{"product_id":"band-hopper-iv-four-band-20m-30m-40m-80m-portable-dipole-antenna-system","title":"Band Hopper IV - Four-band (20m,30m,40m,80m) portable dipole antenna system","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Band Hopper IV, four-band portable dipole antenna system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBands\u003c\/strong\u003e 20m,30m,40m,80m   \u003cbr\u003e Other bands: should also cover 15m using 40m settings and suitable ATU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e 585 g, 21 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower rating\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 Watts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATU needed?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Connects direct to your radio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalun included?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSSB, CW, data?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Fine for all modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is this antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e About 48 metres end to end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMast required:\u003c\/strong\u003e We suggest using a lightweight telescopic pole (7 - 8 metres pole length recommended for Band Hopper IV). For example, our Tactical 7000hds or 7m SOTAPOLE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: if you are using a Band Hopper with our 10m \u003cstrong\u003eCompact Travel Mast\u003c\/strong\u003e, attach the antenna with a cable tie to the top of section 11 (counted from the bottom). This is about 20ft up and is the perfect height for the antenna centre. Any higher and the antenna may not work properly and your Compact Travel Mast could be damaged.***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat do you get?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBand Hoppers are a complete system including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA resonant multi-band dipole antenna with Perspex link hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 10m feeder - high quality RG174 terminated in a BNC plug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt-in balun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA guying system for a lightweight telescopic pole (7 - 8 metres pole length recommended for Band Hopper IV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree Wire Winders to ensure tangle-free operating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree lightweight aluminium alloy pegs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nylon carry bag with peg pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBand Hoppers work out of the packet - no messing, just fun!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the right antenna for YOU? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/videos.sotabeams.co.uk\/watch\/54\/\"\u003eClick here for help\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions are available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sotabeams.co.uk\/content\/Band%20Hoppers%20Instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/videos.sotabeams.co.uk\/watch\/1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to erect your BandHopper  - video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e___________________________________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to compliment modern miniature HF transceivers such as the Youkits HB1B or the Elecraft KX1, the Band Hopper IV covers 20, 30, 40 and 80 metres (3.5 - 3.7MHz 1.5:1 VSWR bandwidth using our \"Hopper Jump\" system)  in one neat package. Using all our innovative techniques and laser-cut hardware, the Band Hopper IV works straight out of the packet on all your favourite portable band. Full sized dipoles on each band means no-compromise performance. \u003cstrong\u003eNot sure what a linked dipole is? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sotabeams.co.uk\/linked-dipoles\/\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Band Hopper IV covers four HF bands with a high efficiency full-size halfwave dipole on each band. It's not a compromise loaded antenna. It's also designed to allow you to get the feedpoint high - that's important for good performance. Band selection is by easy-to-use jumpers; quick to change!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing the Band Hopper IV could not be easier. The custom designed centrepiece fits on an tapered pole (such as our famous SOTA pole). It slides down to the optimum height (usually the junction between the top and second sections of the mast).If you don't have a tapering mast don't worry, the centrepiece has slots for cable ties too so you can attach it to most anything. Don't like masts? The centrepiece has an attachment point for a throwing line to use in the forest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unrolling the dipole elements is a breeze using the Wirewinders supplied. When you unroll the elements you will notice that the Wirewinders are attached to 4m (13ft) nylon braided extension cords. This not only means that you cannot lose them but also that in rocky areas you can guy your pole by putting the Wirewinder in a crack in the rocks or just by putting it under a rock. The Wirewinders also make great snow anchors too so guying your pole in the snow has never been easier! We also provide pegging loops for use with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sotabeams.co.uk\/aluminium-alloy-pegs\/\"\u003ehigh quality pegs\u003c\/a\u003e (included).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe feeder is a 10m length of RG174 pre-terminated in a BNC plug. This is wound on a third Wirewinder. Also on the third Winder is a 10m back guy for your mast. No need for any additional guys and the two dipole elements plus the back guy are all you need for a stable and robust system. The back guy is attached to the Wirewinder to give you the flexible guying options above. Just a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sotabeams.co.uk\/our-famous-sota-poles\/\"\u003emast\u003c\/a\u003e or use a nearby tree to support the centre of your antenna and you're good to go!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Band Hopper IV is super light too! The whole package consisting of the antenna, the Wirewinders and the back guy weighs in at less than 475g; that's under 17oz!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo need to adjust the Band Hopper IV, it is supplied pre-tuned. We do the tricky stuff leaving you to have the fun. This is a fully assembled product that works out of the packet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Band Hopper IV is supplied in a stylish carry bag complete with lightweight aluminium pegs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Band Hopper IV is a truly amazing package for a bargain price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Band Hopper IV is supplied with a high performance ferrite-core balun; not just a few turns of co-axial cable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Ham Shack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52239655698725,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8743\/8885\/files\/Yourparagraphtext_91.png?v=1776406681","url":"https:\/\/thehamshack.co.nz\/products\/band-hopper-iv-four-band-20m-30m-40m-80m-portable-dipole-antenna-system","provider":"The Ham Shack","version":"1.0","type":"link"}