P1 Portables's Antenna Design:
The antenna is designed to provide 1/4 wave length for the Frequency/Band operated. With
out the need for poles or trees to get the wire up.
There is a big misconception that "
capture area
" is related to antenna physical size even for
short/small HF antennas. A small resonant antenna has more "
capture area
" than a longer
nonresonant one, using a tuner to make resonance. It picks up more energy from the passing
wave, and that is what defines capture area. Capture area itself has nothing to do with
actual physical size or physical area of the antenna. There for it is not necessary to add
longer whips to the coil.
VSWR's of [1.2:1 / 1.3:1] is not out of the question , with a little patience, depending on
band and location.
The Counterpoise wire provides the other half of the Di-pole. There for it is critical for
tuning more is not better.
NOTE:
This Antenna System is for Portable use!
It is not Mobile Solution or for Permanent Setup it may be left outside but should not be
left out for extended periods of time..
Feel free to join our Yahoo Group you may post pictures of your setup and operating
locations, as well as hints and tricks, this a moderated group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/P1PortableAntenna
Parts List
Main Coil, 3 Base Rods, 2 Coupling Nuts, Telescopic Whip, Universal Mount, 2” -“C” Clamp,
Tape Measure, 50 ft Counterpoise wire and Instructions.
Warranty
Your antenna was designed an built to last many years, should it need maintenance.
Blue Star Antennas Ltd Co. Will repair or replace any part that fails excluding misuse or
obvious abuse, to the original owner. Just return the damaged part to use at Blue Star
Antennas Ltd Co. - 2111 Alice Street - Palatka FL 32177. Any antenna damaged from obvious
abuse may still be repaired, at no cost at our discretion.
