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Precision-made Portable HF Antenna System

Benefits
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Rugged Construction

CNC machined from premium materials. A Delrin body, black anodized 6061 aluminum and all stainless steel hardware to take on any environment, any time.

easy to use

The Ranger 80 comes fully assembled and includes a premium 3-Day MOLLE backpack to keep everything organized. Just open the package and get right on the air.

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Work 80-15m

Designed for use on the ham radio bands, the Ranger's adjustable coil allows for fine tuning from 80-15m with the included military whip. Add 12-10m by purchasing the light- duty telescoping whip.

Lightning Fast Setup

Thanks to our quick-deploy radial system, you'll be making contacts in no time.

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videos

NEW! Recon 40 High Performance Portable HF Antenna Coil
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NEW! Recon 40 High Performance Portable HF Antenna Coil

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The Antenna with a Secret: Rez Antenna Systems Recon 40 Coil
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The Antenna with a Secret: Rez Antenna Systems Recon 40 Coil

You may think the Rez Antenna Systems Recon 40 is like any other base loaded coil, but what makes this one different is that you can change bands with a flick of a switch Rez Antenna Systems Recon 40 coil: https://www.rezantenna.com/product-page/recon-40 ************ Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the price you pay. ************* Like what you see? You can leave me a tip: https://www.paypal.me/kb9vbr KB9VBR VHF/UHF Antennas: http://www.jpole-antenna.com Become a patron! Unlock exclusive content at: https://www.patreon.com/kb9vbrantennas Support Ham Radio Q&A by shopping at Amazon: http://amzn.to/2kO6LH7 My Parks on the Air setup: Transceiver: https://amzn.to/3lmHoei Battery: https://amzn.to/3xBGgbv Tuner: https://amzn.to/2ZCNM9l Folding Table: https://amzn.to/3xFIp5Z Throw Weight: https://amzn.to/32QW2nB Video Production Equipment: Camera https://amzn.to/32UaXNX Lens https://amzn.to/31mmDrX Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/3xFVBb4 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3daoAdq GoPro: https://amzn.to/3pkmP30 Music by license: http://www.soundstripe.com Contact Information: Questions, comments, or business inquiries may be directed to kb9vbr@jpole-antenna.com. If you wish for your product to be featured on my channel, please contact me. #Hamradio #AmateurRadio #POTA #ParksOnTheAir #PortableHamRadio #rezantenna #recon40 #verticalantenna #wolfrivercoil
REZ Antennas New Universal ZQD Radial Puck For WRC Antennas
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REZ Antennas New Universal ZQD Radial Puck For WRC Antennas

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Your Next POTA Antenna: Mike W5REZ and the REZ Antenna Startup

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REZ Antenna Systems Ranger 80 Vertical Ham Radio Antenna
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REZ Antenna Systems Ranger 80 Vertical Ham Radio Antenna

Digital, SSB, CW, The Ranger 80 From REZ Antenna Systems Does It All. Let's Put It To The Test! https://www.rezantenna.com Consider becoming a Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/k8mrdradiostuff Follow me on Twitter. https://twitter.com/k8mrd Links to many of the things I use can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/k8mrdradiostuff As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Big Geek Battery Box: https://k8mrd.square.site Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/OzkQ7Xd_QHs Tri-Lam BuddiStick Pro Counterpoise Support: https://k8mrd.square.site K8MRD Radio Stuff Shirts: Happy Skull Guy: https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/youtubers-bunch/products/k8mrd-radio-stuff-t-shirt-special-order Tower of Terror: https://grapevineamateurradio.com/collections/youtubers-bunch/products/k8mrd-radio-stuff-tower-t-shirt-special-order Links to other stuff (affiliate where possible) **Save 15% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Use code K8MRD at checkout. https://abrind.com The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate) http://www.thehamstop.com/ Use code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off Save 5% Off At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD: https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20K8MRD%20Page#?lp=Mike+K8MRD+Page&Stockstatusfilter=Currently+in+stock%21&search_return=all&res_per_page=60 Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: BNC Antenna: https://signalstuff.com/super-elastic-signal-stick-bnc/?ref=4089 SMA Female Antenna: https://signalstuff.com/super-elastic-signal-stick-sma-female/?ref=4089 SMA Male Antenna: https://signalstuff.com/super-elastic-signal-stick-sma-male/?ref=4 Signalstuff Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089 ~~~$15 off most purchases over $65 at Radioddity: http://radioddity.refr.cc/mikedahlhofer #hamradio #parksontheair #k8mrd

24-hour real-world performance

MODE: WSPR   POWER:1w  |  BAND: 20m

This test represents the following antenna configuration:

[Z]Pod tripod, 9.3’ military whip, 4 33’ radials, 50 feet RG8X coax, soil conductivity: 30 Millimhos/Meter.

During our 24-hour WSPR test, our 1 watt signal was heard over 3,000 times across Europe, Africa, Hawaii, North America, Central America, South America and reaching as far as 14,934 km to the southern coast of Australia.

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system Specs

Specs

tuning coil

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Power Handling: 200 watts SSB, 100 watts digital (50% duty cycle)

Whip Mount Thread Pitch: 3/8-24

Base Mounting Stud Thread Pitch: 3/8-24

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Stainless Steel Construction

For Use in Soft to Medium Soils
 (not recommended for hard or rocky soil)

military whip

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7 Tapered Sections
Extended Length: 9.3’

Brass/Stainless Steel Construction

 

Stealth Black Coating

radial system

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ranger 80 swr charts

These charts represent the following antenna configuration:

[Z]Pod tripod, 9.3’ military whip, 4 33’ radials, 50 feet RG8X coax.

Note: The resonant point of this antenna is adjustable. These sweeps were ran with the antenna tuned to roughly the middle of each band for illustrative purposes.

15 meters

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Minimum SWR: 1.5 at 21 MHz

2:1 SWR Bandwidth: 3.185 MHz

To achieve better SWR on this band a shorter whip is recommended

20 meters

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Minimum SWR: 1.14 at 14.20 MHz

2:1 SWR Bandwidth: 1.86 MHz

17 meters

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Minimum SWR: 1.3 at 18.12 MHz

2:1 SWR Bandwidth: 3.25 MHz

40 meters

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Minimum SWR: 1.04 at 7.159 MHz

2:1 SWR Bandwidth: 355.5 kHz

80 meters

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Minimum SWR: 1.46 at 3.757 MHz

2:1 SWR Bandwidth: 67 kHz

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