70cm Low Noise Light EME DX Antenna 70cm17DXP with super low side lobes and excellent G/T
70cm Low Noise Light EME DX Antenna 70cm17DXP 432-434MHz
70cm Low Noise Light EME DX Antenna 70cm17DXP with super low side lobes and excellent G/T. Lightweight of just 3.1kg, super gain, and F/B of 40dB are the key features of this antenna. It is equally effective for UHF contests and EME (Earth-Moon-Earth) operations, especially when using a system of four antennas.
What does 70cm17DXP mean?
70cm – 70cm band
17 – 17 elements
DX – Covers DX part of the 70cm band 432-434MHz with low SWR
P – Power. The default maximum power is 850W
Electrical Specifications of 70cm Low Noise Light EME DX Antenna 70cm17DXP
Frequency Range: 432 – 434 MHz
Free Space Forward Gain: 17.5 dBi
Front-to-Back Ratio: 40 dB
-3 dB Horizontal Beamwidth: 26.4°
-3 dB Vertical Beamwidth: 27.6°
Polarisation: Horizontal
Nominal Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
SWR Across Entire Band: < 1.2
Maximum Power Input: 850W (more by request)
Matching Method: Direct feed through common mode choke (current balun)
Connector: “N” or (or 7/16 DIN by request)
Power version of 70cm Low Noise Light EME DX Antenna 70cm17DXP
“E” – Extra power 7/16 DIN Input connector 7mm SM250 Teflon balun cable: 1500W 70cm17DXE
Mechanical Specifications of 70cm Low Noise Light EME DX Antenna 70cm17DXP
Number of Elements: 17
Element Diameter: 4 mm Aluminum rod
Dipole Diameter: 8mm Hard Copper tubing with a plastic coating
Longest Element: 340 mm
Element Mounting Position: Below the Boom
Balun and Connector: Included
Boom Length: 4 m
Tapered Boom: 30x30mm, 20x20mm
Number of Boom Pieces: 3
Turning Radius: 2.3m
Guy Rope Support: Not necessary. Strong boom
Mounting Mast Diameter: 43 – 70 mm 1-11/16″ – 2-3/4″ OD
Bracket: Goliath
Survival Wind Speed: 150 km/h
Net Weight: 3.1 kg
Gross Weight: 3.9 kg
Transportation Length: 1.5 m
Stacking distances of 70cm Low Noise Light EME DX Antenna 70cm17DXP
Two antennas in a horizontal stack 70cm17DXP
Distance / Gain / (Gain benefit) / Front/Side lobe gain Horizontal
1180mm, G=20 dBi, (+2.5dB), -20dB, Maximum suppression of all side lobes
1260mm, G=20.1 dBi, (+2.6dB), -17.2dB, More gain, very solid F/S
1340mm, G=20.2 dBi, (+2.7dB), -15.1dB, Solid F/S, Solid gain
1420mm, G=20.3 dBi, (+2.8dB), -13.3dB
1540mm, G=20.4 dBi, (+2.9dB), -11.1dB, Maximum gain regardless of side lobes
Two antennas in a vertical stack 70cm17DXP
Distance / Gain / (Gain benefit) / Front/Side lobe gain Vertical
1180mm, G=20.05 dBi, (+2.55dB), -18.8dB, Maximum suppression of all side lobes
1220mm, G=20.1 dBi, (+2.6dB), -17.5dB, More gain, very solid F/S
1300mm, G=20.2 dBi, (+2.7dB), -15.1dB, Solid F/S, Solid gain
1380mm, G=20.3 dBi, (+2.8dB), -13.1dB
1480mm, G=20.4 dBi, (+2.9dB), -11.2dB, Maximum gain regardless of side lobes
Four antennas in “H” configuration 70cm17DXP
Horizontal/Vertical / Gain / (Gain benefit) / Front/Side lobe gain Horizontal/Vertical
1160/1220mm, G=22.5 dBi, (+5dB), -20.8dB / -18.3dB, Maximum suppression of all side lobes. “Max Suppression”
1300/1300mm, G=22.9 dBi, (+5.4dB), -15.7dB / -15dB, Solid F/S, Solid gain. “Solid F/S + Solid Gain”
1400/1360mm, G=23.1 dBi, (+5.6dB), -13.4dB / -13.4dB
1500/1440mm, G=23.3 dBi, (+5.8dB), -11.4dB / -11.7dB, Maximum gain regardless of side lobes. “Max Gain”