I chose this HF antenna as a hidden solution for my yard. I needed a full-spectrum solution that I could install higher than the working ATAS-120A I have on a 5′ mast with counterpoise.

I was able to toss a rock taped with para-cord up approximately 30′. After attaching my coax run to the Alpha Antenna, I the pulled coax and feed-point into the tree. The distal end is tied to a flexible bush 5′ off the ground.

Was very surprised that my internal tuner in the FT-450D tuned each band 160-10. That wasn’t ‘supposed’ to happen. I believe what makes this work is having the feed point as high as possible with the ceramic distal end tied low. (Or horizontal if that works for your location.)

My first contact was Sergey, UA0FO in Asiatic Russia from SW Idaho using 100 watts. In the first hour after I pulled this antenna up I’ve received nothing lower than 5/9 as a signal response.

There are bigger, ‘better’ antennas out there for certain. However, for my needs — a full spectrum antenna that my rig can tune allowing for clear send/rcv — This solution does it all. I fully recommend this affordable antenna for its functionality and in how it’s backed by great customer support.

Thanks Alpha!
KA7UOR