Operating hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm PST. Also included is a ballistic cloth bag to protect the mast. The VersaTee contains standard 3/8' x 24 threads for mounting Buddipole antenna arms or other elements (such as Hamsticks) securely.
Included is one large stretch hook-and-loop strap which can be used as strain relief or to secure the mast to a railing or fence post. Ive used this antenna since January with great results, getting my KILO award from POTA. Lightweight Shock-cord Whip Antenna - OUT OF STOCK, These shock-cord whips are custom made by us to be extremely rugged yet light-weight. Note: I am not trying to replace usage of my Buddipole antenna, I just like to play around with different ideas for operating in the field. I did not compare the performance to my Buddipole Deluxe antenna because at the time I did my vertical, I did not yet own the Buddipole Deluxe.
#Buddipole antenna portable#
Description: Designed as a multi-band, portable antenna for 40m - 10m, the Buddistick is an excellent performer with any rig up to 250 watts. It is being released this week, if its not on the site, you can email them to get it before it hits their site. My Rube Goldberg quarter-wave vertical was not too bad. Review Summary For : Buddistick Portable Vertical.
#Buddipole antenna pro#
This version is the same length as our standard Buddipole antenna. Check out the new Buddistick Pro from Buddipole, Inc. We also have a long version that collapses to 23" (58 cm) and extends to nearly 11' (3.3 meters) in length. The SC Mast fits into the Buddistick or Mini-Buddipole portfolio bags along with all the antenna parts. Our guying kit (see 'accessories' section) is a good option for this task though the guy ring that comes with it should not be used (can be removed in the drop down box).ĭimensions for the short mast are 13" (33 centimeters) when collapsed and approximately 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall when extended. Setting up the mast with no supports available is easy using guy lines. We use a super heavy duty shockcord that is replaceable with the use of a hex wrench (provided). The mast goes together like a tent pole and each section is 'keyed' to lock it into place and prevent twisting. Buddipole Deluxe Kit supplied complete with W3-BM, W3-BST, W3-BPT, W3-STW, W3-RAK, Coils, Coax 6m (20ft) with PL-259 adaptor, Dipole centre, Telescopic aerials, Coil clips and W3-DKB carry bag.We love using this mast in the field with both the Buddistick and Buddipole antennas.Optimized for transmit power and proven for DX work, the Buddipole is the secret weapon used by HF portable operators all around the world. The whole kit packs down into a protective carry bag. The Buddipole is more than an antenna, it's a versatile system for launching your signal. This gives a total dipole length of about 4.64 metres when fully extended for 40m operation. The power rating remains the same at 250 watts PEP. The combination of the assembled length as well as the high-Q adjustable coils and offset-fed design make the Buddipole a very efficient portable antenna for 40m - 2m. The inner section is an alloy element measuring 55cm, then a coil 12cm long (42mm diam) and a telescopic whip 33cm collapsed and 165cm extended. The antenna sets up in minutes and when fully extended is approximately 16' from end to end.
The T-piece acts as the centre-feed point and via the 1/2in thread in its base, a means of attaching it to the telescopic mast.Įach of the two dipole legs comprises three distinct parts. This is a quick and positive arrangement. He also explains the antenna hardware and design. A purpose designed balun is used to feed the system via the supplied 8m of 50 Ohm coax cable, and the whole assembly plugs into the centre feed T-piece. Chris/W6HFP goes over what is included in the Buddipole Deluxe packages. Welcome to the Buddipole Channel, for videos on the use and application of the Buddipole an hf/vhf portable dipole antenna system which is designed to be. They are positioned roughly half-way along each element, a compromise between efficiency and impedance matching. We've been manufacturing our own unique product line since 2001. These are beautifully made and account for the very high efficiency of the system. The Buddipole line of antennas are designed to be portable, versatile, and efficient. The buddiepole is a shortened dipole shortened by the means of high 'Q' loading coils. c The Buddipole portable antenna and mast are commercial/military grade and of a very high quality contruction.
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