Solarcon imax2000 cb 2528 mhz amfm homebase antenna. So i decided to do an article to explain why the imax 2000 is the perfect antenna for ham radio use on 17 through 10 meters. This highgain antenna is even more capable, as it can handle up to 5000 wt of power, being also insulated up to 14,500v. Solarcon imax2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from 25. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection at.
Solarcon imaxgpkgroundplane kit for imax2000imax99. Replacing top section of imax 2000 with steel whip. Solarcon imax2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from. Solarcon omni fiberglass cb ham radio antenna 5000w 24ft. To purchase the solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts by solarcon, enter the quantity needed and click the. In the antron advertising, it explains that it is a 12 wave over 14 wave variable mutual transductance tuned antenna with a db gain of 9. And with the heavy duty mounting plate, this base station antenna can withstand greater wind loads. Keep in mind the fiberglass structure itself is not the antenna, but rather the copper wire inside the fiberglass is. I am quite an avid user of handheld devices and would always find the signal breaking off until i finally. Straight up view of my solarcon imax 2000 with modified ground plane duration. This high power antenna handles 5000 watts of power, and is insulated up to 14,500 volts. Solarcon imax 2000 three 8 sections tuning rings for adjusting swr dc grounded full 58 wave covers far above and below the traditional cb channels useable from 25. The imax2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market.
Communicate across long distances with the solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna from walcott radio. Ground plane attachment for the imax 2000 base station antenna. But read on, its actually fairly stealthy for such a tall antenna. A long time ago, i purchased a solarcon antron 99 antenna for my propagation beacon.
Nov 01, 20 diy cb radio antenna, how to build a quarter wave vertical dipole cb antenna cheap duration. Unfollow imax 2000 antenna to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This kit, while not a requirement, improves the imax 2000 s performance by lowering the angle of the radiated signal. View and download solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual online. I want to talk local and maybe a little skip but with legal power. The imax works from 15 meters up and 10, to my surprise. At least i can change antenna s at the flick of the switch and see what antenna gives the best result at that time. This antenna is named the imax 2000 because of the performance values.
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. Solarcon imax2000 cbham radio base station vertical. Solarcon imax2000, imax2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 virus update we are open for curbside service and shipped orders. It comes with heavyduty mounting as well, allowing it to cope with great wind loads. Solarcon ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station. Imax2000 solarcon imax2000 58wave base cb antenna 24. They did this without changing the tuning of the antenna so now it comes tuned for 10 meter ham band and not cb radio. Jan 21, 2018 the solarcon imax 2000 is another popular antenna by the brand, also made from fiberglass. Solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual. Get the best performance from your imax 2000 utilizes 4 6 foot ground radials ubolts included. Setting up imaxx 2000, how can i set it up to be most efficient. Solarcon imax 2000 seeing since this is my third base antenna since 1996. We no longer sell this antenna because solarcon decided to shorten the antenna so that it would ship easier. This ground plane kit increases transmit signal strength when used withthe imax2000 base station antenna.
Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for ham radio use on. This ground plane kit for antenna model imax2000 base station antennas include four 6 fiberglass radials, ground plane mount, four washers and four nuts. The imax 2000 exposed antenna radio telecommunications. Im putting up an imax 2000 soon as the weather is nice and want your opinion on using the gpk ground plane with this antenna pros and cons. Buy solarcon imax2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna, 24feet. With the 10 meter ham band just above the cb band, the imax 2000 will load up and work perfectly as a.
Solarcon imax2000, imax 2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 virus update we are open for curbside service and shipped orders. This ground plane kit increases transmit signal strength when used with the imax2000 base station antenna. 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. It is 24 tall three 8 sections and covers above and below the traditional cb channels. Twin ring tun ing makes it easy to tune the input to the antenna for the optimum stand. Solarcon imax 2000 cb junkies cb radio forum for the cb and. Even so, the sirio imax 2000 is still 24 feet in length.
I attached this gp to the mirrow bracket with vicegrips. To purchase the solarcon imax 2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts by solarcon, enter the quantity needed and click the add to cart button. The imax 2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market. This is the best omnidirectional antenna in base station cb performance. Solarcon imax2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna. Solarcon imax 2000 24 feet cb ham radio base station. The 259 pluginbottom of antenna is 30 foot off of ground. Setting up imaxx 2000, how can i set it up to be most. The solarcon max 2000 has arrived, lets take a look.
This antenna is so unique, i thought it deserved talking about. Your solarcon cbham base station antenna comes in three easyto assemble sections and covers far above and below traditional cb chan nels. My new antenna has arrived and im excited to get it put together and install it this summer. Designed specifically for the imax 2000 antennas to help achieve greater range and better allaround performance description this groundplane kit is made especially for imax 2000 antennas. How we upgrade an imax 2000 the purpose of this page is to compare my fiberglass c. Wife and i pulled antenna out of box, put it together inless than 15 minute and swr 1. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical. Durable and easy to assemble fiberglass base cb radio antennas. Groundplane kit for imax 2000 right channel radios. The manual says on one place that the imax2000 has a 5. Have you ever wondered what was inside the imax 2000 antenna. This ground plane kit increases transmit signal strength when used with the imax 2000 base station antenna. I bought sirio imax 2000 from nevada and it came in a box a couple of days later.
The antron 99 is really a cb antenna, but with only slight returning, it works very well on the 10meter band. Jan 24, 2018 straight up view of my solarcon imax 2000 with modified ground plane duration. Solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna walcott radio. Solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit for model imax2000 base. Radio antennas versus other fiberglass 11 meter base antennas, with an emphasis on the imax 2000.
Solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base. I recently retired my circa 1970s radio shack archer crossbow. Dec 15, 2011 the imax 2000 is a 58 wave vertical, so mounting 14 wave above the ground will work. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station antenna. This antenna has a reputation as a great broadband antenna covering from 15 metres right up to 28 mhz with a tuner. I stands for the current and max stands for maximum and the rating is of 2,000 watts.
It was a toss up between this, a sigma 4 copy or the sirio 827. I switched to the imax 2000, had trouble with my local contacts, daily on 28. There is, however, one possible solution to this problem and that is to invest in solarcon imax 2000 which is a great antenna and can be used to enhance as well as to extend the range of the transmissions for your handheld devices. I checked the imax tip and a 14 wave that was 102 12 long. The imax 2000 is the newer big brother to another famous antenna that was originally called the antron 99. You can also use your antenna for international, commercial and 10meter amateur radio operation with up to 2000 watts. The manual says on one place that the imax 2000 has a 5. Be aware, the box is just over 8 feet long since the antenna is built in three sections. It utilizes four 6 ground radials to lower the angle of radiation, allowing the antenna to achieve greater range. Solarcon imax 2000 24 feet cb ham radio base station vertical antenna. The antenna was great and performed great at 20 ft.
Jul 16, 2008 and an given imax 2000 with the radials, added some extra wire radials. Solarcon imax 2000 cb junkies cb radio forum for the cb. Solarcon imax 2000 cb base station antenna walcott radio. Solarcon imax 2000 cb 2528 mhz amfm homebase antenna. Solarcon imax 2000 page 2 cb junkies cb radio forum. 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. This kit, while not a requirement, improves the imax 2000s. After dissecting the antron 99 antenna and discovering that its advertising claims were horribly. As things generally go i was expecting the imax tip to show to be somewhat higher in frequency since it was shorter.
The antenna is broadbanded, i think that is its claim to fame. On 27 mhz it is especially efficient and a popular choice for long distance working. This means that its wavelength and the coil design loading would radiate up to a maximum amount of rf 2,000 watts. The post in the ground will ground the mast and the antenna if you bond the coax shield to the mast. Oct 09, 2017 as we have said, the imax 2000 was designed as a cb antenna. Seeing since this is my third base antenna since 1996. The difference is about 3 db, but if these figures are correct the difference should have been 2. Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for ham radio use. Can be used for export, commerical and 10 meter ham. Its 40 feet from the ground on the roof, the fd4 is about 50 feet up and in flat top configuration. A solid signal rep will contact you within one business day of purchase to provide a shipping quote and help complete your order. Solarcon imax 2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from 25. Ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station antennas.
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