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The SB32 is designed for use with SOTA Poles where it sits at about 4 metres above ground level. It will work with most types of telescopic "fishing pole" type aerial supports but may fix at a different height. With the popular DK9SQ masts the beam sits at about 7 metres height so we have a special DK9SQ kit which included 9 metres of co-ax but does not include a guying kit. The SB32 is available without a pole for those that already have one, or with a pole for those that don't! Features
SOTA Beams come with a comprehensive manual Comparison ChartOther 2 m beams used for portable operation may not quite so portable!
Note - product available in different forms. The "Full Monty" pack includes pole, guying kit and feeder. How big is it?The SB32 elements pack into the boom giving a highly-portable package just 1m long. The mounting brackets provide a convenient point of attachment for travel. Special soft plastic end-caps hold the elements safely inside.
The packed SB32 is 1m long
The elements store neatly within the boom for travel. Customer CommentsRead review of the SB32 in the July 2004 edition of Radcom.
Comment at the Donnington Show 2005 "Pretty fed up with SOTA Beams. Someone using a SOTA Beam beat me in the RSGB Backpackers contest and I was using a 13 element yagi" "I bought one of your beams at the Donnington Show {October 2005} – in simple it is fantastic. I been testing it all day today and the results on my 5w hand held radio are just stunning for such a simple antenna. Well done all and keep up the good work. Best regards Steve Warren" "Just felt that I had to drop you a line. I've been using a 7 ele ZL Special with my FT817 for the 144MHz Backpackers - and done alright, thanks for asking! Last Christmas I bought one of your SOTA beam and pole kits for a
proposed SOTA trip to the Dales Well done on a brilliant design, which also worked extremely well on
our SOTA expedition to NP-010 Best 73's, Neil. -------------------------------- "ALL my reports using this antenna with my FT-817 have been 59 plus!!This is THE ONLY portable antenna you need for 2 metre operation - Lee (G4PTX)" "I just thought I'd write you a quick note to say how much I like my new SOTA Beam! I have made some great contacts using it, including 2 contacts into France on 2m SSB using 10w from Ringinglow Edge near Sheffield (approx 430m ASL). It is so easy to assemble and dismantle and even survived a fall from 4m onto tarmac when I accidentally let go of the mast while guying it up! I hope to be able to use it from a summit in the future, but for now it is a great addition to my in-car portable station! Thanks for creating such a great antenna!" Josh M3JMO
"Just a line to say how pleased I am with the performance of
the SOTA Beam.... Its brilliant" Myke G6DDQ
"Well done Richard and everyone else involved, for a well-engineered design" Kevin G1HDQ "Just received my SOTA 2M beam, and it certainly lived up to the description. Very lightweight, easy to assemble and well thought out." Dave G0DJA "must admit it looks good and it's even resonant on 145 Megathings, according to my antenna analyser..." John G3WGV "brilliant!" Tom M1EYP Buy a 2m SB32SOLD OUT - New Product coming soon! SOTA Beams can be bought by sending a cheque to ECS Limited at 89 Victoria Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, SK10 3JA or by credit card using the facility below.
Prices quoted include VAT, UK postage and packing.
All dimensions and weights are approximate. Thanks to Tom, M1EYP for testing the prototype SB32 and Roger, MW0IDX for some useful suggestions. |
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