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MinuteMan 20™ Portable Antennas get you on the air from wherever you are  

The MinuteMan 20 is, we believe, the best performing portable antenna of its type on the market today.  It operates on 20-17-15-12-10 Meters without a tuner (in most cases).  On 15, 12, and 10 Meters it's a full 1/4-wavelength long.  For 20 and 17 Meters, a small bit of High Efficiency loading coil is added.  For more information on why efficiency is so important, and why our antenna is better, go to those pesky laws of physics

It fits in any standard briefcase, backpack or airplane carry-on.  We designed it to be  rugged, lightweight (about 5 lbs.)  and field serviceable.  It's perfect any time you need a quick set-up antenna.

Why it's better:

• Sets up in 3 minutes or less, with no tools and no supports needed
• Outperforms competitive antennas
• Fits in a briefcase, backpack, carry-on bag, etc.
• Less expensive, and no "extras" needed to purchase

Specifications:

Height: (when fully extended) appx 12'10"

Power: 100 Watts

Weight:  appx 5 lbs

Radials:  4 radials included, each 16'8" long

Longest piece:  (when disassembled) 17"

Base Size:  (when assembled, base is included) 3' x 3'

Electrical Description:

The MinuteMan 20 is a classic 1/4 Wave vertical groundplane antenna on 10-12-15 Meters.  A lower element of #14 wire attaches to a 6' telescoping whip.  The whip length is adjusted for best SWR match.  For 17 and 20 Meters, a small loading coil is inserted between the elements.  The coil is oversquare -- that is, larger in diameter than in length.  This Hi-Q design provides much lower loss than the long skinny coils that others use.

Four counterpoise radials are included.  Each consists of two conductors, one 8'4", the other 16'8".  These lengths are approximately 1/4 wavelength on 10 and 20 Meters.  This arrangement strikes an ideal balance between portability and ease of use on one hand, and high earth loss on the other.

To download a printable PDF file of the manual, click here.

Pricing

We sell the MinuteMan 20™ for $130, plus $12 shipping and handling.  We now accept PayPal.     

To order:

We accept PayPal on-line payments.   Your personal check is also welcome.  Our mailing address is:

Quicksilver Radio Products

30 Tremont St.

Meriden, CT 06450

If you're ordering by mail, please include a list of what you are ordering, your shipping address, and telephone and/or e-mail address.  We generally ship within 1 or 2 business days after receiving your order.

Shipping & Handling:

Need more info?  E-mail info@qsradio.com.

Thanks and 73,

John Bee, N1GNV

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