Best mobile antenna 10 40 meters page 2 worldwidedx. The sidekick is a compact, mobile motorised hf antenna. With the exception of the high sierra mobile antenna, all other ones are homebrew. Looks like someone is helping up in grass valley and now there are a few parts available on ebay. High sierra sidekick compact motorised mobile hf antenna.
In order to provide a dynamic response, reconfigurable antennas integrate an inner mechanism such as rf switches, varactors, mechanical actuators or tunable materials that enable the intentional redistribution of the rf. Mar 16, 2007 ive decided to try a capacity hat for my high sierra sidekick and ive been thinking through the pros and cons of the high sierra sixshooter vs the dxengineering hotrodz. The main category is dealers for wires cables and connectors that is about dealers for wires, cables and connectors. It will also work with high sierras discontinued models like hs1500. Hs maintenance kits suitable for sidekick and several other hs mobile antennas are temporarily out of stock high sierra price list super strong triplemagnet base, lead and plug assembly. High sierra sidekick screwdriver antenna posted on february 14, 2018 by ve3ips attached is the manual and it is very important to follow the grounding of this antenna especially if you use a magnet mount as many mobilers do. The scorpion sa680 antenna is a beefy unit and weights about 18 pounds. This link is listed in our web site directory since friday apr 9 1999, and till today high sierra antennas has been followed for a total of 285 times. Sep 14, 2014 high sierra antenna mounted on a trailer hitch. May 09, 2015 a good antenna at the time, was made by high sierra. Tested and certified to provide guaranteed performance with all airlink routers and gateways, sierra wireless offers an extensive portfolio of airlink antennasdesigned to connect a wide range of mobile and fixed applications in public safety.
Jan 22, 2008 screwdriver antennas never appealed to me i think due to their high profile. My first antenna at this location has been a remotely tuned base loaded 6 foot vertical whip antenna high sierra sidekick mounted on the roof at the rear of the home. Johns wish was that his equipment be distributed to club members who would use these items, and not be resold for a profit. Mfj remote sensor addon kit for high sierra antennas. All of the motorized screwdriver antennas similar to the highsierra type design are knock offs of don johnsons w6aaq original design. Wb0dgf antenna site stealth ham antennas, links and info. We chose to mount our antenna in the bed of our f150 truck using a foldover mount from breedlove antenna mounts. Sierra wireless airlink antennas bestinclass, endtoend connectivity solutions for fixed and mobile applications accelerate your deployment with alwayson, endtoend connectivity provided by our portfolio of high performance airlink antennas. High sierra antennas is a company that is located in 10689 james ln, ca nevada, ca nevada city, ca. Here, youll find links for high gain screwdriver antennas covering hf. High sierra hs 1800pro antenna mounted on land rover defender.
In addition, specific models mentioned in the antennas forum like hf mobile antennas and more are here for future reference. Whipfoldover high sierra whip hinge this whip folder over allows you to fold over the whip on the top of your sidekick or hs1800pro antenna before you pull into the garage or caport. Besides being a great radiator, this antenna is built tough. That said, some models of the ibox interconnect with the transceivers tuner port icom ic706 for example. The actual tube is identical, save for where the holes are drilled for the various subassemblies. Good neighbourliness is not the only reason for wanting to avoid conspicuous antennas. I have been hf mobile for over 15 years and have used all kinds of antennas from monoband hamsticks and hustler coil systems to trunk mounted auto tuners with 102 whips.
The main difference, is the contact assembly, gear motor, and the quick disconnect at the bottom. This antenna requires a strong mounting system for safety and reliable operation. Lastly, some mail software programs which use the data interface built into the. Page 2 kenwood, icom, embassies, utilities and amateur radio operators around the world. Oct, 2014 we chose a scorpion sa680 screwdriver antenna for our project. The solution is to restrict yourself to antennas that are small, invisible or hard to see. In 2006, i moved to a mobile home park with covenants that restricted antennas visible from the street. The following equipment from the estate of john k8wdn is being offered to the members of the madison county amateur radio club. A good antenna at the time, was made by high sierra. Mfj remote sensor addon kit for high sierra antennas installation manual introduction installation of this simple kit on your screwdriver antenna will allow you to enjoy the convenience of quickly and accurately returning to antenna settings, when used with the mfj1924 screwdriver antenna digital controller with counter. This business is categorised in electronic and computer equipment, radio and t. I was able to adjust the antennas quickly for best match so i assume the breedlove mount gets a good bite in the metal on the inside of the stake. Jim at high sierra has been great helping my setup work properly.
About high sierra antennas the resource is currently listed in in 7 categories. Smaller than the hs1800pro it is built to the same high standard and uses similar components. A kenwood sp50b remote speaker is mounted under the steering column. I have a few experiments using the antenna on 2 meter but have had not the greatest results. There is all kinds of room under there, and the speaker sounds great. Ive decided to try a capacity hat for my high sierra sidekick and ive been thinking through the pros and cons of the high sierra sixshooter vs the dxengineering hotrodz. Mobile with the high sierra sidekick and at home with a moxon rectangle. It seems to me that the hotrodz would have the following advantages. Sidekickblack compact motorised mobile hf antenna radioworld. High sierra antennas hf and vhf antennas for cars trucks. It will also work with high sierras discontinued models like hs1500 and hs series antennas. High sierra screwdriver antenna hs1800 pro spare parts. Also my ft857d with a high sierra sidekick screwdriver antenna will also be installed. High sierra 1800, 1500 and sidekick antenna parts qrz forums.
The high gain directional antennas feature a frequency range of 166 to 174mhz, a preset reddi match feed system, and can be quickly and easily assembled at the installation site. Providing you already have your 12vdc hf rig, i would suggest starting with a basic mount and single band antenna. Oct 26, 2018 as i said this is for now the head does vibrate when in motion and im ok with it, again for now, but am very seriously looking to have a custom console built to go from the dash to the front seat just for the radios. I am very pleased with high sierra, with the sidekick antenna which ought to be even better now with a ball mount and with jim, w6lg, for his excellent, patient, and inexpensive service of his product. At least the hiq short antenna is cheaper than the high sierra sidekick and it is longer. Out of all the antennas that i have used the high sierra beats them all. The basic parts are almost identical to tarheels 200a series. Sep 1, 2012 high sierra hs1800pro powered antenna in center. When the antenna switch is operated, the radio transmits at a reduced power setting. As of june 20 w6hiq is an official hfn pilot station. There is a spring loaded sleave that when pulled up, reveal. Welcome to the high sierra hf mobile antennas page. Unfollow high sierra antenna to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Otherwise i would have gone straight to the hiq first. We focus on customer satisfaction and believe that our success is determined by how well we help our clients. Hs maintenance kits suitable for sidekick and several other hs mobile antennas are temporarily out of stock high sierra price list super strong. High sierra antennas hf and vhf antennas for cars, trucks, homes, trailers and recreational vehicles eh antenna systems provide information relative to a new antenna concept. How to repair high sierra mobile antennas qrz forums. Production of antennas and accessories began in this beautiful and historic part of california in 1993. Once you get to 7580 youre around 5% even for some the large antennas. The high sierra, with its high q loading coil and a base extension, would be a far better bet.
High sierra sidekickblack compact motorised mobile hf antennafrom. All of the motorized screwdriver antennas similar to the high sierra type design are knock offs of don johnsons w6aaq original design. High sierra antennas available here at radioworld radioworld uk. As far as antennas go, if you dont have a decent ground plane available, you should use a 12 wave antenna or something like a 14 over a 78 wave.
High sierra sidekick screwdriver antenna w3 and 6 whips, capacity hat, and manual controller. Still running the high sierra sidekick but i use a 72 whip on it not the 36 it comes with. Antenna mounts with a 3824 thread for hustler, hamstick and most mobile antennas. Our mission at sierra electronics is to provide our customers with quality motorcycle helmets, audio equipment, and apparel to fit their needs.
A reconfigurable antenna is an antenna capable of modifying its frequency and radiation properties dynamically, in a controlled and reversible manner. Mobile hf installation part 34 screwdriver antenna. The a version has the weather boot and i was able to run it mobile for several years with no issues. The above photo was taken prior to adding the external speaker, and a turbo tuner for the high sierra sidekick. High sierra communications products is a good place to start. If you cant find what you are looking for here, please. The high sierra ibox no longer available isnt much more than a manual control.
Attached is the manual and it is very important to follow the grounding of this antenna especially if you use a. The following pictures show some of the antennas i have tried. As i said this is for now the head does vibrate when in motion and im ok with it, again for now, but am very seriously looking to have a custom console built to go from the dash to the front seat just for the radios. High sierra antennas sidekick professional antennas for the amateur.
I also like the fact that these antennas dont change their length to be tuned which is another plus. High sierra hs1800pro antenna high sierra hs1800pro. Hiq6160 rt mc3h hf mobile antenna on the top of my carport with only an 8ss whip and no caphat. The lower high current section is a little under 2in 51mm diameter and houses the coil assembly. The high gain directional antenna model 710504 is a heavy duty pointtopoint yagi antenna commonly used in data transmission and control station applications. Categories include rope, coax connectors, tools and more. Sierra electronics has been specializing in motorcycle audio equipment for over 30 years. Save high sierra antenna to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. I hooked a uniden grant lt to the antenna and tuned it for 11 meter with no problems, what a great antenna. Outbackers are electrically a lot like hamsticks, except that they have taps and a flylead to short out turns and enable one antenna to cover multiple bands, so the same issue of inherent inefficiency applies. A 12 wave antenna will have a lower takeoff angle, more towards the horizon. Monday, august 17, 2009 zulu arduino high sierra sidekick antenna controller im building an arduinobased high sierra sidekick antenna controller. All remotely controlled hf mobile antennas require some sort of device to.
The sa680 covers all ham bands from 80m 10m 160m operation will also be added to this antenna more on this in a later post. Hs201css stainless steel universal mounting bracketfor the, 1500, 1800, 2700 series high sierra antennasthis powder coated stainless steel mounting bracket is designed to hold the hs1800 pro motorized antenna. Yaesu vx7r triple band 50144440 ht with adms1g programming software, nc72b ac charger, 2 pocket reference guides. If you live in an apartment or a small town house with no garden, outside antennas may simply not be possible. About the only brand that didnt was high sierra, and theyre no longer being made. Listed under the shopping and servicescables and connectors category that is about dealers for wires cables and connectors. If you use a 58 wave antenna without a ground plane or evenly spaced radials, most of your signal will be going up. This mount is made specifically for the scorpion antenna and uses 12.
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