Post by DoubleDeuce on Jun 23, 2003 5:02:19 GMT -5
That makes the total radiating element length 270.5 inches. Using 27 MHz. (CB) as center frequency (which this antenna was designed for), that makes the Imax 2000 a 0.640 wavelength antenna. (A 5/8 wave antenna is 0.625 of one wavelength). I was very surprised to find that the Imax 2000 is not a 5/8 wave as advertised. The Imax 2000 is actually a .64 wave! The .64 wave is one of the best kept secrets in CB and 10 meter antennas. Not since the Super Penetrator 500 Gold has there been a .64 wave antenna widely available. A .64 wave antenna is the highest gain single element design there is with 0.4 dB more gain on the horizon (free space) than a 5/8 wave element.
www.qsl.net/kg6aoh/imax2000/
www.qsl.net/kg6aoh/imax2000/
