A Powerful Antenna for SWLs

Christ Taylor at Moonraker has been in touch to let us know that the firm has acquired new stocks of the excellent – and very popular – X1-HF Vertical 1-50MHz antenna. This is a discrete passive short wave receiving antenna supplied with 10 m of downlead terminated in SMA to connect to SDR (and other) receivers.

This antenna has internal, loaded, wire traps to function as a great alternative to a long wire. Ideal for those who want to listen to short wave but have limited space - easy to assemble, easy to use. The key features and specifications are as follows:

• Type: Helical loaded HF vertical
• Frequency RX: 1-50MHz
• Length: 200cm
• Radials: Not required
• Mast: Up to 37mm (1.5")
• Connection: SO239
• Cable: Comes complete with 10m RG58 Pl259 to SMA

[Look out for a brief review of this antenna in the December issue of RadioUser – Ed.].

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