Product Overview
34.5-foot stainless-steel telescopic vertical system for 2-40 meters that collapses to about 29 inches.
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Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Coverage | 2-40M with radials |
| PEP rating | 1000W |
| Material | stainless steel |
| Extended | ~34.5 ft |
| Collapsed | ~29 in |
| Antenna element weight | ~2.3 lb |
| Base diameter | ~1 in |
Best For
- POTA, SOTA, EmComm, DXpeditions and portable deployments
- Operators wanting a full-size telescoping resonant vertical
What’s Included
- 34 ft 6 in telescopic element
- 4 x 35 ft radial kit
- Guying kit
- SS34+ mount with SO-239
- Zippered gear bag
Setup and Tuning
Tune by extending/retracting the whip for resonance. Guying is required on 30/40M and may be needed on other bands based on wind.
Videos
“This antenna is a 40-meter band POWERHOUSE” KB9VBR
Deployment Video
WARNINGS
Electrical precautions should always be taken when deploying antennas
The SS34+ Vertical VHF HF Antenna should only be used with a sturdy mounting solution.
It is necessary to Guy this system with ropes and anchors to the included Guying Adapter when deployed for 30/40 meters or the element will bend and sway, or perhaps even break. Guying may also be required on other bands if wind conditions require it.
Tuning
Tune by extending or retracting the SS-34+ telescopic whip for resonance for use as an omnidirectional vertical on 40 through 2 meters when radials are installed on the ground side of a sturdy mounting solution.
1/4 Wave Vertical: For the approximate deployed element length in feet for a 1/4 vertical, divide 234 by frequency in MHz for deployment from 2-40M.
1/2 Wave Vertical: For 2.14 db more gain than a 1/4 wave vertical from 2-20 Meters, the approximate deployed element length in feet for the 1/2 vertical, divide 468 by frequency in MHz.
5/8 Wave Vertical: For 3 db more gain than a 1/4 wave vertical from 2-17M, the approximate deployed element length in feet for the 5/8 vertical, divide 585 by frequency in MHz.
| SS34 Performance and Radiation Pattern Chart | |||
| 3 Configurable Options | |||
| Performance | Deployed Option | Bands | Gain |
| 1/4 Wave Vertical | 2-40 Meters | Gain 3 dB | |
| 1/2 Wave Vertical | 2-20 Meters | Gain 5.14 dB | |
| 5/8 Wave Vertical | 2-17 Meters | Gain 6 dB | |
| Pattern | Omnidirectional | ||
Options and Compatible Accessories
Optional heavy-duty tripod, surveyor adapter, coax and anti-oxidant are offered.
Support Resources
- User Manuals: Alpha Antenna User Manuals hub.
- Videos: Related videos.
- Guidance / FAQs: Available HERE.
- Customer Reviews: Scroll to bottom of this page.
We Listen
We are dedicated to improving all of our systems. Specifications and descriptions are subject to change without notice.
I purchased the SS-34+ Deluxe 11band vertical 2m – 40m $325:00 ( on special offer at $295 when I purchased ), direct from alpha antennas. Due to public holidays it took about 3 weeks to ship to MI.
Absolutely amazed at the construction quality of the antenna, simple to erect and only needs height adjustment for bands or to adjust centre of operation frequency ( no coils or banana plugs ), no atu required.
It is rated at 1KW and depending on band has a 3 – 6 db gain omnidirectional. Guy ropes, ground radials and carry bag included. Total cost in GBP was £240:00 delivered.
One antenna for portable use that covers all the bands that you will need. I’ve set it up in the garden to test and be objective, if you do any portable work this is the antenna for you. The only small criticism I could find and it’s so small, insignificant really is if the carry bag was a little larger and possibly compartmentalised ( even as an optional purchase extra).
This is a perfect antenna for portable work, period.
Alpha antenna followed up with a personal email to check how the purchase, shipping and overall satisfaction went. I have no hesitation in recommending Alpha Antennas.
Kind regards
James MI5AHG
Great product, I have only used on 20-40m. I would like the Counterpoise wires to plug in. My second Alpha antenna. Hope to get an Emcomm mag loop next to try out!
Great
Hi Steve and team, I have just got this from the USA to India. Haven’t field tested it yet but impressed with the build quality. will be doing so coming weekend. will keep you posted.