Solarcon ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station. This item solarcon imax2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna, 24feet. Ive researched the forum and read quite a bit about them. The imax 2000 is the newer big brother to another famous antenna that was originally called the antron 99.
Solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna walcott radio. It was a toss up between this, a sigma 4 copy or the sirio 827. Solarcon i max 2000 three 8 sections tuning rings for adjusting swr dc grounded full 58 wave covers far above and below the traditional cb channels useable from 25. In this case i picked one of many worsecase feedline or mast lengths. Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for ham radio use on. Buy solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station antennas with fast shipping and toprated customer service. Solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual. Solarcon imax2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from 25. Wife and i pulled antenna out of box, put it together inless than 15 minute and swr 1. The imax has now been around for quite a few years and while the a99 may be the most sold and used vertical base cb antenna in recent years the imax 2000 comes in a close second. Get the best performance from your imax 2000 utilizes 4 6 foot ground radials ubolts included. They did this without changing the tuning of the antenna so now it comes tuned for 10 meter ham band and not cb radio. The a99 is a 12 wave over a 14 wave antenna for cb 11 meters.
If you are looking to purchase more than 1 imax2000, please call the store to place your order. We no longer sell this antenna because solarcon decided to shorten the antenna so that it would ship easier. It is a quick replacement for 10 and 15 meters as the beam for those bands is down. The antenna is designed to have a 2mhz bandwidth like the guy said above. However, with the solarcon imax 2000 i was fully able to hear her voice on fm, and she could also hear me. The manual says on one place that the imax 2000 has a 5. These antennas resonate higher in the band so they could double or tripple the sales. The solarcon 99 antenna is by far the best selling cb radio base station antenna on the market. This is the best omnidirectional antenna in base station cb performance. The manual says on one place that the imax2000 has a 5.
It works with the solacor imax 2000 antenna which covers the 10, 11 cb and 12 meter bands and could be adapted to other antennas. I placed an imax 2000 5 ft above ground with the radial kit almost touching the ground in heavy forested qth. View and download solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual online. You can also use your antenna for international, commercial and 10meter amateur radio operation with up to 2000 watts. Solarcon imaxgpk overview ground plane attachment for the imax 2000 base station antenna. Oct 09, 2017 the imax 2000 is the newer big brother to another famous antenna that was originally called the antron 99. Due to the length of this antenna, we can only ship it via us postal service retail ground service. A long time ago, i purchased a solarcon antron 99 antenna for my propagation beacon. A friend gave me a used antron a99 or solarcon a99 antenna. Solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit for model imax2000 base. This kit, while not a requirement, improves the imax 2000s performance by lowering the angle of the radiated signal. Click the button below to add the solarcon a99 1011 meter gain antenna. In summary, the imax 2000 is a very well built and well thought out antenna. Solarcon 58 wave,base station antenna, end fed 58 wavelength radiator, extended imax current maximum center section, radials are not required.
Imax 2000 solarcon a99 antenna no ground plane feedline shield current is 100% of antenna current. The imax 2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market. This ground plane kit increases transmit signal strength when used withthe imax2000 base station antenna. Download manual solarcon max 2000 omnidirectional base antenna. Solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base. Mounted to a steel pipe which is held to a galvanized fence post. It is 24 tall three 8 sections and covers above and below the traditional cb channels. Its easy to use, easy to tune, and easy to install. Solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna 1011 meter antenna no ship. America, asia, australia etc etc and, have worked everything from 6m thru 20m with it however, i recently purchased an amplifier and while in the process of setting.
America, asia, australia etc etc and, have worked everything from 6m thru 20m with it however, i recently purchased an amplifier and while in the process of setting tuning the a99 up for. The imax 2000 is the longest cb antenna, once built it measures 24 ft, so you. This guy cuts open an imax 2000 and gives his views on the antenna. I dont expect miracles from this old beast but i want to give it a try. A solid signal rep will contact you within one business day of purchase to provide a shipping quote and help complete your order. Do you want the absolute best performing omnidirection cb base station antenna available. Imax 2000 solarcon a99 antenna the following model is an imax 2000 58th wave vertical with a vertical feedline or mast connected to the antenna base, and no radials. Covers far above and below the traditional cb channels.
This ground plane kit increases transmit signal strength when used withthe imax 2000 base station antenna. Solarcon imax2000, imax2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 58wave base cb antenna 24 this item is currently in stock. Solarcon imax 2000 58wave base antenna radioworld uk. Low sunspots but did make a virginia to new zealand 7,000 mile cw contact 559 plus others bouncing in to south and central american with good reports. The imax 2000 is designed very similarly to the 12 wave a99, but longer.
The i max 2000 is the newer big brother to another famous antenna that was originally called the antron 99. Solarcon imax 2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from 25. This kit, while not a requirement, improves the imax 2000 s performance by lowering the angle of the radiated signal. Solarcon a99 manuals manuals and user guides for solarcon a99. Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for ham radio use. Solarcon imax2000, imax 2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 58wave base cb antenna 24 this item is currently in stock.
So i decided to do an article to explain why the i max 2000 is the perfect antenna for ham radio use on 17 through 10 meters. The 259 pluginbottom of antennais 30 foot off of ground. Solarcon maxgpk imax 2000 ground plane kit 1283 solarcon maxgpk imax 2000 ground plane kit. Below in the pdf file is an image taken from an imax 2000 manual and noted with a for this point of interest about specification and changes. This is still an excellent antenna, i have worked stations from europe, antarctica, s. Solarcon is telling us that construction variations are possible and also that advancements in their design can require changes in the dimensions. Nov 19, 2019 below in the pdf file is an image taken from an imax 2000 manual and noted with a for this point of interest about specification and changes. Imax2000 solarcon imax2000 58wave base cb antenna 24. Twin ring tun ing makes it easy to tune the input to the antenna for the optimum stand. I have read that it slightly reduces skywave interference on receive.
Its ironic that the antron 99 paved the way for this antenna, but the imax 2000 is head and shoulders above the antron 99 in engineering practice. By tech 833 have you ever wondered what was inside the antron 99 antenna. The hustler 4btv is a fourband trap vertical antenna providing an omni directional pattern. A band is a group of frequencies that radio operators use for communications. Solarcon omni fiberglass cb ham radio antenna 5000w 24ft imax2000 the solarcon imax2000 includes a broad bandwidth that covers far above and below the traditional cb channels. This antenna is so unique, i thought it deserved talking about. Fiberglass weather tough handles 2000 watts peak about rms. To purchase the solarcon imax 2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts by solarcon, enter the quantity needed and click the add to cart button. Nov 01, 20 i max 2000 vs homemade cb radio base antenna duration. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical. This item solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna, 24feet. Base solarcon scoop page 2 worldwidedx radio forum.
To purchase the solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts by solarcon, enter the quantity needed and click the add to cart button. However, with the solarcon imax2000 i was fully able to hear her voice on fm, and she could also hear me. Your solarcon cbham base station antenna comes in three easyto assemble sections and covers far above and below traditional cb chan nels. Cheap solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna 24 when you are thinking of buying solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna 24 you will need to find a good entry level product. This high power antenna handles 5000 watts of power, and is insulated up to 14,500 volts. Solarcon omni fiberglass cb ham radio antenna 5000w 24ft. The max gpk used with the imax 2000 is intended to lower the angle of radiation for a slight increase in range. I max 2000 vs homemade cb radio base antenna duration.
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