Military Folding Antenna Manpack 7 Sections

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Product Code: 4A3u0Kx Units in Stock: 2 Quantity

Military Folding Antenna Manpack 7 Sections Length 285 CM (9.35 ft)
whip is a broadband monopole antenna designed for portable or manpack radios requiring a compact but rugged antenna system.

They work great when used with our Slidewinder DX Coils for the ultimate portable setup.

If used in a stand-alone setup the antenna will cover 28-54 MHz with an external antenna tuner. To enhance RF propagation and antenna performance a ground-plane is required.

Its design has been borrowed from similar antennas utilized by many armies all over the world.
If you want a rugged antenna for your go bag, For stealth or portable ops, Then consider adding one of these Military Folding Portable Whip Antennas to your antenna kit.
MIL SPEC shock cord that can be replaced by the operator if necessary.
The antenna base section has a strong spring inside to aid with tensioning of the internal Shock cord when deploying or folding up the antenna.

It is very hardy, sturdy strong and portable (being collapsible). Un-mounted the entire antenna length is less than 20”. The 7 brass sections of 17" long each are held together by a piece of strong military shock cord.

Yes, the whole screw part is brass, and each section connection part (female one) is also brass. Other tube part is stainless steel, In camo green colour.
Very strong well made Antenna Weighing in at a very light 350grams.
This really is the antenna to have in your portable kit bag.

IMPORTANT Please note when folding up this antenna, Please start from the top section going towards the bottom section, As the bottom section contains a spring that allows the cord to stretch if you fold the bottom first you restrict the spring & risk breaking the shock cord.

Details.
Lightweight Military Radio Antenna
Original New
Also used for VHF radio PRC-77, PRC-9, PRC-10 and PRC-25
7 Unit tubes combine with military shock cord.
Easy folding & extending.
High quality durable use.
Unit weight: 350 g
Extending length: 285 CM ( 9.35 ft )
Folded length: 43 CM (17 inch)
Folded width: Appr. 3.5cm (1.38 inch).
Mounting thread: 3/8-24 tpi.

M1ECC Antennas
Official UK Supplier.

Customer Reviews

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New Slidewinder Coil & Whip

I purchased this Antenna Today which arrived this morning after being sent yesterday as I requested I went out with it this evening plugged the Antenna straight into the back of my Icom 7100 and started moving the coil on 40m got a tune point on it and had 3 Qso s then onto 17m and the SWR was 1 to 1 at 95w the same on 20m it tuned on 15m I tuned it on 12 & 10m but the SWR was higher so needs a bit of work on theses bands for me and I worked 13 Qso s from England & Scotland on 40m to USA on 17m and Svalbard on 20m so things can only get better . Thanks Fraser MM0HCD

Posted by Fraser MM0HCD on 07 May 2022

Good antenna

I've had experience of this type of antenna before and I was impressed to see it was the quality I'd expect from m1ecc. The tubes are all brass (as far as I can tell) and the paint finish seems fairly robust. I use this with a slidewinder coil and in a decent location I get good results on voice and excellent results on digital.

Posted by M7EGY on 03 August 2021

Love it!

This has to be the coolest portable antenna I've used. Really well made and sturdy, lightning fast to put up and strip down and when it is stripped down you can fit it in your back pocket. No issues in rainy windy weather when extended either, I've been impressed and pleased with the performance of the Military Folding whip, i wouldn't want to be without it now.

Posted by Bob on 14 July 2021