QRP Antenna, All-Band Versa-Tenna End-Fed HF for Elecraft K & KX Series, others

Description

You've just paid top dollar for a fully integrated, small footprint, lightweight, high performance transceiver begging to go into the field for adventure radio, SOTA, or emergency use... so why select an antenna that is three times bigger and heavier than the radio, hard to adjust, too long, or too short to be efficient on all bands that the radio is capable of?
The Versa-Tenna KX series is
specifically
designed to work well with all Elecraft KX models with internal tuners, the K1 and K2 (10 watt) with internal tuner, the Elecraft T-1 external tuner, and
any other QRP power level rig using external tuners
like the LDG series (QRO version available at same cost).
Operate all bands, 80 thru 6 Meters, with optimum performance on the classic QRP bands (40, 30, 20, & 15).
Ultra-light at less than 6 oz. and very compact, the Versa-Tenna KX series end-fed antenna system is flexible, highly configurable, and easily fits in your pack, coat or cargo pant pocket.
Now with
improved "break-away" connector that releases the antenna if it gets stuck in a tree, and allows optional use of up to 3/8" paracord for support.
What makes the Versa-Tenna different?
- It's
Purpose built
in the USA (not a Chinese balun re-sold with a wire attached).
- It's made with 100% USA components... Hammond enclosures, Remington wire,
Amphenol cable and connectors, and American toroids.
- Bullet connectors are soldered, never crimped.
- Feedline cable is included.
- I use a unique
binocular core network
for better bandwidth, lower loss and easier matching.
- The network and all internal connections are "potted" to prevent water intrusion and corrosion.
- All wire and cable is strain relieved.
- Components are high-visibility for safety, and recovery in the field.
- I build these antennas individually, not in batches, so your antenna always includes
the latest performance and material improvements.
New features
... Improved design makes this antenna natively resonant on 40 Meters, the single most popular QRP band. No tuner needed to operate anywhere on the band at less than 2:1 SWR! Perfect for your minimalistic single band radio adventure kit!
New, "stealthy" model (all black) available upon request, as is a version for permanent installations.
For those wishing to select specific wire and/or coax lengths, see
my
eBay item number
153787866592.
The photos show it in relationship to a KX1 & KX2 (not included, Hi Hi). Everything you need for a typical field installation is included; 25 feet of 120 Lb. test braided nylon support line, 17 Ft. of RG-174 coax with a BNC connector, and unique break-away 31 foot radiator lead (you supply your own desired throwing-weight fishing sinker). Contact me through eBay for a free, advance copy of the manual.
The antenna is warrantied for 90 days on a repair or replace basis, except for user-caused physical damage. You pay to ship back, I pay postage to return it.
Use "Add Note" button at checkout, and tell me your callsign, rig, tuner, bands of operation, and field or fixed station intended use.
PayPal only, CONUS or Canada only please. I ship same day, USPS 2-3 day shipping with tracking for CONUS only.