VIDEO of ZF2B Verticals louder than Yagi Antennas on a tall tower

by Greyline Performance 11月 01, 2023

ZF2B: Greyline Verticals much louder than a Tall Yagi (VIDEO)

Monday After the Contest: Unprecedented Victory in Low Power Category

Our dynamic duo at ZF2B may have clinched the Low Power category for North America and possibly the world, shattering the old North American Record by an astonishing 40%.

Despite initial skepticism about our Vertical project, which followed our already proven Tower and Antenna system, the results spoke for themselves. Vertical antennas emerged as game-changers, with reports of up to 7 S-units stronger signals, at times surpassing the towering Yagis.

The secret? It's the 'magic' of saltwater. Verticals boast an incredibly low angle, and the ocean acts as a colossal signal reflector, creating a ground system that spans thousands of miles. Discover the winning formula at Greyline Performance." 📡🏆 #HamRadioContest #AntennaMagic #GreylinePerformance

YES, this applies to a ham radio operator in an HOA too!

Living by the sea is a fantastic advantage, but for many of us, that's not our reality. We face the challenges of HOAs, close neighbors, and tight lot lines. However, the story of Greyline Antennas shows that even in limited spaces, real DX and impressive results are achievable for all ham radio enthusiasts. Embrace the possibilities from your QTH! 🌊📡 #HamRadio #DX #GreylineAntennas.

ZF2B HF Vertical Antennas Pictured

How to Find the best location to install your Flagpole Antenna on your property

Grab an AM battery powered radio and walk around the property.
Find the noisiest location and thus the quietest.
Mark this spot with a giant red X.
Consult with your partner or XYL and family and finally...
install your antenna as close to the X-marks-the-spot as possible.

Remember, a simple walk around the property looking for the "widest open space" available to you may be a good first step. Then listening for the quietest location, of course. This is a good rule of thumb to avoid unnecessary noise levels throughout your ham radio journey.

We've discussed the art of installing antennas in proximity to buildings, exploring the sweet spot between extreme views and practicality. Notably, if your home is of conventional, non-metal construction, you can position your antenna closer to the house. We recommend a 7' minimum distance, primarily because most modern homes emit some electronic 'buzz.' Moving just 1-3 feet further from this source often eliminates interference. Nevertheless, some hams confidently mount antennas right against their home's wall and still connect with the world." 🏠📡 #HamRadio #AntennaInstallation #DXCommunications

Further discussion: how close or far away from a metal walled building can I install a Greyline Performance antenna?

ZF2B View to North America

-- Greyline writes:

You too can find low angles at your QTH. Maybe a tower of say 50-70' tall isn't possible for you, don't fret. Instead, think about a Greyline vertical dipole antenna, or Flagpole Antenna of the same design standing at a modest 20-24-28 feet high. They provide similar results in many cases. You'll be amazed by the results that you can achieve with this setup from your city lot or HOA community, again, which can rival the performance of a 50-70' inverted vee antenna all the way down to 80 meters. Yes, really. It's all about maximizing the angles even at your QTH. We hope you'll agree and get on the air to enjoy the peak of this Cycle 25, happening now!

HAM RADIO IS FUN AGAIN, PASS IT ON...

How to Order a Flagpole Antenna, checklist.


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WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING:

"Real DX 160-6M at my HOA"
"4 Band DXCC in 3 months at my HOA."
"So pretty my XYL approves!"
"If I can hear it, I can work it."

Our Mission:
At Greyline, it's our Mission to serve you by offering higher-quality products that truly enhance your Ham Radio experiences. Standing up to Hurricanes is just a bonus. Antennas that work Real DX and that the ladies can love too. Now that is smarter, stronger, and more elegant for you and your family's security. We are delighted to serve you.

Let's enjoy the adventure, together. Until next time...

73 Greyline Performance
Ph. 435-200-4902

Ham Radio is fun again! Pass it on...

Please take our 160M Survey

This survey reads like a Q&A of how to turn your 20-24' Flagpole Antenna into an 80-160M Real DX antenna for those using the lower impedance range (low cost) tuners.

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I am providing my first impression report regarding my 24FT HOA antenna. Installation was easy once I was able to figure out the instructions. The twin lead spacers were missing so I inserted a section of PVC into the lower section to insulate the twin lead. I’m using an IC7300, MFJ 993brt remote tuner, Balun Design, Inc model 117t balun which takes coax as input and twin lead as output. I then feed it through an Array Solutions model AS309H arrestor which takes twin lead as both input and output. With the remote tuner: SWR readings are 1.2 in the cw portion of 40 meters and 1.5 in the ssb portion SWR readings are 1.1 all the way across 20 meters (my favorite band) SWR readings are 1.2 in the cw portion of 15 meters and 1.4 in the ssb portion I am a cw guy and have worked all over Europe and South America as well as New Zealand and am getting very good signal reports. Needless to say, I am very pleased with this antenna so far. It works way better than I expected I haven’t yet had to operate in windy or rainy conditions so there is more to learn. Howard Glassman K4OBC

Great pole, excellent service and communications.

I purchased the pole without the antenna and am very happy with the quality and ease of installation.

Great addition easy install

Added this to my 20ft flagpole for 160 m work. Able to make contacts, looking forward to up the power. Great flagpole!

DX and the Greyline antenna

What a wonderful Antenna I have made contacts in over 50 country's so far in less than three weeks easy to assemble and works.

24' Flagpole does the job.

I purchase a 20’ Flagpole antenna that also included the 4’ extension. I installed the flagpole the end of January here at my home in central Florida. The install was easy with only a couple of small issues that were easily resolved by just thinking things through. I installed the antenna in the back yard in the HOA and have not had any complaints.

The performance of the antenna has been very good. The SWR on most band has been =< 1.5 except the 12 meter band. The SWR is just under 2.0. The DX into Europe and Africa has been good. Have done a lot of FT4 and FT8 with good reports. SSB has been good with good signal reports depending on propagation. All of my contacts have been made on 70 – 100 watts. I am using a SGC 230 tuner mounted at the base of the antenna

Most of my contacts have been 10 MHz – 28 MHZ. I have done some work on 40 meters but not much. Not much of an night owl so I don’t get very much of a change to use the antenna on 40 – 160 meters. The SWR is on these bands is 1.0 – 1.3, so I would expect good performance if I had more power.

At this point in time the only negative I have to report is the flag. It has been flying on most days in 5 to 15 MPH winds. I have taken it down when we had higher winds had exceed the 15 MHP. I noticed this morning the flag was torn and shredded. I took the flag down and noticed the flag was made by Anley and it was manufactured in China. I wouldn’t expect a flag to be in this condition after 3 months. I had USA made flags last over a year flying in much stronger winds that this one.

I'm only giving a 4 because of the flag issue. I will reach out to Greyline to see what they have to say.

We are so glad to hear that your Antenna has FB SWRs from 160-10M and congrats on the great DX! Fun... We buy our flags from several USA companies one of which is Anley, Inc., which is also a US company based in California. We are happy to replace the flag.

US GOV reports 90-days is the expected Flag lifespan. 'The U.S. Government generally expects a nylon or cotton flag to last 90 days based on being flown daily from sunrise to sunset - but not during periods of inclement weather. Tests have shown that, in some cases, a flag flown 24 hours a day will last only one-fourth as long as one flown only during the daylight hours.' - again, happy to help and we will contact you directly for a replacement.

Remember, Ham Radio is fun again, Please pass it on to your friends and family. - 73m Greyline Performance

VIDEO of ZF2B Verticals louder than Yagi Antennas on a tall tower

ZF2B: Greyline Verticals much louder than a Tall Yagi (VIDEO)

Monday After the Contest: Unprecedented Victory in Low Power Category