40m I-PRO Vertical Antenna

[DanCeekey]

Hi Carl,

I also have an Icom IC-703 and I'm doing some research for an easy antenna system to go along with this transceiver. I live in big city in a studio on the 3rd floor but luckily I have a flat roof in front of my studio (5 by 4 metres). How do you think the I-Pro traveller could perform there (10W tx)? Can it be left standing outside for longer periods (can it be used as a base station antenna)? What is the bandwith with the optional 40m matching centre installed?

Thanks

Daniel

ON3DDR

[MrKennnyj]

Hi Karl bought the I-pro from you it works great, took one minute to set up its was virtually plug and play with 1.1 swr easily obtained. Have worked all over europe 20m qrp with 5 watts with 5.9..reports and 50 watts to stateside no problem

Many thanks Ken 2E0KJW.

[G4GTWantennas]

@MrKennnyj Hi ken I'm pleased your enjoying the I-Pro Traveller, It now has a big brother the I-Pro Home and will be available soon!

73 Carl G4GTW

[RIDDICKorigional]

@MrKennnyj par end fedz antenna - 5 watt with 59+ regular reports in europe - 5 watt in to stateside - had report of +20 italy 5 watt - cuba 5 watt 58 report - worked asia 5 watt - par end fedz little cost - i - pro very expensive. 

[RIDDICKorigional]

too expensive - par end fedz better with big performance little money

[shopriderdel]

looks great got 703 on the way for qrp need a good aerial for it, this could be the one ...Derek

[G4GTWantennas]

Hi Derek, you have made a good choice, the IC-703 is great for portable. With a supply of 12V you won't see more than 8 Watts(10 Watts needs 13.8V). Effective portable operation with this power level requires top end radiation efficiency. And you guessed it, "that'll need the I-PRO"

Best regards

Carl G4GTW

[shopriderdel]

Hi Carl thanks for the info may be new year befor i get one , could you tell me the length of the longest part may have a nice bag for it if it fits ,also not sure if it will fit in my car boot may have to use works van. Regards Derek G6LDP

[G4GTWantennas]

Hi Derek, there is lots of information on my web site, the longest part is just under 1m. There is a custom made heavy duty carrying holdall available & shown on the web site.

Regards

Carl G4GTW

[G4GTWantennas]

Thanks again Don for your comments, keep an eye on my videos, when I get the chance I hope to capture the DX performance of the 40m I-PRO.

Best wishes

Carl G4GTW

[VO1XH]

Good job Carl,that antenna seems to be the "cats backside" HI! Great video,that whole system would make a great emergency portable kit and would not take up much room in a small vehicle.73,Don,VO1XH

[G4GTWantennas]

Thank you for your interest and your comments. QRP is great fun, really enjoyable on a lovely day in your own back garden!

Best regards

Carl G4GTW

[NoLimits37]

Cool soundtrack and amazing aerial.