The only thing that might be misleading is "3x the size of a normal aluminum ground plane". This is true if were comparing the vertical element to a 1/4 wave ground plane. The size is in the ballpark of all other 5/8 antennas...for obvious reasons.
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Shockwave Antenna
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Looks like a really rugged built 5/8 wave antenna with excessive ground plane radials and not to mention the massive top hat. Slightly different impedance matching design than I have seen on others like Sigma Mantovas etc. Nothing feels better than a well built aluminum antenna.
Some thoughts: WAF Wife acceptance factor might be a challenge
This would surely be howling pretty loud in 110 mph storms at the west coast of Norway but it seems to be able to take some beating.
These designs are usually sensitive to electrical noise in urban areas.
The excessive radials might help with radiation angle for dx work. If you can't have a beam due to space this is the solution for vertical dxing.
Some thoughts: WAF Wife acceptance factor might be a challenge
This would surely be howling pretty loud in 110 mph storms at the west coast of Norway but it seems to be able to take some beating.
These designs are usually sensitive to electrical noise in urban areas.
The excessive radials might help with radiation angle for dx work. If you can't have a beam due to space this is the solution for vertical dxing.
Not if it can withstand 100mph winds while covered In ice.
I'd like to see it put to that test.
I have seen pictures and videos of this antenna that people have taken during and after storms and hurricanes where antenna is fine but the mast it was mounted on is bent over from the high winds. The antenna is a beast.
Well, you can tell by looking at it that it is likely aluminum. Let's get real it is not cast iron, not lead, nor brass what else do you need to know? Sometimes you guys can be a bit anal retentive.... Hello I am shopping for framing hammer's can you give me specifications for your hammer? Would it matter if the hammer was hafted with Brazilian Oak or Tennesse Hickory?
