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Reviews For: Big Signal 2BS5 2el quad

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

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Review Summary For : Big Signal 2BS5 2el quad
	Reviews: 1	MSRP: 890
	Description: · Bands: (6) / 10 / 12 / 15 / 17 / 20 m. (6 m, 2 element kit optional) *Very acceptable performance in 30, 40, 60 and 80 meters with the use of a tunner. · Active elements: 2 per band. · Gain: 7,34 / 7,01 / 7,20 / 7,11 / 7,10 dBi. (Free space). · F/B: 18,61 / 12,64 / 14,40 / 13,50 / 13,18 dB. · Polarization: Horizontal. · SWR: Bellow 1,5:1 on all bands. · Power rating: 2.000 W. PEP · Balun: Included. · Boom length: 2,84 m. / 9,32 ft. · Turning radius: 4,03 m. / 13,22 ft. · Total height: 5,25 m. / 17,22 ft. · Weight: 19 Kg. / 41,88 lb · Wind survival: > 150 Km/h. / 100 mph. · Wind load: 0,743 m2 \| 583,255 N \| @ 120 km/h.
	Product is in production
More Info: https://www.bigsignal.es/en/antennas/big-signal-2bs-5b-6.html
# last 180 days	Avg. Rating last 180 days	Total reviews	Avg. overall rating
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ON6PL	Rating:	2023-10-02
A must have for DX			Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have been looking, comparing all type of antenna for weeks and months, Yagi, quad, log periodic ect and I came to the conclusion that the performance of the 2BS5 from Bis Signal company was the best option with my situation and my criteria : price / weight / length of the boom and I was looking for a pure DX performing antenna, light. Also I am happy the single feed line, it’s something “purist” will say 5 separated feed lines are better, maybe but in my case the performance are just terrific. The antenna is on a 12.5m fix mast with an electric sliding rotor cage, the antenna is in lower position in 5 minutes. This antenna is easy to mount, I have prepare all the pre-assembly alone in 1 evening and installing the 2 elements was a 15minuites job with a the farm tractor and front hydraulic lift. See my QRZ page for photos Everything is nicely marked and no error is possible. SWR is 1.3 on 14Mhz, 1.2 on 18Mhz, 1.1 on 21Mhz, 1.7 on 24Mhz and 1.1 on 28.5 mhz All is perfect except 24Mhz but the constructor inform me in advance of this. The side rejection is perfect it’s -5 -6 S points The font to back is ok but it’s a 2 elements don’t expect huge FB rejection. In terms of performance it’s an amazing antenna, I have been able to work from 4 Aug 2023 till 01 Oct 2023 146 new DXCC. Until now I am more than happy with the antenna it’s just amazing. I can contact 99+% of any DX I can listen, lot of QRP station are calling me, the reception is quiet and I have been able to break all pile-up with 600W maximum whenever needed. The company Owner Juan Pedro is fast and always reply in case of questions. Pierre ON6PL

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Big Signal 2BS5 2el quad

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