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M2 Antenna Systems, Inc. 4402 N. Selland Ave. Fresno, CA 93722 

Tel: (559) 432-8873 Fax: (559) 432-3059 Web: www.m2inc.com 

©2016 M2 Antenna Systems Incorporated 

01/20/16 

Rev.02 

Model  ......................................... 20M5-125 

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FR / (G) FS / (G) OG . ............... 14.0-14.350 / 10.2dBi / 15.8dBi @70’ 

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FR / (G) FS / (G) OG ................. 14.1-14.350 / 10.3dBi / 15.9dBi @70’ 

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FR / (G) FS / (G) OG ................. 14.1-14.225 / 10.6dBi / 16.0dBi @70’ 

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FR / (G) FS / (G) OG ................. 14.0-14.300 / 10.2dBi / 15.8dBi @70’ 

Front to back ............................... 24 dB Typical 
Beamwidth   ................................ E=50° / H=64° 
Feed type .................................... Hair pin match 
Feed Impedance. ........................ 50 Ohms Unbalanced

 

Maximum VSWR ........................ 1:2.1 

Input Connector ....................................... SO-239, Others avl. 
Power Handling ....................................... 3 kW, Higher avl. 
Boom Length / Dia .................................. 44’ / 3” x .125 Wall 
Element Length / Dia. .............................. 36.5’ / 1-1/2” To 1/2” 
Turning Radius: ....................................... 32’ 
Stacking Distance ................................... 48’ To 62’ 
Mast Size................................................. 2” to 3” Nom. 
Wind area / Survival ................................ 12 Sq. Ft. / 125 MPH 
Weight / Ship Wt. .................................... 135 Lbs. / 161 Lbs. 

M2 Antenna Systems, Inc. 

Model No: 20M5-125 

FEATURES: 
 

 

The 20M5-125 is the perfect balance between wind area and performance. It features improved gain and F/B across 

the 20 meter band. The 20M5-125 mph is computer optimized mechanically for maximum strength for it’s wind area. 

Mother nature will hate this one!

 Two different optimization options allow the antenna to be customized for your 

bandwidth and performance preferences, Plots with gain and F/B figures are supplied. Physically, the 20M5-125 Yagi 
features tapered elements, each element is secured with a pair of machined, 1/2” thick aluminum boom-to-element clamp 
plates. The clamps also permit spacing adjustments on the 3” x .125” wall boom. Elements taper in size from 1-1/2” to the 
adjustable 1/2” tips and are single and double sleeved at critical points to achieve a 125 MPH wind survival rating. All 

SPECIFICATIONS: 

*Subtract 2.14 from dBi for dBd / FR = Frequency Range / G = Gain / FS = Free Space / OG = Over Ground 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 20M5-125

Page 1: ...M2 Antenna Systems Inc Model No 20M5 125 FEATURES The 20M5 125 is the perfect balance between wind area and performance It features improved gain and F B across the 20 meter band The 20M5 125 mph is...

Page 2: ...e actual number but in most cases the things above the ground Houses buildings and heavy trees all eat up the part of your pattern needed to generate ground gain To put this in perspective take the ca...

Page 3: ...assembly into the end of a 1 x 48 element section with holes at 1 2 and 1 1 2 from end Use 8 32 x 1 1 4 screws and locknuts at the joint Tighten securely Slide a 7 8 x 32 SLEEVE SECTION into the butt...

Page 4: ...8 HAIRPIN MATCH ASSEMBLY Refer to the HARDWARE ARRANGEMENT drawing Insert a 1 4 20 X 2 1 4 bolt from inside the band clamp and Install the band clamp loosely positioned about 30 inches in front of the...

Page 5: ...uckle plate ready to be installed to the mast and raised until the boom is straight If practical after the final assembly and before installation let the overhead guy system support the boom and take...

Page 6: ...20M5 125 DIMENSION SHEET NOTE DRAWING NOT TO SCALE...

Page 7: ...20M5 125 ASSEMBLY DETAILS...

Page 8: ...GENERIC COMPRESSION CLAMP DETAIL...

Page 9: ...le plate 2 x 5 x 3 16 M2APT0110 1 Dacron rope black 5 16 x 36 ft 1 Turnbuckle forged 3 8 2 Eyebolt forged 3 8 x 6 2 Band clamp 2 1 2 to 3 1 2 ss 1 Poly disc 1 1 4 M2ADI0020 2 Cable ties large 3 U bolt...

Page 10: ...FULL BAND PLOTS CW LO FONE PLOTS 20M5 125 ANTENNA PLOTS...

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