The imax 2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market. The solarcon max 2000 has arrived, lets take a look. Solarcon imax2000 cb 2528 mhz amfm homebase antenna. New manual fmam antenna kit fits 1992 2000 honda civic. Designed specifically for the imax 2000 antennas to help achieve greater range and better allaround performance description this groundplane kit is made especially for imax 2000 antennas. The imax has now been around for quite a few years and while the a99 may be the most sold and used vertical base cb antenna in recent years the imax 2000 comes in a close second. In this case i picked one of many worsecase feedline or mast lengths. Solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual. In the antron advertising, it explains that it is a 12 wave over 14 wave variable mutual transductance tuned antenna with a db gain of 9. Solarcon imax 2000 three 8 sections tuning rings for adjusting swr dc grounded full 58 wave covers far above and below the traditional cb channels useable from 25. This high power antenna handles 5000 watts of power, and is insulated up to 14,500 volts.
Radio shack trc 503, rs center load mag mount antenna 338 upstate ny with the wave. A long time ago, i purchased a solarcon antron 99 antenna for my propagation beacon. Solarcon imax 2000 cb junkies cb radio forum for the cb and. It means that the loading coil design and its wavelength, will radiate the maximum amount of rf possible up to 2,000 watts. Before attempting to install your antenna, or if you are taking it down, think how you can best place your antenna for safety and performance. This antenna is so unique, i thought it deserved talking about. The 4btv is designed as a selfsupporting vertical to provide optimum operation in the 10,15, 20 and 40 meter bands.
I live in the mountains of north east washington state and we have a dozen or so operators but the distance between each of us is anywhere from 20 to 80 miles. Solarcon imax2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from. Sep 03, 2012 i have a magnum raptor, cobra 2000 gtl and radios shack dx394 share the use of the imax 2000. Mar 15, 2011 imax 2000 solarcon a99 antenna the following model is an imax 2000 58th wave vertical with a vertical feedline or mast connected to the antenna base, and no radials. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station antenna. Mar 19, 2020 the solarcon imax 2000 antenna is the big brother to the antron 99.
My new antenna has arrived and im excited to get it put together and. Bulldogs imax 2000gpk in maine cb junkies cb radio. This antenna employs a larger 14 gauge wire for its radiating element. On 27 mhz it is especially efficient and a popular choice for long distance working. Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for use on 17 through 10. Solarcon imax 2000 cb junkies cb radio forum for the cb.
The antenna was great and performed great at 20 ft. Service manuals, user manuals, specification sheets. This new big brother antenna was named the imax 2000 for its performance values. It can also be adapted to operate in the 75 meter band.
It was a toss up between this, a sigma 4 copy or the sirio 827. To determine a safe distance from wires and power lines. This small change of the outer sections has no result for the performance or swr of the antenna. Home cb antennas in stock product information document. First the operating conditions antenna i have 2 poles about 20ft high separated by about 30ft there are no large objects surrounding the poles. The imax 2000 is a 58 wave vertical, so mounting 14 wave above the ground will work. The imax 2000 exposed antenna radio telecommunications. Jan 21, 2018 the solarcon imax 2000 is another popular antenna by the brand, also made from fiberglass. It is a widely popular antenna that has its limitations. Solarcon imax 2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts brand. An upgrade from the a99, the imax 2000 uses rg 2 coaxial cable which connects to the so239 connector in the bottom of the mounting pipe and to the coils of the matching section. The antenna is broadbanded, i think that is its claim to fame. They did this without changing the tuning of the antenna so now it comes tuned for 10 meter ham band and not cb radio. View and download solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual online.
All in all it is an easy antenna to assemble and performs very well within its design. Save imax 2000 antenna to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The hustler 4btv is a fourband trap vertical antenna providing an omni directional pattern. Its 40 feet from the ground on the roof, the fd4 is about 50 feet up and in flat top configuration. Setting up imaxx 2000, how can i set it up to be most. The sigma 4 is now called the sirio vector 4000 and i discounted this one because of the size of the radials. This guy cuts open an imax 2000 and gives his views on the antenna. Anyway the imax itself is 24ft 8 meters tall, this is a good height, not to small like a 12 wave antron 99 and not to long like the avanti sigma 4, the 24ft height is described as a well kept secret of 11m antennas, it is 0. Groundplane kit for imax 2000 right channel radios.
I use an antron 99 and had my antenna mounted at that height for. Ordered an imax 2000 friday and still waiting for it to get here even though i. And with the heavy duty mounting plate, this base station antenna can withstand greater wind loads. Solarcon imax2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from 25. This highgain antenna is even more capable, as it can handle up to 5000 wt of power, being also insulated up to 14,500v. We no longer sell this antenna because solarcon decided to shorten the antenna so that it would ship easier. Some very best information describing the inner workings of the antenna was made available by tech 833 in his article the imax 2000 exposed. Imax 2000 solarcon a99 antenna no ground plane feedline shield current is 100% of antenna current. The antron 99 is really a cb antenna, but with only slight returning, it works very well on the 10meter band. Cobra 29lx, workman dm echo mic, 102 inch ss antenna 2005 ford explorer. I always fancied a lowangle vertical for 10m band and after doing my research, came across the solarcon imax 2000. Add this length to the length of your tower or mast, and then 3. You can also use your antenna for international, commercial and 10meter amateur radio operation with up to 2000 watts.
The imax works from 15 meters up and 10, to my surprise. Imax99, imax 2000 antenna, wilson, wilson 5000 antenna, firestick antennas, antenna specialist, polomar, dosy. Solarcon imax 2000 cb base station antenna walcott radio. This small change of the outer section s has no result for the performance or swr of the antenna.
Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for use on 17. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna, 24feet. This antenna has a reputation as a great broadband antenna covering from 15 metres right up to 28 mhz with a tuner. So i decided to do an article to explain why the imax 2000 is the perfect antenna for ham radio use on 17 through 10 meters. This is the best omnidirectional antenna in base station cb performance. Solarcon antron a99, imax99, imax 2000 antenna, wilson, wilson 5000 antenna, firestick antennas, antenna specialist, polomar, dosy meter, coaxial cable, coax connectors, swr rf meters, scanners, accessories, police scanner, fmr family radio service, gmrs general mobile radio. Ive given a quick summary of each antenna and a table showing marks out of 5 for various aspects of the antennas. This antenna is designed for installations with restricted space. Imax2000 solarcon imax2000 58wave base cb antenna 24. Measure the length or height of your antenna, whichever is longer, 2. The imax 2000 is much easier to assemble than the maco. Setting up imaxx 2000, how can i set it up to be most efficient. Jul 25, 2009 cdx thats one of the best responses i ever read. Imax 2000 3section fibreglass base antenna this antenna has a reputation as a great broadband antenna covering from 15 metres right up to 28 mhz with a tuner.
Yes, the maco is much more of an eyesore then the imax 2000. Oct 28, 2020 solarcon imax2000 cb 2528 mhz amfm homebase antenna solarcon imax2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from 25. Twin ring tun ing makes it easy to tune the input to the antenna for the optimum stand. Your solarcon cbham base station antenna comes in three easyto assemble sections and covers far above and below traditional cb chan nels.
Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for use on 17 through. Cb as center frequency which this antenna was designed for, that makes the imax 2000 a 0. Can be used for export, commerical and 10 meter ham. Galaxy dx 959, workman dm echo mic, imax 2000 antenna 55 feet up 2005 gmc sierra. The imax2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market. It comes with heavyduty mounting as well, allowing it to cope with great wind loads.
It utilizes four 6 ground radials to lower the angle of radiation, allowing the antenna to achieve greater range. I never got the opportunity to erect it so i cant advise you re. Solarcon antron 99 verses the solarcon imax 2000 page 2. I switched to the imax 2000, had trouble with my local contacts, daily on 28. If you decide to go the imax 2000 route, call me first and you can have mine. I was very surprised to find that the imax 2000 is not a 58 wave as advertised. The imax 2000 is the newer big brother to another famous antenna that was originally called the antron 99. Solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base. Anyway the imax itself is 24ft 8 meters tall, this is a good height, not to small like a 12 wave antron 99 and not to long like the avanti sigma 4, the 24ft height is described as a well kept secret of 11m. Oct 09, 2017 this antenna is so unique, i thought it deserved talking about. Yagi dipole vertical 3 element yagi instruction manual. I dont think an antenna can really be the cause of rfitvi. At least i can change antenna s at the flick of the switch and see what antenna gives the best result at that time. The antenna was shortened approx 3 cm to fit in the slightly smaller box.
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