59 Antennas: Portable & Telescoping Masts DXE-TW-4040-P DXE-TW-2010-P TransWorld Antenna Packages If you enjoy portable HF operation but don’t enjoy lugging around a massive antenna, you should check out the TransWorld Antenna line. These antennas are small and portable, yet boast exceptional performance and durability. TransWorld Antennas are DX Engineering products, so they’re built to the same precision standards that made TransWorld Antenna a household name for HF enthusiasts. The DX Engineering TransWorld Antenna is essentially a basic structure consisting of top, bottom and tee sections with interchangeable Array Box Center Sections that you can purchase separately for the other bands you want. There are a ton of options; to make selecting the right antenna setup easier, we’ve created these handy packages. 5-Band Explorer This combo delivers excellent 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 meter coverage with manual bandswitching. It includes a portable Quadrastand, basic antenna structure, and a handy travel bag. DXE-TW-2010L-P 5-Band Explorer Package .................................................$888.95 5-Band Adventurer Similar to the 5-Band Explorer with the addition of automatic bandswitching. The travel bag is available separately. DXE-TW-2010-P 5-Band Adventurer Package ........................................ $1,054.96 Band-Specific Solo Explorer This monoband antenna system gives you an impressive presence on the 40 meter band. It’s an extremely portable package, and comes with Quadrastand and basic antenna structure components. Solo Explorers are available for the 80, 40 and 30 meter bands; visit DXEngineering.com to see all the HF options. DXE-TW-4040-P 40 Meter Solo Explorer Package .............$748.96 5-Band Globetrotter Though it’s a great portable antenna, the TransWorld Antenna is actually perfect for stealthy home installation too, when paired with the TransWorld Permanent Mounting Pole that’s included in this package. Like the 5-Band Adventurer, the Globetrotter features 20-10M coverage with automatic bandswitching. DXE-TW-2010P-P 5-Band Globetrotter ................................$956.96 Band Switch Box Cover DXE-TW-COVER Band Switch Box Cover for TW-2010/2010L/3030/4040 .........................$29.99 NOMAD Fiberglass Telescopic Masts Like their name implies, DX Engineering NOMAD Telescopic Masts are ready to travel wherever your adventures take you. Whenever you can have some radio fun, NOMAD masts keep you ready to put up your antenna quickly in a park, on a summit, or just about anywhere. Constructed from high-quality materials, these attractively finished and strong yet lightweight masts are available in four length and color combos. They’re super short when collapsed for convenient transport and fast, easy deployment, with telescopic sections that lock in place with a simple twist of the wrist. Just attach a wire antenna and slide it up to the desired height. Choose from two 19' NOMAD19 models, red or black, that collapse to 22" for stashing in a backpack or gear bag. They feature 13 sections with a bottom section tube diameter of 1.5" and a base cover OD of 2". The two NOMAD23 models, also in red or black, have 14 sections that extend to 23' and collapse to 23.5". They feature a bottom section tube diameter of 2" and base cover OD of 2.5". NOMAD masts come with guy rings, guy ring clips for your ropes, and drawstring bag. DXE-NOMAD19-BK NOMAD Telescopic Mast, 19', 13 Sections, Black ....................$106.99 DXE-NOMAD19-RD NOMAD Telescopic Mast, 19', 13 Sections, Red.......................$106.99 DXE-NOMAD23-BK NOMAD Telescopic Mast, 23', 14 Sections, Black ....................$142.99 DXE-NOMAD23-RD NOMAD Telescopic Mast, 23', 14 Sections, Red.......................$142.99 Telescopic Masts For convenient and worry-free portable operations, you can’t go wrong with strong yet lightweight aluminum Telescopic Masts from WiMo. The masts’ slotted aluminum tubing can be extended to the desired length and locked solidly in place with the attached clamps. Models are available from maximum heights of 13' to 52' in a variety of telescoped section counts (3 to 11) and top and bottom diameters. These versatile masts have a range of uses, including antenna construction, installation of weather stations, and mounting of monitoring cameras. Although the masts are primarily intended for temporary, portable use, they can also be installed permanently if properly fastened to serve as a guying point for a dipole antenna or other functions. The Metal Guy Ring Kit (WMO-23050) features a unique cable management slot that allows for the rotation of the mast while preventing the tangling of cables with the guys. Enter “WiMo Telescopic” at DXEngineering.com. Pricing from $119.99. WMO-23046-01 Mast Clamp Quick-Release Handle ..........$16.99 WMO-23050 Metal Guy Ring with Cable Management Slot and 4 Bushings Kit ..............................$89.99 Portable Mast Guying Rings Sized for WiMo telescoping masts, these rings are made from fiberglass-reinforced plastic and come with three guying thimbles for secure rope attachment without binding or cutting. Rings anchor themselves at the mast clamp while allowing the mast to rotate even when anchored with guy ropes. Portable Mast Guying Rings ............................................from $25.99 Mast Tripods, Foot Plates, Tripod Rotator Mounting Plate Perfect for EMCOMM, Field Day, SOTA, POTA, IOTA, or any occasion where you need a fast and hassle-free temporary installation, WiMo Tripods do the trick. They fold together in one simple move without any tools and collapse to a compact size for easy transport. Masts can be fixed within the tripods by means of two large tripod heads and secured by three knob screws. Legs fold out to a 3.5' radius. Tripod heads and legs are made of aluminum, and thread inserts are stainless steel. Choose from four models of diff ering heights and for mast base sections of 1" to 2.75" O.D. or 2" to 3.54" O.D. Sold in sets of three, aluminum Foot Plates can be used on the legs of your WiMo Tripod to stabilize it on sandy soil or keep it level on an incline. The 182312 makes it possible to mount select rotators for portable or semi-permanent operation. WMO-18320 Mast Tripod for Masts of 1" to 2.75" O.D., Folds to 53" .........$439.99 WMO-18322 Mast Tripod for Masts of 1" to 2.75” O.D., Folds to 59" .........$459.99 WMO-18323 Mast Tripod for Masts of 1" to 2.75” O.D., Folds to 78.7" ......$499.99 WMO-18324 Mast Tripod for Masts of 2" to 3.54” O.D., Folds to 78.7" ......$499.99 WMO-18312 Mast Tripod Foot Plates (3) .......................................................$129.99 WMO-18312-RP Tripod Rotator Mounting Plate for G-450CDC/G-1000DXC/ G-2800DXC/Others .....................................................................$249.99 Telescoping Fiberglass Masts Choose from two WiMo fiberglass masts that make great choices for Field Day, POTA, SOTA, or temporary deployment in your backyard. The heavy-duty 18333-10 model features a 1.80" O.D. bottom tube with a wall thickness of 0.08" for safely handling wire antennas, VHF Yagis, or other small devices. With a bottom tube O.D. of 1.57", the 18333-6K also makes a reliable option for quick deployment just about anywhere. These reinforced telescoping masts are rigid, non-conductive, and easy to transport in your car or carry-on luggage. WMO-18333-10 HD Fiberglass Telescoping Mast, 32.81', 3.3' Collapsed ........$309.99 WMO-18333-6K Fiberglass Telescoping Mast, 19.69', 2.13' Collapsed ............$155.99 HFJ-350MTOYBX Portable Telescopic Antenna Here’s something convenient and powerful that you’ll want to stash in your truck or Go-Kit. The three-division, lightweight HF portable HFJ-350MTOYBX makes it easy and quick to tune the 160 through 6M bands by manually changing the antenna’s plug tap connection and whip length. This 10-band antenna includes a 10-section telescopic element, 160M extension coil, and base coil with M-P connector. It extends to 75" and collapses to 14" for easy transport. Power rating: 75W SSB PEP on 1.8 and 3.5 MHz; 100W SSB PEP on 7.0-50 MHz. Comet recommends use on your UHF mount or adapter with a counterpoise wire and tuner for best results. CMA-HFJ350MTOYBX 10-Band Portable Antenna ...................................................$149.95 CMA-CCB-HFJ Cloth Roll-Up Pouch, Toy Box HFJ-350M ...............................$34.49 WARNING: For Proposition 65 information, see p. 3 Need help with your project? Call the tech line at 330-572-3200!