I shoot lots of skip without the ground plane kit w the a99 but local isnt all the good. 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. Seeing since this is my third base antenna since 1996. The antenna is designed to have a 2mhz bandwidth like the guy said above. Can be used for export, commerical and 10 meter ham. Solarcon imax 2000 home base station cb radio antenna. I have owned and used both still have them somewhere i noticed better receive and at times better transmit on imax 2000 with ground plane the only good things about these antennas in my book are. The imax 2000 is the newer big brother to another famous antenna that was originally called the antron 99. And the solarcon imax groundplane kits is too short to be of any use for doing anything other than emptying your wallet. Welcome to solarcon, your independent consultant and supplier for all your requirements of solar technology in ireland.
Solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base. I have read that it slightly reduces skywave interference on receive. It was a toss up between this, a sigma 4 copy or the sirio 827. They did this without changing the tuning of the antenna so now it comes tuned for 10 meter ham band and not cb radio. I recently retired my circa 1970s radio shack archer crossbow. 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. Discussion in cb antennas started by tonyv225, sep 11, 2008. Solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna walcott radio. Solarcon omni fiberglass cb ham radio antenna 5000w 24ft. This is a cb and ham radio dealer located in bergen. 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 solarcon antron a99 fiberglass base station antenna features the solarcon twin ring adjustamatch tuning making it possible to tune the input to the antenna and obtain the optimum s. The kit increases transmit signal strength by lowering the angle of radiation.
Radio antennas free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit is designed for the solarcon imax2000 base station antenna. I always fancied a lowangle vertical for 10m band and after doing my research, came across the solarcon imax 2000. The imax 2000 is sold without radials, but really needs them. Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for ham radio use. This high power antenna handles 5000 watts of power, and is insulated up to 14,500 volts. Finding the best solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna 24 for the money. I think the imax received just a little better than the a99, as the a99 had more ground noise. Solarcon imax 2000 58wave base antenna radioworld uk. This is the best omnidirectional antenna in base station cb performance. The name stands for maximum eye comfort and minimal visual appearance, offering a vast range of high performing and discrete lighting solutions. We no longer sell this antenna because solarcon decided to shorten the antenna so that it would ship easier. Solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit for model imax2000.
The imax 2000 is the longest cb antenna, once built it measures 24 ft, so you better make sure it is well supported. Raising the rings raises the frequency and lowering the rings lowers the frequency. Imax2000 solarcon imax2000 58wave base cb antenna 24. 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. Do you want the absolute best performing omnidirection cb base station antenna available. Its easy to use, easy to tune, and easy to install. By tech 833 have you ever wondered what was inside the antron 99 antenna. Solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station antennas description.
Solarcon imax 2000 cb junkies cb radio forum for the cb. Wide band width and high power handling capabilities. Solarcon imaxgpk solarcon ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station antenna. Describe your experience with the solarcon a99 and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. It is a quick replacement for 10 and 15 meters as the beam for those bands is down. Specifications for the solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts.
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. They arent too expensive and i believe they make a 30ft one. Installation and commissioning manual solar stations. This guy cuts open an imax 2000 and gives his views on the antenna. 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. The matching network at the bottom aka the coils are simpler and more efficient on the imax 2000. Twin ring tun ing makes it easy to tune the input to the antenna for the optimum stand ing wave ratio swr over a range of frequencies. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna, 24feet. Saving and copying messages in files 93 saving and copying messages in folders 93 reading messages in files and folders 95 using viwith mailx 96 mail aliases 96 setting up mail aliases in. The imax 2000 uses a capacitanceinductance loaded coil in the base. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna, 24feet by.
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. And with the heavy duty mounting plate, this base station antenna can withstand greater wind loads. The antron 99 is really a cb antenna, but with only slight returning, it works very well on the 10meter band. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical. Was thinking hmmm58must be better, but is it worth the money and effort to replace my a99. It is easy to swr all you have to do is connect in a. Solarcon imax2000, imax2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 58wave base cb antenna 24 this item is currently in stock. Solarcon ground plane kit for base station antennas imaxgpk. Solarcon cb base station antennas are well known quality straight stick antennas that come in 17 ft. After about 9 years, the fiberglass will deteriorate from the uv rays in sunlight, and then a strong wind will eventually bring it down, but for what they cost and how they perform, i am still satisfied. The antenna is designed as a half wave over a quarter wave variable mutual transduc. The manufacturer suggest feedline optimization where you cut the coax to a length that just happens to work. This is the 2nd imax 2000 antenna ive owned, and like it alot. Solarcon maxgpk imax 2000 ground plane kit 1283 solarcon maxgpk imax 2000 ground plane kit.
I placed an imax 2000 5 ft above ground with the radial kit almost touching the ground in heavy forested qth. The imax 2000 from what i have seen likes to be up at least 20ft, if you can get more then have at it. These antennas resonate higher in the band so they could double or tripple the sales. Not sure how the manufacturer achieved this, but when this antenna is used in a horizontal. Buy solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station antennas. The imax 2000 is known for blowing away all 58 wave antennas, and being equal to many small 3 element beams in gain towards the horizon. It uses the outside of the coax shield as a radial. A long time ago, i purchased a solarcon antron 99 antenna for my propagation beacon. Popular style of home base antenna introduced into europe from the usa, the a99 is a half wave over a quarter wave antenna, constructed mostly out of fibreglass, making this a very high performance antenna, suitable for the worst weather conditions.
A solid signal rep will contact you within one business day of purchase to provide a shipping quote and help complete your order. Ground mounting an imax 2000 worldwidedx radio forum. View and download solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual online. Handles 5000 wattsfull 58 wave antenna24 antenna in three 8 easy to assemble sections5. Other mailxcommands 102 6 solaris advanced users guide may 2002. The imax2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market. Solarcon imax 2000 page 2 cb junkies cb radio forum. The solarcon 99 antenna is by far the best selling cb radio base station antenna on the market. Solarcon a99 antron cb antenna available here at radioworld uk. The sigma 4 is now called the sirio vector 4000 and i discounted this one because of the size of the radials. Installation and commissioning manual solar stations flowcon max evolution ii. The max gpk used with the imax 2000 is intended to lower the angle of radiation for a slight increase in range.
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