70cm Low Noise DX Antenna 70cm23DX6A

ARRL EME Contest winner 70cm Low Noise DX Antenna 70cm23DX6A

Victorious DX and EME antenna in ARRL EME Contest 2021. Super low noise characteristics, unbeatable G/T, and maximum gain are key features of 70cm Low Noise DX Antenna 70cm23DX6A.

If you want to win the ARRL EME or UHF DX Contest, you will need a superior antenna not calculated with EZNEC with false performance and false G/T but an antenna with the real and best possible gain and G/T (+8.22 dB)  like this 70cm23DX6A calculated with state-of-the-art full 3D EM Simulation Software. 

Four of these antennas were used by PA5Y when he won the ARRL EME Contest in 2021 – Certificate.

70cm low noise DX antenna 70cm23DX6A ARRL EME contest winner

What does 70cm23DX6A mean?

• 70cm – 70cm band
• 23 – 23 elements
• DX – Covers DX part of 70cm band 432-434MHz with low SWR
• 6 – About 6m boom
• A – Boom parts up to 118cm for Airplane “checked baggage” length

Electrical Specifications of 70cm Low Noise DX Antenna 70cm23DX6A

Frequency Range: 432 – 434 MHz
Free Space Forward Gain: 18.9 dBi
Front-to-Back Ratio: 39 dB
-3 dB Horizontal Beamwidth: 22.6°
-3 dB Vertical Beamwidth: 23.3°
G/T for Tsky=27K Tearth=1800K: +8.22 dB
Polarization: Horizontal
Nominal Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
SWR Across Entire Band: < 1.2
Maximum Power Input: 850W
Matching Method: Direct feed through common mode choke (current balun)
Connector: “N”

Power versions of 70cm Low Noise DX Antenna 70cm23DX6A

“E” – Extra power 7/16 DIN Input connector 7mm SM250 Teflon balun cable: 1500W 70cm23DX6AE

70cm Low Noise DX Antenna 70cm23DX6A Azimuth Radiation Pattern with extreme suppression of all sidelobes

ARRL EME Winner 70cm Low Noise DX Antenna 70cm23DX6A Elevation Radiation Pattern

Mechanical Specifications of Low Noise DX Antenna 70cm23DX6A

Number of elements: 23
Element Diameter: 4 mm Aluminum rod
Dipole Diameter: 8 mm Hard Copper tube plastic coated
Longest element: 340 mm
Element Mounting Position: Below the Boom
Balun and Connector: Included
Boom Length: 5.7 m
Boom Size: Tapered Boom 40x40mm, 30x30mm, 20x20mm
The number of Boom Pieces: 5
Guy rope support: Not necessary. Strong boom
Mounting Mast Diameter: 43 – 70 mm 1-11/16″ – 2-3/4″ OD
Clamp: 2 x M8 Stainless Steel
Survival Wind Speed: 150 km/h
Net Weight: 5.6 kg
Gross Weight: 7.2kg
Transportation Length: 120cm

Antennas-Amplifiers Product Benefits. A Major advance in Amateur Radio antenna design.

• F/B and G/T superiority.

All antennas have been calculated using state-of-the-art full 3D Electromagnetic Simulation Software including the influence of the boom, bracket, baluns, and connectors. The performance of antennas designed using these techniques is exceptional, far better than antennas designed using “wire” programs.
Comparison of EM simulation software

• No tuning antennas
  

Before dispatch, we assemble each antenna and test antenna characteristics. That means you may expect excellent electrical and mechanical attributes including low SWR across the designed range immediately after assembling.
No need to tune the dipole, or any other element to get perfect SWR on the intended frequency range. Everything is pre-tuned.

• Easy to set up

Everything is labeled, just put number to number. The antenna can be assembled with hand tools in a couple of minutes.
Everything is included in the antenna box: Antenna, balun with connector, and bracket. Yours is to assemble and have fun!