CHA LEFS 8010 (Lightweight End Fed Sloper) EFHW

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Review Summary For : CHA LEFS 8010 (Lightweight End Fed Sloper) EFHW
	Reviews: 1	MSRP: $225.00
Description: The CHA LEFS 8010 is an eight band, no- tuner, High Frequency (HF) antenna for use on the 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, and 10 meter Amateur Radio Service (ham) bands (60 meters with a tuner). Its’ minimalistic design and lightweight components are intended for the serious backpacker and outdoor adventurer. Leave the tuner and SWR meter at home – just bring a radio and a pair of boots! Specifications: • Frequency: 3.5 – 4.0 MHz (80m) 7.0 - 7.3 MHz (40m) 10.1 – 10.15 (30m) 14.1 - 14.35 MHz (20m) 18.068 - 18.168 MHz (17m) ? 21.0 – 21.45 MHz (15m) 24.89 – 24.99 MHz (12m) ? 28.0 – 29.7 MHz (10m) • SWR (frequency ranges listed above): Typically, less than 2.0:1 • Power: 500W SSB, 250W CW, 150W Digital • RF Connection: UHF Socket (SO-239) • Length: 63 ft, 130 ft with Extension • Ratio 49:1 • Weight: 1.5 lbs
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W4CAF	Rating:	2023-11-16
Great quality			Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
This is my first end fed half wave and I am still a novice as far as amateur radio goes so I was looking for an easier solution for a packable antenna. A few things; I tested the antenna in a flat wire configuration about 25 ft off the ground and i used both sides of the wire winding portion for the wire and extension, choosing to pack the rope separately. I found the 40M portion was tuned nearly perfect on 40, 20, 15, and 10 giving me less than 2:1 on all listed bands. The 80M extension was cut a bit long which their manual stated very clearly. after purchasing a pack of 2.5mm double barrel copper fishing crimps, I got to trimming and eventually ended up with 1.7:1 on 3.9MHz and 1.5:1 at 3.5MHz which was a good compromise for me. Doing this ended up sliding all subsequent bands right into place and with the 80M extension I now have 1.5:1 on every band except 60M and 30M. My signal reports have been excellent and my swr meter is happy.

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