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Review Summary For : NI4L CUSTOM RESONANT DIPOLE
Reviews: 18MSRP: 35.99
Description:
LEGAL LIMIT ++ CUSTOM MADE CENTER FED DIPOLE Made with the same components used by our military forces today Custom made to YOUR FREQUENCY of operation
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.ni4l.com
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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K5TWB Rating: 2014-04-14
Great Antenna Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I bought the NI4L OFC Windom 8 band antenna. The antenna is very well built and has lasted through strong winds from a thunder storm. My noise floor has dropped by 2db from my G5RV. I am very happy with this antenna.
N8QS Rating: 2014-04-07
Excellent Antenna & Service Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
For the past 40 years I've operated exclusively on 20-10mtrs. I was looking for an antenna for 40mtrs to check out that band which I haven't operated on since the early 70's. I came across the NI4L OCF 7band dipole (with the 22ft vertical radiator) and decided to give it a try (also purchased 500ft of Dacron rope at a great price). When I went to hang the antenna, there was a slight problem with one of the connectors on the 22ft radiator. After getting in touch with Chris/NI4L, he immediately mailed to me a completely new 22ft radiator. Antenna works great now. This antenna is built very well using quality components, is reasonably priced and Chris provides excellent service after the sale. Highly recommended.
N3US Rating: 2014-01-23
Very Happy with OCF Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I purchased my 80-10 meter OCF with the optional isolator which I used in conjunction with a 22 ft length of RG8X to obtain a vertical radiating section. For now, my center supported balun is only up 30 feet but the performance both local and DX is quite amazing. After I eventually install my tower and beam at this new QTH, I am sure I still will use this antenna on the low bands. This antenna consistently outperforms my 10 meter GP. Have been ham since 1963 and this was my first commercially built wire antenna. The Build construction is excellent and Chris was so patient with my many questions. I also purchased 300 ft of Dacron rope from Chris and I was also pleased with it. Chris shipped promptly and I will purchase other products from him.
W1JHU Rating: 2014-01-19
GREAT PRODUCT Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Recently purchased one of Chris's (NI4L) custom antennas for a 92 year old ham friend of mine. I put it up a week ago and works great. It is a quality product and professionally constructed. In my opinion, forget about building your own wire antenna. It's not worth the time to construct one considering the resonable pricing and quality of his products. Thanks Chris.

KB3SMM Rating: 2009-08-25
fine hardware and performance Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I have two NI4L Fan Dipoles; one for 40M/80M and one for 15M/30M - they both are first-rate construction and seem to perform adequately for a dipole. Customer service was very good.
One Note: you probably will need to prune your dipole if you want it exactly on a certain frequency, especially if it is an inverted vee like my 40M/80M. There can be some interaction between the elements of a fan dipole so try and string them at right angles to each other. GL 73 Rich
W6AWO Rating: 2008-03-30
Fine Antenna Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.

I was a little embarrassed to order a commercially made dipole. After all, dipoles are something any self respecting ham is supposed to make, not purchase. But I've been making dipoles since 1958 so I decided to fly in the face of tradition and order a 80/40 fan dipole from NI4L ($120 delivered).

My objective was to have a resonant antenna out of the box to go with my first (!) solid state transceiver. I didn't want to have to use an antenna tuner with the new radio.

The antenna is well made, as others have said. Mine has insulated wire although I didn't specifically order it that way. The end points are wrapped around the antenna wire giving the opportunity for adjustment. I added a Buxcomm balun to mine (see the reviews on Buxcomm before ordering anything from them!).

I've just finished the installation and the antenna comes pretty close to meeting my objective. It seems resonant on the 7Mc frequency I specified but low on the 3.5Mc specified frequency. Given the installation situation - nearby wire fence and metal shed roof with the whole antenna stuck up among the trees - I'm cutting NI4L some slack on the 3.5Mc frequency. I'll tweak it to the correct frequency next weekend.

My advice? If you're looking for a good custom made dipole NI4L is worthy of your consideration. Communications was great, delivery was fast and the antenna works great.

VY 73,

RD
KC4RN Rating: 2006-08-16
NI4L 80/40 Dipole - Great product! Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I purchased the 80/40 meter dipole from NI4L and I am very pleased with the dipole. Very well made, built to last a lifetime. Chris is very responsive to emails. Great support.

I had a B&W 80/40 trap dipole and I was not satisified with using it due to the narrow bandwidth and I did not want to use an antenna tuner with it. Nice dipole, but not for me.

The NI4L product fits my needs and is very broad on both bands.

Thanks for a well made product, Chris!

Gerald - AB2US
KC4CP Rating: 2006-03-17
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
RECENTLY PUT UP 4 BAND VERSION (17, 20, 40, 80 meters). THIS FAN DIPOLE IS A WORK OF ART! EXTREMELY WELL MADE.

AFTER INSTALLATION, I CHECKED SWR ON ALL BANDS. EACH BAND WAS TUNED FOR THE EXACT FREQUENCY THAT I HAD SPECIFIED WHEN I ORDERED IT! AND EVEN WITHOUT TRIMMING, SWR WAS LOW ON ALL BANDS.

PLUS ... CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A+++. I RENTED A LIFT TO COMPLETE MY TOWER PROJECT & WANTED TO PUT UP DIPOLE AT THE SAME TIME. I CALLED CHRIS (knowing that this would rush him) AND HE PROMISED TO HAVE IT TO ME ON THE SAME DAY THAT I RENTED THE LIFT. IT DID INDEED ARRIVE THE SAME DAY! NOW THAT IS SERVICE.

BUY ONE OF THESE FAN DIPOLES. YOU WILL BE VERY PLEASED.