With the 10 meter ham band just above the cb band, the imax 2000 will load up and work perfectly as a. I recently retired my circa 1970s radio shack archer crossbow. Jan 21, 2018 the solarcon imax 2000 is another popular antenna by the brand, also made from fiberglass. I am quite an avid user of handheld devices and would always find the signal breaking off until i finally. On 27 mhz it is especially efficient and a popular choice for long distance working. There is, however, one possible solution to this problem and that is to invest in solarcon imax 2000 which is a great antenna and can be used to enhance as well as to extend the range of the transmissions for your handheld devices. Solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual. The 259 pluginbottom of antenna is 30 foot off of ground.
I want to talk local and maybe a little skip but with legal power. Solarcon imax2000 cb 2528 mhz amfm homebase antenna. 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. Solarcon imax 2000 seeing since this is my third base antenna since 1996. Solarcon imax2000, imax 2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 virus update we are open for curbside service and shipped orders. Just my luck i put the antenna up and got 3 days use out of it and the dx conditions fell right out for a month straight. 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. After dissecting the antron 99 antenna and discovering that its advertising claims were horribly. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station antenna. Solarcon imax 2000 24 feet cb ham radio base station vertical antenna. It was a toss up between this, a sigma 4 copy or the sirio 827. Solarcon imax 2000 cbham radio base station vertical. I stands for the current and max stands for maximum and the rating is of 2,000 watts.
The imax works from 15 meters up and 10, to my surprise. Straight up view of my solarcon imax 2000 with modified ground plane duration. The imax 2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market. Solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna walcott radio. Solarcon imax 2000 the perfect antenna for ham radio use on. This antenna is named the imax 2000 because of the performance values. Setting up imaxx 2000, how can i set it up to be most.
Solarcon imax 2000 cb junkies cb radio forum for the cb and. Even so, the sirio imax 2000 is still 24 feet in length. The imax 2000 exposed antenna radio telecommunications. My new antenna has arrived and im excited to get it put together and install it this summer. The manual says on one place that the imax2000 has a 5. Keep in mind the fiberglass structure itself is not the antenna, but rather the copper wire inside the fiberglass is. Durable and easy to assemble fiberglass base cb radio antennas.
How we upgrade an imax 2000 the purpose of this page is to compare my fiberglass c. Get the best performance from your imax 2000 utilizes 4 6 foot ground radials ubolts included. But read on, its actually fairly stealthy for such a tall antenna. 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. I attached this gp to the mirrow bracket with vicegrips. Dec 15, 2011 the imax 2000 is a 58 wave vertical, so mounting 14 wave above the ground will work.
The antenna is broadbanded, i think that is its claim to fame. Seeing since this is my third base antenna since 1996. Solarcon omni fiberglass cb ham radio antenna 5000w 24ft. This ground plane kit increases transmit signal strength when used withthe imax2000 base station antenna. The solarcon max 2000 has arrived, lets take a look. This ground plane kit increases transmit signal strength when used with the imax 2000 base station antenna. To purchase the solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts by solarcon, enter the quantity needed and click the. Your solarcon cbham base station antenna comes in three easyto assemble sections and covers far above and below traditional cb chan nels.
The difference is about 3 db, but if these figures are correct the difference should have been 2. I bought sirio imax 2000 from nevada and it came in a box a couple of days later. A long time ago, i purchased a solarcon antron 99 antenna for my propagation beacon. The imax2000 is the highest gain fiberglass antenna on the market. This ground plane kit for antenna model imax2000 base station antennas include four 6 fiberglass radials, ground plane mount, four washers and four nuts. Ground plane attachment for the imax 2000 base station antenna. Be prepared and able to communicate in case of emergency with the largest selection at. Jan 24, 2018 straight up view of my solarcon imax 2000 with modified ground plane duration. Have you ever wondered what was inside the imax 2000 antenna.
This change by ups has made shipping these antennas unrealistic. Solarcon imax 2000 cb 2528 mhz amfm homebase antenna. This antenna has a reputation as a great broadband antenna covering from 15 metres right up to 28 mhz with a tuner. This means that its wavelength and the coil design loading would radiate up to a maximum amount of rf 2,000 watts. Groundplane kit for imax 2000 right channel radios. Unfollow imax 2000 antenna to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Buy solarcon imax2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna, 24feet. Solarcon imaxgpkgroundplane kit for imax2000imax99. Solarcon imax 2000 page 2 cb junkies cb radio forum. A solid signal rep will contact you within one business day of purchase to provide a shipping quote and help complete your order. This is the best omnidirectional antenna in base station cb performance. Imax2000 solarcon imax2000 58wave base cb antenna 24. This kit, while not a requirement, improves the imax 2000 s performance by lowering the angle of the radiated signal. I checked the imax tip and a 14 wave that was 102 12 long.
Jul 16, 2008 and an given imax 2000 with the radials, added some extra wire radials. The antenna was great and performed great at 20 ft. Solarcon ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station. 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. To purchase the solarcon imax 2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base station antenna 5000 watts by solarcon, enter the quantity needed and click the add to cart button. Oct 09, 2017 as we have said, the imax 2000 was designed as a cb antenna. Radio antennas versus other fiberglass 11 meter base antennas, with an emphasis on the imax 2000. Nov 01, 20 diy cb radio antenna, how to build a quarter wave vertical dipole cb antenna cheap duration. Setting up imaxx 2000, how can i set it up to be most efficient.
Its 40 feet from the ground on the roof, the fd4 is about 50 feet up and in flat top configuration. We no longer sell this antenna because solarcon decided to shorten the antenna so that it would ship easier. Twin ring tun ing makes it easy to tune the input to the antenna for the optimum stand. The imax 2000 is the newer big brother to another famous antenna that was originally called the antron 99. Solarcon imax 2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from 25. This ground plane kit increases transmit signal strength when used with the imax2000 base station antenna. This highgain antenna is even more capable, as it can handle up to 5000 wt of power, being also insulated up to 14,500v. Solarcon omni fiberglass cb ham radio antenna 5000w 24ft imax2000 the solarcon imax2000 includes a broad bandwidth that covers far above and below the traditional cb channels. It comes with heavyduty mounting as well, allowing it to cope with great wind loads.
Can be used for export, commerical and 10 meter ham. The post in the ground will ground the mast and the antenna if you bond the coax shield to the mast. Solarcon imax2000 cbham radio base station vertical antenna. It is 24 tall three 8 sections and covers above and below the traditional cb channels. Be aware, the box is just over 8 feet long since the antenna is built in three sections. At least i can change antenna s at the flick of the switch and see what antenna gives the best result at that time.
Solarcon imax2000 24 omnidirectional fiberglass base. Solarcon imaxgpk ground plane kit for model imax2000 base. Solarcon imax2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from. View and download solarcon a99 assembly instructions nstructions owners manual online. Communicate across long distances with the solarcon imax 2000 base station antenna from walcott radio. And with the heavy duty mounting plate, this base station antenna can withstand greater wind loads. You can also use your antenna for international, commercial and 10meter amateur radio operation with up to 2000 watts. The manual says on one place that the imax 2000 has a 5. This high power antenna handles 5000 watts of power, and is insulated up to 14,500 volts. Ground plane kit for model imax2000 base station antennas. Solarcon imax 2000 24 feet cb ham radio base station. Replacing top section of imax 2000 with steel whip. They did this without changing the tuning of the antenna so now it comes tuned for 10 meter ham band and not cb radio. Solarcon imax2000 58 wave base station cb radio antenna is useable from 25.
The top of the antenna will be about 54 from the ground. Im putting up an imax 2000 soon as the weather is nice and want your opinion on using the gpk ground plane with this antenna pros and cons. Solarcon imax 2000 cb base station antenna walcott radio. Wife and i pulled antenna out of box, put it together inless than 15 minute and swr 1. This antenna is so unique, i thought it deserved talking about.
This kit, while not a requirement, improves the imax 2000s. 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. I switched to the imax 2000, had trouble with my local contacts, daily on 28. Solarcon imax2000, imax2000, 58wave base cb antenna 24 virus update we are open for curbside service and shipped orders. As things generally go i was expecting the imax tip to show to be somewhat higher in frequency since it was shorter. Solarcon imax 2000 cb junkies cb radio forum for the cb.
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