The Hi-Q-4/160 Tune-A-Dipole

NEW from Hi-Q-Antennas!
Now you can receive your Tune-A-Dipole(TAD) in a nifty Gun Carrying case! The case will give you a convenient, protected way to transport your TAD, plus has room for a small portable HF radio, battery, etc. The case costs $150.00 (plus shipping). See photos of the case below.

(Picture on right shown with the optional 4" round Coupler a WQD's)

Hi-Q-Antennas has gone back 8 years and reintroduced the Tune-A-Dipole (TAD) HF Portable antenna. The Tune-A-Dipole is available in both a Manually Tunable version and a Remotely Tunable (Motorized) version.

These TAD's (Tune-A-Dipoles) are the STATE of the ART Hi-Q design. Developed for our military, where the criteria for portability, fast OUT-of Box set up and frequency coverage. It is within the HAM and Commercial use range.

Ideal for DX Expeditions! Great Performer and portable!

For portable operation, the TAD antenna can be stored, transported shipped in the OPTIONAL SKB Rugged case with handles and wheels. Size; 50"X18"X7". This case is practical for the Hi-Q-4 and the Hi-Q-5 series TAD/NVIS antennas.

Technical details:

Electrical parameters:

Input parameters @ 1.8 MHz

Base (mast) section: 3 ft.
Base dia: 2 in.
Whip "L" : 7 ft. OR
2 ft. Ext. rod with 32" CapHat, No whip!
Top average dia. w/CapHat : 32" with 48" dia. CapHat
RF Input : SSB legal limit

Secondary Outputs:

Radiation resistance: .3 Ohms
Electrical "L": 9 degrees with 7' whip and 8" CapHat
Degree-ampere: 5.8
Overall Antenna Q: 60
RF Input : SSB legal limit

Performance:

Radiation Efficiency: 4.0%
Feed point impedance: 52 Ohms (as a Dipole)
  No Radials or counterpoise needed!
Bandwidth @ 2:1 VSWR: 25 kHz
RF Input : SSB legal limit

NOTE: The 160m Tune-A-Dipole can be also ordered with a 5" coil.

There are also several 80m TADs available, including the 2.5" coil, 3" coil, 4" coil and 5" coil!


Note: This Hi-Q-2.5/80 TAD (Tune-A-Dipole) is in COMBAT in Iraq.
YI9WV (WD6V) has made over 7500 QSO’s on 10-80 M, Worldwide
With a 100 radio on CW and SSB.

 “With the Hi-Q antennas you RADIATE the signal NOT dissipate it as HEAT like with the brand X antennas”

8/20/2008
Images (Click for Larger Versions)
    Hi-Q TAD for the Home land Security.
  Shown with the NEW OPTIONAL EB-8 CapHat, 4" round coupler and WQD's Hi-Q Antennas DO Grow out of flower pots.
   
The NEW Hi-Q 4" Round TAD Coupler box , not wired.    


CONTROLLER FOR TUNE-A-DIPOLE
AE2F Designs, LLC, is developing an intelligent controller for the
Hi-Q-Antennas Tune-a-Dipoles. See http://www.ae2fdesigns.com
for more information.

All TAD's come with the STD. Coupler Box. For the Optional Military Couplers, see the accessories pages.

Pricing and Ordering

QTY Description Price US Shipping
 Hi-Q-Tune-a-Dipole 4/160 RT Remotely Tunable  $ 750.00    $ 55.00  
 Tune-a-Dipole Gun Case 
(Case for 4/80 and 4/160 Only)		  $ 150.00    $20.00  
Available Payment Methods:
 
or Personal check
*No Credit Cards Accepted*
Accessories Available! Click for Details!
Antenna prices above do not include optional CapHats.
US Shipping Rates are for USPS Insured Priority Mail.
International Shipping is at cost quoted by USPS and
will be added to your order.

Tune-a-Dipole Photo Album

Click the thumbnail below to see a larger image

                               
   

GQDs Shown Installed Are Optional Items