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

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Review Summary For : Force 12 C3SS
Reviews: 43MSRP: 1229
Description:
6 Element Tribander on 12' Boom
Product is in production
More Info: http://force12inc.com
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W0CKI Rating: 2000-03-08
A no compromise antenna!! Time Owned: unknown months.
It's been up a month, really got a workout on the recent DX contest, only at 42 feet and WOW!! This is a great package in a small package. I have an acre of land, no restictions and I could of put up whatever I wanted. I am convinced that for the bucks and size the C3SS can't be beat, good front to back, works OK on 12 & 17, terrific!! on 10, 15 & 20, lightweight and very well built!! Also, you can call Tom and get great support. BTW, I'm not a new ham, licensed since 1954, used a lot of antennas of all types and love chasing DX. Treat yourself, this is a real beam that offers terrific performance. Don't waste your bucks on 'mini beams" with "mini" performance.

4Z1JJ Rating: 2000-02-25
Great antenna, small footprint Time Owned: unknown months.
Well built and a great performer. I have tower restrictions where I live, so I needed a relatively small antenna. I have it mounted on the side of my 2 story house, less than 30 feet high. I haven't worked as much DX since I moved and took down my quad 9 years ago. Highly recommended, particularly for those with space limitations.
WB5TVI Rating: 2000-02-02
Great product, that exceeds my expectations! Time Owned: unknown months.
I found a product that not only meets my needs, but also exceeds my expectations. The Force 12 C3SS arrived in a 4’ box neatly arranged in separate element bundles with all other parts in logical separate zip-lock bags that were well identified. The step by step manual made assembly a snap. The riveted elements and boom mounts are great. There is no worry of loose parts with this antenna. Now to performance, the SWR curves were flat on 20, 15 and 10 phone bands. As expected, 17 and 12 were 2.5 and 3 respectively. The antenna was pointed north, but there was the Russian Antarctic station on 20. First call in the pile-up (100 watts) Val came right back and gave me a 59 +. WOW!! Was I happy or what? It has been the same story over many times on 20, 15 and 10. Great reports from DX and stateside on 17 & 12 with the tuner. Thanks Force 12 for a great product that I am proud to own.