Description
Vine Antennas AS-CW-80 | Carolina Windom
Vine Antennas AS-CW-80 | Carolina Windom
A Windom Antenna for
80M/40M/20M/10M
What’s a Carolina Windom?
Think of a Carolina Windom as an upside-down vertical antenna. The horizontal section is the counterpoise, and the vertical radiator the main antenna.
Because the antenna is not fed at its centre, the RF currents in each horizontal radiating section are very much unequal. This makes the vertical coaxial feedline radiate RF energy and become part of the antenna. This results in a very effective omni-directional radiation pattern and also an excellent general-purpose antenna for the SWL.
How Should I Use It?
The antenna should be installed as high as possible and clear from other nearby objects. The vertical radiator must not be close to metal objects (like masts) and should be in free air.
Where is it Resonant?
By careful design of the antenna, the Carolina Windom has resonant points in the 40M, 20M and 10M amateur bands. The antenna can also be used in other HF bands with the use of an ATU.
Specification
Bands: 80M,40M, 20M, 10M
(without ATU)
30M, 17M, 15M, 12M
(with ATU)
Power: 200W Max
Windom 80
Overall Length 132′