I take a look at the Chameleon CHA LEFS 8010 Light Weight End Fed Sloper Antenna. This antenna gives you 8 bands, without the need of a tuner, from 10 meters to 80 meters.
80M 40M 30M 20M 17M 15M 12M and 10M – No Tuner Needed
The CHA LEFS 8010 is an eight band, no- tuner, High Frequency (HF) antenna for use on the 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, and 10 meter Amateur Radio Service (ham) bands (60 meters with a tuner). Its’ minimalistic design and lightweight components are intended for the serious backpacker and outdoor adventurer. Leave the tuner and SWR meter at home – just bring a radio and a pair of boots!
Specifications:
• Frequency:
3.5 – 4.0 MHz (80m)
7.0 – 7.3 MHz (40m)
10.1 – 10.15 (30m)
14.1 – 14.35 MHz (20m)
18.068 – 18.168 MHz (17m) ✓ 21.0 – 21.45 MHz (15m)
24.89 – 24.99 MHz (12m) ✓ 28.0 – 29.7 MHz (10m)
• SWR (frequency ranges listed above): Typically, less than 2.0:1
• Power: 500W SSB, 250W CW, 150W Digital
• RF Connection: UHF Socket (SO-239)
• Length: 63 ft, 130 ft with Extension
• Ratio 49:1
• Weight: 1.5 lbs
The CHA LEFS 8010 is designed for the trail. The sturdy line winder with integral high-efficiency impedance matching network transformer, ultra-thin 20 gauge PTFE KEVLAR antenna wire, and lightweight Micro 90 paracord enables highly portable eight band operation without the extra bulk of an antenna tuner. It can even do Near- Vertical Incident Sky wave (NVIS) communication! The CHA LEFS is perfect for backpackers, hikers, bikers, campers, and survival communication. Get one for your next expedition!
$225.00
The antenna system consists of:
1 X CHA LEFS (≈63′ long – Tinned Copper KEVLAR PTFE (Teflon) (-70°C to 150°C) wire)
1 X CHA LEFS (≈67′ long – Tinned Copper KEVLAR PTFE (Teflon) (-70°C to 150°C) wire)
1 X ≈50′ MICRO 90 Paracord
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