The Hy-Gain Explorer 14 is a very unique 4-element,
three band beam antenna designed for
broadband, high performance, high efficiency
operation on the Amateur 10, 15, and 20 meter
bands. The boom length of 14 feet 11/2 inches
(4.17 m) and a longest element of 31 feet 6 inches
(9.6 m) combine for a modest 17 foot 3 inch
turning radius, small enough for most city lots.
Broadbanding is accomplished through the use of
a monoband reflector on 10 meters, a duoband
reflector on 15 and 20 meters and a very unique
driven element system called the Para-Sleeve
Stainless steel hardware and clamps are used on
all electrical and mechanical connections. Hy-
Gain's 50 ohm BN-86 balun and new Beta Multi-
Match are supplied. Add-on kits for a 30 or 40
meter driven element are available as option QK-
710. The antenna is designed to fit masts from 2"
to 2 1/2" in diameter and can be rotated with Hy-
Gain's CD-4511 or Ham IV rotators.
Ham band coverage:
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10, 15 and 20 m
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2:1 bandwidth:
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1700/450/350 kHz
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Gain:
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8.8/8/7.5 dBi
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F/B:
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21/27/27 dB
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Boom length/diameter:
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4.3 m/51 mm
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Longest element:
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9.5 m
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Mast range/turning radius:
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51-63 mm/5.25 m
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Power handling:
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1500 W PEP
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Surface area & wind survival:
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6.7 m2, 44 m/s
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Weight:
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20.5 kg
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Manual (Eng)