The imax2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market. Can be used for export, commerical and 10 meter ham. The package says this is a max 2000 though its marketed as a solarcon imax2000. This item solarcon imax2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna, 24feet 50ft rg8x coax uhf pl259 malemale 50 ohm antenna cable coax cable connector coaxial cable connector antenna cable rg8x coax connector rg8x coaxial cable uhf antenna cable male to male cable coaxial cable 100 feet 30. Solarcon maxgpk imax 2000 ground plane kit 1283 solarcon maxgpk imax 2000 ground plane kit. Solarcon imax 2000 page 2 cb junkies cb radio forum for. This high power antenna handles 5000 watts of power, and is insulated up to 14,500 volts. This kit, while not a requirement, improves the imax 2000 s performance by lowering the angle of the radiated signal. It consists of 4 102 stainless steel whips that start off at a 30 degree angle hence. It was a toss up between this, a sigma 4 copy or the sirio 827. Full view of my solarcon imax 2000 with modified ground plane duration. It consists of 4 102 stainless steel whips that start off at a 30 degree angle hence the drooping effect compared to the stock 6.
This kit, while not a requirement, improves the imax 2000s performance by lowering the. Solarcon imaxgpk solarcon ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station antenna. Copper talk ask the tech antennas gpk for imax 2000. Wide band width and high power handling capabilities. Solarcon ground plane kit for base station antennas imaxgpk. Solarcon a99 antron cb antenna available here at radioworld uk. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical. Solarcon ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station. This is a cb and ham radio dealer located in bergen. It works with the solacor imax 2000 antenna which covers the 10, 11 cb and 12 meter bands and could be adapted to other antennas.
Solarcon imax 2000 58wave base antenna radioworld uk. Jan 22, 2014 full view of my solarcon imax 2000 with modified ground plane duration. My antenna is 15 about the ground located close to a scanner antenna and a ham hf antenna. Fiberglass weather tough handles 2000 watts peak about rms. Solarcon ground plane kit for base station antennas imaxgpk the solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit is designed for the solarcon imax2000 base station antenna. And with the heavy duty mounting plate, this base station antenna can withstand greater wind loads. They did this without changing the tuning of the antenna so now it comes tuned for 10 meter ham band and not cb radio. The manufacturer suggest feedline optimization where you cut the coax to a length that just happens to work best and will sort of act as the otherwise missing radials. Solarcon imax2000 cb 2528 mhz amfm homebase antenna. Solarcon imax gpk solarcon ground plane kit for model imax 2000 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 uses the outside of the coax shield as a radial. Wilson 5000 cb ham radio antenna mobile magnet roof trunk chrome ground plane kit. Solarcon omni fiberglass cb ham radio antenna 5000w 24ft. Download a pdf document for solarcon imax 2000 58wave cb base. A band is a group of frequencies that radio operators use for communications. 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. This is still an excellent antenna, i have worked stations from europe, antarctica, s. The imax 2000 is the newer big brother to another famous antenna that was originally called the antron 99. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna, 24feet 50ft rg8x coax uhf pl259 malemale 50 ohm antenna cable coax cable connector coaxial cable connector antenna cable rg8x coax connector rg8x coaxial cable uhf antenna cable male to male cable coaxial cable 100 feet 30.
A long time ago, i purchased a solarcon antron 99 antenna for my propagation beacon. 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. After a few days shipment in the norway mail, the package arrived. 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. Perhaps it because my imax 2000 antenna is not far enough away from my other antennas, but the addition of the gpk ground plane kit raised my swr to 1. Solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base. Solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit for model imax2000 base.
The antron 99 is really a cb antenna, but with only slight returning, it works very well on the 10meter band. This ground plane kit increases transmit signal strength when used withthe imax2000 base station antenna. Original solarcon gpk, made in usa not to be confused with cheap uk copies. The a99 is a 12 wave over a 14 wave antenna for cb 11 meters. Download manual solarcon max 2000 omnidirectional base antenna. The max gpk used with the imax 2000 is intended to lower the angle of radiation for a slight increase in range. Due to the length of this antenna, we can only ship it via us postal service retail ground service. America, asia, australia etc etc and, have worked everything from 6m thru 20m with it however, i recently purchased an amplifier and while in the process of setting tuning the a99 up for. It is a quick replacement for 10 and 15 meters as the beam for those bands is down. Do you want the absolute best performing omnidirection cb base station antenna available. Handles 2000 watts full 58 wave antenna 17 antenna in three easy to assemble sections 8. You can also use your antenna for international, commercial and 10meter amateur radio operation with up to 2000 watts. Covers far above and below the traditional cb channels.
The imax 2000 is sold without radials, but really needs them. Solarcon antron 99 verses the solarcon imax 2000 page 3. We no longer sell this antenna because solarcon decided to shorten the antenna so that it would ship easier. I have read that it slightly reduces skywave interference on receive. This ground plane kit increases transmit signal strength when used withthe imax 2000 base station antenna.
Type of antenna 5 8 over 1 4 wave frequency range 25 32 mhz length 5. Not sure how the manufacturer achieved this, but when this antenna is used in a horizontal. Straight up view of my solarcon imax 2000 with modified. Solarcon imaxgpk overview ground plane attachment for the imax 2000 base station antenna. The imax 2000 is the longest cb antenna, once built it measures 24 ft, so you. Imax 2000 solarcon a99 antenna no ground plane feedline shield current is 100% of antenna current. This antenna is so unique, i thought it deserved talking about. Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for ham radio use on 17. Solarcon imax2000 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna, 5000 watts, 24ft, ships usps ground only, each description. The solarcon 99 antenna is by far the best selling cb radio base station antenna on the market. Solarcon imax 2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from 25.
Solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna walcott radio. Solarcon imax2000, imax 2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 58wave base cb antenna 24 this item is currently in stock. Imax 2000 solarcon a99 antenna the following model is an imax 2000 58th wave vertical with a vertical feedline or mast connected to the antenna base, and no radials. I placed an imax 2000 5 ft above ground with the radial kit almost touching the ground in heavy forested qth. 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.
The solarcon max 2000 has arrived, lets take a look. Antron sold the design to solarcon research who continued to manufacture and sell it as the a99. Solarcon 58 wave,base station antenna, end fed 58 wavelength radiator, extended imax current maximum center section, radials are not required. Solarcon imax 2000 seeing since this is my third base antenna since 1996. Nov 08, 2009 the imax 2000 is sold without radials, but really needs them.
To purchase the solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts by solarcon, enter the quantity needed and click the. I max 2000 vs homemade cb radio base antenna duration. Imax2000 solarcon imax2000 58wave base cb antenna 24. Get the best performance from your imax 2000 utilizes 4 6 foot ground radials ubolts included. This is the best omnidirectional antenna in base station cb performance.
Your solarcon cbham base station antenna comes in three easyto assemble sections and covers far above and below traditional cb chan nels. Apr 04, 2011 here is a new enhancement ive done to my solarcon imax 2000. Solarcon imax 2000 cb junkies cb radio forum for the cb and. In this case i picked one of many worsecase feedline or mast lengths. The manufacturer suggest feedline optimization where you cut the coax to a length that just happens to work. Here is a new enhancement ive done to my solarcon imax 2000. Cheap solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna 24 when you are thinking of buying solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna 24 you will need to find a good entry level product. Solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual.
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