Rugged Construction
CNC machined from 6061 aluminum and all stainless steel hardware to take on any environment, any time.
weather resistant
The Scout features a weather resistant body for use in harsh weather.
* For a completely weather resistant deployment, the user must waterproof the coax connection at the SO-239 connector.
flexible deployment options
Thanks to its patent pending design and optional accessories, the Scout can be configured and deployed based on your operational needs.
built for speed
The integrated radial ports and the patent pending mounting port ensures rapid deployment no matter which configuration is chosen.
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configuration options
Thanks to its patent-pending design, the Scout can deployed in the ideal configuration for your operation. The Scout features an innovative anti-rotation mounting port and a range of optional accessories, allowing for flexible deployment in multiple configurations: a 1/4 wave vertical, coil-loaded vertical, wire dipole, rigid dipole, and delta loop.
NOTE: Some accessories are in development and are not yet available.
4.5 hour real-world SSB performance
MODE: SSB | POWER: 50w | BAND: 20 & 40m
During KB9VBRs 3 POTA activations, his 50 watt signal was heard over 300 times across Canada, France, Italy, and the United States. The total on air time was approximately 4.5 hours.
Specs
scout base
Power Handling: 500 watts SSB, 200 watts digital (50% duty cycle)
Length Including 2 Coupling Nuts: 4.3"
Max. Diameter: 2"
accessories
The Scout is offered in several different convenient package configurations through our dealers. You may also purchase the Scout base and accessories individually to suit your needs.
ground spike
Stainless Steel Construction
For Use in Soft to Medium Soils
(not recommended for hard or rocky soil)
[Z]-17 Telescoping whip
10 Sections
Extended Length: 17’
Black Stainless Steel Construction
Collapsed Length: 23 1/4"
[Z]pod tripod
3/8-24 mounting thread
18" Legs
Weight loop included
Footprint: Approx. 30"
[Z]qd radial expansion kit
recon 40 swr charts
These charts represent the following antenna configuration:
[Z]Pod tripod, Insulating mount, [Z]-17 17' whip, (4) 33’ radials, (4) 16.5' 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.
10 meters
12 meters
Minimum SWR: 1.29 at 28.993 MHz
15 meters
Minimum SWR: 1.40 at 24.939 MHz
17 meters
Minimum SWR: 1.26 at 21.228 MHz
Minimum SWR: 1.12 at 18.119 MHz
20 meters
Minimum SWR: 1.26 at 14.189 MHz
40 meters
Minimum SWR: 1.02 at 7.154 MHz