it is, you can have fun experimenting (it works best with staged counterpoises up to 40m - make sure to elevate the counterpoise!).

instead of a sliding (think MP-1) or tapped (think Lakeview hamstick) coil, this antenna like the MFJ variant, uses a 'wander lead' much like the old Outbacker Joey... you attach the jacks into different ports on the base, then adjust the telescopic whip (which disconnects, btw) for resonance...

i'd suggest using a tuner and counterpoise, then document best settings for your favorite bands...

what's nice is that the antenna separates into two pieces down to 11.5" - this is a bit bigger than Elecraft's AX-1, but much, much lighter than the original MP-1 package...

good for travel, backpacking or casual listening r operating, this antenna is worth the price for its quality construction and fun in experimenting... you can use this for pedestrian mobile with a trailing counterpoise or in places where space is at a premium...

but honestly, throw 63' of wire up a tree if you can - you'll make more contacts