Straight up view of my solarcon imax 2000 with modified. Like spray with something to make the fiberglass last longer. The antron 99 is really a cb antenna, but with only slight returning, it works very well on the 10meter band. Solarcon supplier of amp, antenna, antenna types, antennas. Apr 04, 2011 straight up view of my solarcon imax 2000 with modified ground plane. By tech 833 have you ever wondered what was inside the antron 99 antenna. Sep 11, 2008 i have an antron 99 up ive used them for years but i also have an imax 2000 and was wondering if there is a huge difference between these and is it noticanle enough to be worth pulling the antron 99 down and putting up the imax 2000 i use my a99 for 10 meteers aswell as 27 mgz it also tunes into 12 meters nicely. Download manual the solarcon 99 antenna is by far the best selling cb radio base station antenna on the market. Solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base.
Solarcon cb base station antennas are well known quality straight stick antennas that come in 17 ft. The manufacturer suggest feedline optimization where you cut the coax to a length that just happens to work best and will sort of act as the otherwise missing radials. This guy cuts open an imax 2000 and gives his views on the antenna. This program on the history of the sun was the premier show at the opening of the imax theater in london in 2000.
Solarcon imax 2000 page 2 cb junkies cb radio forum. Seeing since this is my third base antenna since 1996. Nov 08, 2009 the imax 2000 is sold without radials, but really needs them. The ground zero true 12 wave is designed for installation where there is no suitable ground plane such as vehicles with fiberglass bodies boats, motor homes, fiberglass truck cabs. Solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit for model imax2000 base. Some have tried to copy its looks and function, but only the solarcon imax 2000 is designed like a solarcon imax 2000. The imax 2000 is sold without radials, but really needs them. Solarcon imax 2000 58wave base antenna radioworld uk. Solarcon imaxgpk solarcon ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station antenna. Have it mounted only 16 high on a mast, barefoot 8w, 100ft of lmr400. Mar 12, 2011 thinking about a solarcon imax 2000 opinions.
The imax2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market. I recently retired my circa 1970s radio shack archer crossbow. View and download solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual online. Imax2000 solarcon imax2000 58wave base cb antenna 24. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna, 24feet. It was a toss up between this, a sigma 4 copy or the sirio 827.
Solarcon ground plane kit for base station antennas imaxgpk. Communicate across long distances with the solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna from walcott radio. The production chronicles the story of the star upon which earth depends for its. Solarcon ground plane kit for base station antennas. Solarcon imax2000, imax 2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 58wave base cb antenna 24 this item is currently in stock. Solarcon omni fiberglass cb ham radio antenna 5000w 24ft. I looked up at my antenna today its an i max 2000 and the top section is just gone its not even there anymore. 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.
Just my luck i put the antenna up and got 3 days use out of it and the dx conditions fell right out for a month straight. It is easy to swr all you have to do is connect in a swr meter and turn the tuning rings at the bottom. I have an antron 99 up ive used them for years but i also have an imax 2000 and was wondering if there is a huge difference between these and is it noticanle enough to be worth pulling the antron 99 down and putting up the imax 2000 i use my a99 for 10 meteers aswell as 27 mgz it also tunes into 12 meters nicely. Handles 2000 watts full 58 wave antenna 17 antenna in three easy to assemble sections 8. To start with you want to find a quality entry level solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna 24 that is good enough to let you check if you will enjoy. Handles 5000 wattsfull 58 wave antenna24 antenna in three 8 easy to assemble sections5. Details and pictures of the inside of the antenna can be found here.
Welcome to solarcon, your independent consultant and supplier for all your requirements of solar technology in ireland. 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. The imax 2000 is the longest cb antenna we hold in stock. I was thinking is there a way i can cut pvc and make a shunt,so this does not bend as much in the wind. I gave this antenna 4 stars because its well constructed and it arrived damage free in a factory sealed box and i bought it for 10 meter amateur radio. I just ordered a imax 2000 off the internet with the gpk included. The max gpk used with the imax 2000 is intended to lower the angle of radiation for a slight increase in range. They did this without changing the tuning of the antenna so now it comes tuned for 10 meter ham band and not cb radio. Solarcon imax 2000 cb junkies cb radio forum for the cb and. Straight up view of my solarcon imax 2000 with modified ground plane. Its easy to use, easy to tune, and easy to install.
Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. The manufacturer suggest feedline optimization where you cut the coax to a length that just happens to work. I have an antron 99 up ive used them for years but i also have an imax 2000 and was wondering if there is a huge difference between these and is it noticanle enough to be worth pulling the antron 99 down and putting up the imax 2000. Buy solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station antennas at. Solarcon gz48 ground zero nogroundplane antenna, 1.
Solarcon imax gpk solarcon ground plane kit for model imax 2000 base station antenna. Finding the best solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna 24 for the money. Describe your experience with the solarcon a99 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. I placed an imax 2000 5 ft above ground with the radial kit almost touching the ground in heavy forested qth. Solarcon maxgpk imax 2000 ground plane kit 1283 solarcon maxgpk imax 2000 ground plane kit. Solarcon antron 99 verses the solarcon imax 2000 page 2. Solarcon is an industrial supplier of amp, antenna, antenna types, antennas, frequencies, vhf, vhf antennas.
It is a quick replacement for 10 and 15 meters as the beam for those bands is down. Solarcon imax 2000 con e senza radiali di massa solarcon imax 2000 with and without ground plane duration. Ground plane attachment for the imax 2000 base station antenna. Solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna walcott radio. I can rx and tx up to about 20 miles to another base station at any time, and when the conditions come in i have no problem hitting michigan from swf with strong signal reports. Solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual. Solarcon gz48 ground zero nogroundplane antenna, 12 wave, 500 watt, 48 description. A long time ago, i purchased a solarcon antron 99 antenna for my propagation beacon. Solarcon imax 2000 home base station cb radio antenna. Before i put this up is there any mods i can do to it. Solarcon antron a99 on the hf bands martin ehrenfried g8jnj this project was a result of discussions on eham elmers forum plus lots of others regarding the use of the solarcon antron a99 on the hf bands. 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. Solarcon imax2000, imax2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 58wave base cb antenna 24 this item is currently in stock. Once built it measures 24ft, so you better make sure it is well supported.
Solarcon imax 2000 cb junkies cb radio forum for the cb. Specifications for the solarcon imax 2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts. Suppliers of solar panels suppliers of solar storage vessels suppliers of solar control devices suppliers of energysaving equipment suppliers of energy monitoring equipment suppliers of heat pumps. Specifications for the solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts. A solid signal rep will contact you within one business day of purchase to provide a shipping quote and help complete your order. Please feel free to leave any comments if you have done any types of. Im guessing it came off in the high winds we had here a few weeks ago. Jan 22, 2014 solarcon imax 2000 con e senza radiali di massa solarcon imax 2000 with and without ground plane duration. It uses the outside of the coax shield as a radial.
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