TW2010 Traveler 
Product Details
Mutliband (10 meters through 20 meters) portable HF vertical (omnidirectional) antenna with remote control. Uses a modified H design with 6061–T6 aluminum. Fed with a switching array to select loading for the band in use.
Product Ratings
- Mechanical design and durability
- 100%
- Overall Value
- 100%
- Performance
- 100%
Every thing about this antenna is first class from the shipping carton and packing, to the antenna and controls. First thing that struck me very positively was the way the antenna was packed all powdered coated parts where in a plastic sleeve, controls, instructions and cable were boxed separately in the same carton.
The antenna is a vertical di-pole, very similar in concept to a competitor ( Sigma 5) and that is the only thing in common. The build quality is great and does not look like it was put together in a garage work shop.
The antenna is very close to plug and play. The instruction manual in my opinion is well written and illustrated and makes it easy to get on the air. Total assembly time for the antenna was about 8 minutes after reading the manual. Not one problem putting it together. I like the folding arms, should be great for portable use. The other nice feature is no nuts and bolts -- about 80% if the antenna is assembled when you get it.
The control box for band switch is great, push button with LED indicator lights and built like a tank.
The antenna at least for me required no adjustment of the tuning coils. SWR's on all bands were 1.1 to 1. , max was 1.5 on 17M. I used my LDG tuner to make the final adjustment, but you really don't need the tuner.
How well did it perform? Great!! I worked GB100J (England Boy Scout's SE), France, the Ukraine, and Slovenia, CA, Utah, and Washington state on 20M phone. On Sunday I got all my 10M contacts needed for 10-10 International. I was using my TS-480HX, running about 100 watts. Signal reports were S8 to S9.
I compared the antenna to my friends G5RV and Hustler vertical. It was about 1-2 S units better than both and much quieter than the Hustler and no need for radials.
I think this antenna is well worth the price, compared to others of similar design and no need for a 5 gallon bucket of cement (quad pod is available)
I ordered it from Gigi parts, they answered all my questions- Russ gave me his feedback, since he has one of his own. Other questions were answered by the owner of the company. He even called me on Sunday to respond to my e-mail. If I could give this antenna a higher rating I would. IMHO you get more than you pay for with this antenna and a great antenna for HOA use. A quality USA made product
Randy
W9RTB
The antenna is a vertical di-pole, very similar in concept to a competitor ( Sigma 5) and that is the only thing in common. The build quality is great and does not look like it was put together in a garage work shop.
The antenna is very close to plug and play. The instruction manual in my opinion is well written and illustrated and makes it easy to get on the air. Total assembly time for the antenna was about 8 minutes after reading the manual. Not one problem putting it together. I like the folding arms, should be great for portable use. The other nice feature is no nuts and bolts -- about 80% if the antenna is assembled when you get it.
The control box for band switch is great, push button with LED indicator lights and built like a tank.
The antenna at least for me required no adjustment of the tuning coils. SWR's on all bands were 1.1 to 1. , max was 1.5 on 17M. I used my LDG tuner to make the final adjustment, but you really don't need the tuner.
How well did it perform? Great!! I worked GB100J (England Boy Scout's SE), France, the Ukraine, and Slovenia, CA, Utah, and Washington state on 20M phone. On Sunday I got all my 10M contacts needed for 10-10 International. I was using my TS-480HX, running about 100 watts. Signal reports were S8 to S9.
I compared the antenna to my friends G5RV and Hustler vertical. It was about 1-2 S units better than both and much quieter than the Hustler and no need for radials.
I think this antenna is well worth the price, compared to others of similar design and no need for a 5 gallon bucket of cement (quad pod is available)
I ordered it from Gigi parts, they answered all my questions- Russ gave me his feedback, since he has one of his own. Other questions were answered by the owner of the company. He even called me on Sunday to respond to my e-mail. If I could give this antenna a higher rating I would. IMHO you get more than you pay for with this antenna and a great antenna for HOA use. A quality USA made product
Randy
W9RTB
Review Ratings
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- Overall Value
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- Mechanical design and durability
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