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The Vine Antennas RST-PAC is a premium-quality portable HF ground-plane antenna, engineered for radio amateurs who demand high performance, versatility, and convenience.
Based on the proven PAC-12 design, the RST-PAC offers excellent multiband coverage, robust construction, and rapid deployment — perfect for field operations, holiday DXing, or limited-space installations.
Whether you’re operating portable from a summit, balcony, or campsite, the RST-PAC delivers strong, stable performance wherever you go.
| ⚙️ Specification | 💡 Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Vine Antennas RST-PAC |
| Frequency Coverage | 7 MHz – 50 MHz (40 m – 6 m) |
| Supported Bands | 40 m, 30 m, 20 m, 17 m, 15 m, 12 m, 10 m, 6 m |
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Power Handling | 100 W (SSB) |
| SWR | < 1.3 on 40 m, adjustable to 1.1 on higher bands |
| Collapsed Length | 34.5 cm |
| Erected Length | 4.1 m |
| Weight | Approx. 1.4 kg |
| Material | Anodized aluminium, stainless steel, nylon |
| Setup Time | Under 3 minutes |
| Grounding | Includes 10-strand radial ground wire network |
⚠️ Note: Coaxial feeder cable not included.
| 📶 Band | ⚙️ Coil/Slider Setting | 📏 Whip Adjustment | 📈 SWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 MHz | 4 turns visible, rod retracted ≈ 10 cm | 1.1 – 1.3 | ✔️ |
| 14 MHz | Slider near rod, 6 turns visible, rod retracted ≈ 20 cm | 1.1 – 1.3 | ✔️ |
| 21 MHz | 4 × tubes + whip 7 sections + 10 cm extra | 1.1 – 1.3 | ✔️ |
| 29 MHz | Whip only, fully extended then retract ½ section | 1.2 | ✔️ |
*Values may vary slightly with location and ground conditions.
