Mounting Loop - Some commercially available ones just come as a bare wire that you either trim (bad idea) or have to make into a loop yourself. This antenna comes pre-looped and fully adjustable.

Using an S0239 Doubler - Some commercially available versions of this antenna are fitted with a PL259 which then requires the purchase of an SO239 Doubler so a feedline can be attached. This antenna comes with an SO239 fitted as standard

Plug Finish - Some commercially available versions of this antenna are literally just the PL259. No effort to protect it from the weather or wear and tear has been fitted. This antenna comes with the SO239 fitted with shrink wrap and cable boot.

Materials - Some commercially made antennas use various grades of RG58 coax, the best being RG58 C/U MilSpec but not all. This antenna is constructed using the same URM76 coax as used in the other products. Check out a comparison between URM76 and RG58 cables and you will notice a large difference in both composition and performance. The main reason I use it, is because the centre di-electric is thicker and less liable to break through fatigue from repeated use, treading on it or catching it on sharp rocks/vegetation etc

Weight - The whole antenna weighs in at 240g!

All these extra features for a very competitive price of £19.99 with free shipping.

I Specialise in antenna systems for the outdoor radio operator such as SOTA, DXpedition, DX Adventure, Portable, eXtreme, static mobile and many more. If you like to operate radios outdoors, these antennas could revolutionise your portable station. There are 10 models to choose from that between them, cover 80m to 6m, 4m, 2m and German Freenet.

Ranging from the Classic T2LT for 11m that has been updated with high quality materials and made even more lightweight to more advanced antennas that have a wide bandwidth for freedom of operation. Most of the antennas are advanced coaxial designs, some based on well known homebase antenna systems and others are completely unique.

The DRX111 Aurora HF doesn't make use of coax but makes use of an advanced multi-impedance ratio transformer that allows the use of 4:1, 9:1 and 16:1 transformation ratios in a single unit. As standard the antenna is able to be used on the 80m band but the antenna is also infinitely customisable with longer radiators (useful guide in instruction document), versatile mounting options and the addition of counterpoises, radials or ground connections. The transformer box is 100% waterproof employing the use of a Lloyds Approved Marine Grade Fibreglass Resin. The DRX111 Aurora HF Portable Antenna requires an ATU for optimum VSWR response.

Designed to be lightweight and pack up small they still pack a punch. They are generally mounted on telescopic fibreglass masts such as those produced by Sotabeams, Spiderbeam and DX Commander. They are also designed to be versatile and be mounted in a variety of ways, including horizontal or hanging from trees. People, due to planning restrictions or who have worries about neighbours, can also benefit from these systems, and many have with my antennas installed in gardens, loft spaces and trees already. Portable operators from all over the World are also benefiting from these antennas, its time you did so too!

The build quality is second to none, as I initially designed this equipment for personal use. I subjected the equipment to rigorous field testing over a period of several months. During testing the DRX111 Livewire 5/8 10/11m prototypes were responsible for some true DX contacts to 173 division on 11m and PY (Brazil) on 10m. The DRX111 Aurora HF was responsible for a contact into VK (Australia) from a Welsh Hillside during field tests. It has also worked the World on data modes.

I am a keen portable operator who has taken this equipment to some pretty extreme places, operated with the antennas in extreme conditions and had great success. I expect top quality from my equipment and so should you. Each one is built and tested to order by myself. If its not good enough for me it doesn't leave the workshop. The last thing you need at 3000ft ASL is a rubbish antenna! Built by an eXtreme radio operator for the eXtreme radio operator.

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