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Reviews For: Par OA-432

Category: Antennas: VHF/UHF+ Omnidirectional: verticals, mobile, etc

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Review Summary For : Par OA-432
Reviews: 7MSRP: 64. USD
Description:
Horizontal omnidirectional antenna for SSB, satellite, etc. 1.5:1 bandwidth of 4.5 MhZ on 420-450MhZ with a max input of 160 watts. 5"x7" and weighs 1 pound.
Product is in production
More Info: http://parelectronics.com/omnis.htm
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N1TGE Rating: 2020-04-22
Amazing craftsmanship Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just received a OA-432, OA-144, and OA-50 in the mail today. I have not put them up yet but must comment on the quality of these products.

The 432 and 144 came completely assembled. The 50 took me about 4 minutes to put together. I cannot believe how easy it went together and most importantly how well made these antennas are.

I started looking at these antennas a few years ago but didnt purchase till now. Life happens... moving, have a kid, then a second kid and now the Chinese Virus. Dale exchanged several emails with me answering my questions and helping me decide how I can mount these along with a few verticals. I am extremely impressed and he now has a customer for life.

I will definitely update this review once I get them in the air for some on air tests. Buy them - you cant go wrong!
N4SJW Rating: 2019-06-28
432 SSB magic Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Just adding to the excellent reviews below. Agree with all, I now have a OA-50 and OS-144 for 6 and 2M added the 432 on the same mast in between the two OA-144s and having a ball on 432 USB. We have a local group here Denver metro area and I can work everyone I hear. Great craftsmanship and service.
K2ROC Rating: 2016-02-11
Very high quality Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Just received the 432 from Dale. The construction is superior to the halo, wheel, and square loop I already have. SWR is flat across the range and the azimuth pattern is also far more "omnidirectional" than anything else I own. Very, very impressed. And not that this should matter, but the fact that the design just looks cool is a plus. :-)
K4XXX Rating: 2015-01-31
Small package, huge performance! Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I was wanting to get back on 432 weak signal after moving around and finally sort of settling back down. I'm renting this home, so a tower is out of the question. I can put up poles to support small antennas, but yagi's are still out of the question. So, in looking for another way to get on the air, some local hams run the OA144, and they highly recommending that. So I purchased the 6m, 2m, and 70cm antennas from Dale. His customer service is awesome, and got email replies within 1/2 hour every time. Sometimes within minutes. Best customer service I've every gotten on a product. Received the antenna, and it was pre-assembled in the box, and upon putting in the air, SWR was flat on 432.100. During the contest is rained and snowed and even had freezing rain for a while, and SWR still stayed flat.

I have the antenna mounted 2 feet under my 2m antenna (coax just wasn't long enough), putting it at 21'. I am running an IC-7100 into a RF concepts amp putting out about 100 watts. I was able to work EN61 on 432 MHz from EN91 here. Distance was 301 miles. Condx were horrible during the Jan VHF contest, but made the QSO. I would highly recommend this antenna! I know this isn't my 28 element yagi, but this little antenna really surprised me in its performance!
N4NSP Rating: 2011-03-17
Excellent Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
On 3-16-11, I received the AO-432 antenna and installed it in my attic on a section of PVC pipe. Using an IC-910H radio, I received the Mode U UHF CW beacons on 3 satellites as they passed over the U.S. East Coast: O-55, O-58, and Swiss Cube. While this antenna is small in size, it did really well "right out of the box."*

The customer service at Par Electronics is as excellent as their antennas. Dale responds quickly to emails and inquiries.
Tom Goyne, N4NSP

*Used 30 feet of LMR-400 with Type N connectors.
K3TD Rating: 2007-06-06
great antenna! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have an OA-432 Par Omniangle that I used portable during a couple of VHF/UHF contests with my FT-100D. I was very impressed with the performance of the antenna, and how easy it was to set up and tune. The quality of the materials was also excellent. I also have an OA-50 and an OA-144 that I use regularly with great results.
N3PKC Rating: 2005-03-31
Smokin! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Fills the bill for a horizontal omni and does a whole lot more. Worked FO-29 and AO-51 nicely with my stacked pair to listen on the downlink. Nicely engineered, well worth the money....Thanks Par!