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New 'Andy-Crimp tool for Anderson Powerpoles.  Easily crimps 15, 30, 50, and 75 Amp terminals.  Professional, full cycle ratchet crimper at a much lower price.  Reg $50, Sale $35!  See it here.

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Rocket 88™

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Sale!

Powerpole Crimper from West Mountain Radio.  For 15, 30, & 45A terminals.  Reg. $60.  Limited time sale only $45!  Buy it here

 

Vacation Time!

A working vacation, but we're still looking forward to it.

We'll be on the road from Wednesday, February 3rd, until Tuesday, February 23rd.  We will be at the Richmond, VA Hamfest on Feb. 6th, the Orlando FL Hamfest on Feb. 12-13-14th, and the Brooksville FL Hamfest on Feb 20th.  Please stop by our tables and say hello!

 

Orders placed through Monday, Feb. 1st will ship before we leave.  We'll do our best for orders placed after that.  We expect to be able to ship some orders from the road, especially small and simple ones to US destinations.  We expect to have limited email ability while we're gone, so please be patient.

 

 

 

 

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Part #

Description

Length

Notes

Price

Purchase

CJ-3

Coax jumper.  3' Quality RG-8X with PL-259 on both ends

3 feet

Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.  Coax used outdoors should be replaced every three years to minimize loss.

$7

CJ-9

Coax jumper.  9' Quality RG-8X with PL-259 on both ends

9 feet

Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.  Coax used outdoors should be replaced every three years to minimize loss.

$9

CJ-18

Coax jumper.  18' Quality RG-8X with PL-259 on both ends

18 feet

Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.  Coax used outdoors should be replaced every three years to minimize loss.

$12

CJ-50

Coax jumper.  50' Extra-Flexible  RG-8X with PL-259 on both ends

50 feet

Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.  Coax used outdoors should be replaced every three years to minimize loss.

$30

CJ-100

Coax jumper.  100' Extra-Flexible RG-8X with PL-259 on both ends

100 feet

Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.  Coax used outdoors should be replaced every three years to minimize loss.

$50

 

Please Note:  450 Ohm, #16 Stranded Ladder line, 450 Ohm #18 Stranded,
and 300 Ohm stranded are all back in stock!
 450 Ohm #14 is currently unavailable, but we hope to have it back in stock within a few weeks.

ANT-LL-16450-100 450 Ohm Ladder Line
Back in Stock

100 feet

#16 Stranded Copper-clad steel Conductors.  Won't easily break like the solid-wire does. $45

ANT-LL-16450-200 450 Ohm Ladder Line
Back in Stock

200 feet

#16 Stranded Copper-clad steel Conductors.  Won't easily break like the solid-wire does. $80

ANT-LL-18450-100 450 Ohm Ladder Line
Back in Stock

100 feet

#18 Stranded Copper-clad steel Conductors.  Won't easily break like the solid-wire does. $40

ANT-LL-18450-200 450 Ohm Ladder Line
Back in Stock

200 feet

#18 Stranded Copper-clad steel Conductors.  Won't easily break like the solid-wire does. $75

ANT-LL-14450-100 450 Ohm Ladder Line
Out of Stock

100 feet

#14 Stranded Copper-clad steel Conductors.  Won't easily break like the solid-wire does. $65

ANT-LL-14450-200 450 Ohm Ladder Line
Out of Stock

200 feet

#14 Stranded Copper-clad steel Conductors.  Won't easily break like the solid-wire does. $120

ANT-LL300-100 300 Ohm Ladder Line
Back in Stock

100 feet

#18 Stranded Copper-clad steel
conductors.  Won't easily break like the cheap stuff does.
$30

ANT-LL300-200 300 Ohm Ladder Line
Back in Stock

200 feet

#18 Stranded Copper-clad steel
conductors.  Won't easily break like the cheap stuff does.
$55

Please Note:  450 Ohm, #16 Stranded Ladder line, 450 Ohm #18 Stranded,
and 300 Ohm stranded are all back in stock!
 450 Ohm #14 is currently unavailable, but we hope to have it back in stock within a few weeks.

Ladder-lock

Strain relief for 450 Ohm ladder line

N/A

  Greatly reduces stress on ladder line.  Includes holes for antenna wire and support rope. 18.00

Ctr-Ins Center Insulator for Dipole Antennas 4" Use as a center insulator or to transition from ladder line to coax. Includes holes for antenna wire and support rope, brass hardware, and ring terminals for the wire. 20.00

   
Balun 11SE 1:1 Isolation balun.  Coax input with side lugs for wire connection, plus heavy duty eye-bolts.  Waterproof gasketed cover included (not shown in picture) N/A Outstanding quality at a great price.  Will not overheat or saturate like the "bargain brands".  Conservatively rated at 5KW continuous. 75.00

Balun 11C 1:1 Isolation balun.  Coax feed and coax output.  Waterproof gasketed cover included (not shown in picture) N/A Outstanding quality at a great price.  Will not overheat or saturate like the "bargain brands".  Conservatively rated at 5KW continuous. 75.00

Balun 41SE 4:1 Isolation balun.  Coax input with side lugs for wire connection, plus heavy duty eye-bolts.  Waterproof gasketed cover included (not shown in picture) N/A Outstanding quality at a great price.  Will not overheat or saturate like the "bargain brands".  Rated 3KW continuous. 75.00

 

ANT-Wire-HDC-75

#14 Stranded Hard-Drawn Copper Wire

75 feet

The best choice for most permanent, out in the clear wire antennas

20.00

ANT-Wire-HDC-150

#14 Stranded Hard-Drawn Copper Wire

150 feet

The best choice for most permanent, out in the clear wire antennas

38.00

ANT-Wire-HDC-300

#14 Stranded Hard-Drawn Copper Wire

300 feet

The best choice for most permanent, out in the clear wire antennas

72.00

ANT-Wire-HDC-600

#14 Stranded Hard-Drawn Copper Wire

600 feet

The best choice for most permanent, out in the clear wire antennas

135.00

ANT-Wire-Flex-75

#14 Stranded Super-Flexible Copper Wire

75 feet

Will not kink.  Great for portable operation, quads, random wires.   So flexible you can tie a knot in it!

20.00

ANT-Wire-Flex-150

#14 Stranded Super-Flexible Copper Wire

150 feet

Will not kink.  Great for portable operation, quads, random wires.   So flexible you can tie a knot in it!

38.00

ANT-Wire-Flex-300

#14 Stranded Super-Flexible Copper Wire

300 feet

Will not kink.  Great for portable operation, quads, random wires.   So flexible you can tie a knot in it!

72.00

ANT-Wire-Flex-600

#14 Stranded Super-Flexible Copper Wire

600 feet

Will not kink.  Great for portable operation, quads, random wires.   So flexible you can tie a knot in it!

135.00

 

ANT-Wire-Coated-Flex-75

#14 Stranded Super-Flexible Copper Wire with a tough PE Jacket

75 feet

Will not kink.  Great for portable operation, quads, random wires.  So flexible you can tie a knot in it!  Best choice when you have to run your wire through trees.

30.00

ANT-Wire-Coated-Flex-150

#14 Stranded Super-Flexible Copper Wire with a tough PE Jacket

150 feet

Will not kink.  Great for portable operation, quads, random wires.  So flexible you can tie a knot in it!  Best choice when you have to run your wire through trees.

58.00

ANT-Wire-Coated-Flex-300

#14 Stranded Super-Flexible Copper Wire with a tough PE Jacket

300 feet

Will not kink.  Great for portable operation, quads, random wires.  So flexible you can tie a knot in it!  Best choice when you have to run your wire through trees.

110.00

ANT-Wire-Coated-Flex-600

#14 Stranded Super-Flexible Copper Wire with a tough PE Jacket

600 feet

Will not kink.  Great for portable operation, quads, random wires.  So flexible you can tie a knot in it!  Best choice when you have to run your wire through trees.

200.00

Superstealth Antenna Wire

#14 Stranded Super-Flexible Copper Wire with a tough PE Jacket

75 feet

Nearly invisible from even a short distance away.  Tinned, copper-clad steel stranded #26 wire in a tough black jacket.  Very high strength for its size.  Best choice for camping, backpacking, and avoiding the "Condo-Cops"

20.00

150 feet 38.00

300 feet 72.00

Copper Ground Strap

2" wide x .015" thick in 5 convenient sizes

15'   Due to the RF skin effect, the wide flat surface of this high quality copper is unquestionably the best for grounding.  Edges are machined for
much safer handling.
$40

25' $55

50' $100

100' $175

Braid-1/2 Heavy Duty tinned copper braid, 1/2" wide

25'

Very flexible, solders easily.  Use for station grounding, bonding car body components, etc. 18.00

             
ANT-Ferrite- Snap-On Snap-on Ferrite Bead.  Mix #43, 1-1/8" long.  Fits RG-8, RG-213, etc

1-1/8"

Great for choke baluns or taming RFI and RF in the shack.  Use 5 or more to 40M, 10 or more for 80M. 4.00

ANT-Ferrite-Bead Ferrite Bead.  Mix #43, 1-1/8" long.  Fits RG-58, RG-8X, etc

1-1/8"

Great for choke baluns, taming RFI and RF in the shack.  Use 5 or more to 40M, 10 or more for 80M. 1.50

 

ANT-Rope-100-332

Double Braided Dacron/Polyester Antenna Rope 3/32"
260 lb strength

100 feet

UV resistant, won't rot or mildew.  Great for all wire antennas.

9.99

ANT-Rope-500-332

Double Braided Dacron/Polyester Antenna Rope 3/32"
260 lb strength

500 feet

UV resistant, won't rot or mildew.  Great for all wire antennas. 39.99

ANT-Rope-100-316

Double Braided Dacron/Polyester Antenna Rope 3/16"
770 lb strength

100 feet

UV resistant, won't rot or mildew.  Great for all wire antennas.

19.99

ANT-Rope-500-316

Double Braided Dacron/Polyester Antenna Rope 3/16"
770 lb strength

500 feet

UV resistant, won't rot or mildew.  Great for all wire antennas. 74.99

ANT-Rope-100-516

Double Braided Dacron/Polyester Antenna Rope 5/16"
1790 lb strength

100 feet

UV resistant, won't rot or mildew.  Great for all wire antennas. 29.99

ANT-Rope-500-516

Double Braided Dacron/Polyester Antenna Rope 5/16"
1790 lb strength

500 feet

UV resistant, won't rot or mildew.  Great for all wire antennas. 119.99

 
ANT-PLY-1/2 Standard-grade pulleys include swivel eyes so they won't twist your rope and wire.  All metal construction with ball-bearings N/A Pulleys make raising and lowering antennas much easier.  Support ropes last much longer if they are not rubbing on trees, too.  The are economical, good quality pulleys.  For the best and longest service, we do recommend our marine-grade pulleys, below.  This one has a 1/2 inch wheel and is good for rope up to 1/8" 6.99

ANT-PLY-100 Standard-grade pulleys include swivel eyes so they won't twist your rope and wire.  All metal construction with ball-bearings N/A Pulleys make raising and lowering antennas much easier.  Support ropes last much longer if they are not rubbing on trees, too.  The are economical, good quality pulleys.  For the best and longest service, we do recommend our marine-grade pulleys, below.  This one has a 1-inch wheel and is good for rope up to 1/4" 9.99

ANT-PLY-DLX-7/8 Marine-grade pulleys include swivel eyes so they won't twist your rope and wire.  Delrin wheel and ball-bearing construction for smooth operation

N/A

7/8" Pulley wheel, 200 lb. load, up to 1/4" rope 19.99

ANT-PLY-DLX-1-1/8 1-1/8" Pulley, 300 lb. load, up to 5/16" rope 24.99

ANT-PLY-DLX-1-1/2 1-1/2" Pulley, 300 lb. load, up to 3/8" rope 29.99

TiteRope™ Antenna Rope Tensioner

N/A

TiteRope™ Holds your antenna or other rope securely, but releases easily and quickly.  No more fumbling with stubborn knots -- or worse, knots that slip or come undone. 
Rustproof finish for years of smooth operation.
For ropes 1/8" - 1/4" diameter
We recommend our 3/16" antenna rope (above) for superior service and durability
7.99

ANT-Ins-C

Genuine glazed ceramic insulator.  Top quality.

2-1/2"

An old favorite, available again 3.00

ANT-Ins-NEB

Nylon insulator with eye-bolt installed.

2-1/2"

Use for inverted vee or extra support.

4.00

ANT-Ins-N

Nylon insulator.

2-1/2"

For all wire antennas 2.00

HF-VHF SWR Meter 1.7-150 MHz 3 function SWR/Power Meter.  Includes antenna for use as Field Strength Meter N/A

One of the most useful station accessories you'll ever find

30.00

TuneRite-I Makes the "Tune" button work on most recent ICOM HF Rigs. For IC-703, 706, 718, 736, 746, 756, 765, 775, etc.  Plugs into the tuner jack.  Switches the radio to 10W CW and puts out a carrier for 8-10 seconds, then returns to previous setting.  No more button-pushing, no more tuning up into a bad load at full power.  Save time, trouble, and your finals!  Note:  Works on HF bands only. 18.00

TuneRite-K Similar to above, but for most recent Kenwood Rigs. For TS-50, 450, 850, 950, 570, 2000, 480, etc.  Plugs into the tuner jack.  Switches the radio to 10W CW and puts out a carrier for up to 30 seconds, then returns to previous setting.  No more button-pushing, no more tuning up into a bad load at full power.  Save time, trouble, and your finals!
NOTE:  With the TuneRite™ installed, both models of the TS-480 will put out 100W maximum
18.00

TuneRite-Y Similar to above, but for Yaesu FT-857 & FT-897 Plugs into the ACC jack.  Switch it on, the radio puts out a carrier at approximately 15W.  Switch it off and the radio returns to your previous setting.  No more button-pushing, no more tuning up into a bad load at full power.  Save time, trouble, and your finals! 28.00

             
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Vacation Time!

A working vacation, but we're still looking forward to it.

We'll be on the road from Wednesday, February 3rd, until Tuesday, February 23rd.  We will be at the Richmond, VA Hamfest on Feb. 6th, the Orlando FL Hamfest on Feb. 12-13-14th, and the Brooksville FL Hamfest on Feb 20th.  Please stop by our tables and say hello!

Orders placed through Monday, Feb. 1st will ship before we leave.  We'll do our best for orders placed after that.  We expect to be able to ship some orders from the road, especially small and simple ones to US destinations.  We expect to have limited email ability while we're gone, so please be patient.

 

 

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