![]() The noise level is lower than some dipoles that I have used. I talk to people all over the world with this antenna, often on 100W, sometimes at 700W. An in the end, his diagnosis and solution were both correct. Tom provide quick and accurate service after the sale, even replying to my emails on the weekend. Once it was installed, the problem went away. He recommended a replacement surge/lightning suppressor. Tom at Zero-Five pretty sorted it out and determined that my ICE surge/lightning suppressor was not up to the job at the wattage that I was trying to use and the SWR presented on 80m (around 11.25). Recently I started having problems on 80m. It has worked great and if I could have only one antenna, this would be it. I bought a 43' Antenna from Zero-Five in 2010. Tom is also lightning fast to respond to questions via email. You can easily loosen the fold over mount bolts to tilt over the antenna even after it has been installed for over a year. I don't know what material Tom makes his base fold over mount out of but it is very VERY rugged and does not get seized up. I had some Omni Tilt bases before these from DX Engineering and the stainless steel DX Engineering uses is total junk and it seizes up something fierce after about 6 months in the weather. The fold over assembly is military spec in every way. The center insulator is extremely well made - very heavy duty. All of mine are extended out and guyed at the point of where the extension begins. No guying needed if you stay stock at the 43 foot height. I had 70 mph winds come through recently and they held up nicely with no issues. ![]() These antennas are a BARGAIN at the current price of $299 plus shipping. To extend them out just add length to the bases. I have one extended out to 62 feet and two others extended out to 53 feet. ![]() I have the 43 footer - superb in every way!!
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