BWDS-90 Commercial Antenna (formally BWS-18-30) * Type: Terminated Folded Dipole * 1.8 - 30MHz * Radiator length: 27.4m (90ft) * Stainless steel antenna wire * Radiation: Omni directional (Inverted V or Sloper) * Feedline: 50 Ohms * Connector: SO-239 * SWR: 1.4:1 average depending on factors * No transmatch required * Power: 1kW, 2kW PEP CW/SSB * Spreaders: 46cm (18in)The Barker & Williamson Model BWS-90 Broadband Folded Dipole Antenna is designed for operation from 1.8 to 30MHz. The antenna comes fully assembled and pretuned so no measuring or cutting is required.
The BWD-90 antenna is fabricated with #14 stranded stainless steel wire, complete with a high impact plastic balun and matching network. An added feature is single feedline operation for all bands providing excellent performance.
The BWS-90 may be installed as a flat-top antenna, 5m (15ft) minimum, 8-12m (25-40ft) average. Inverted ‘V’ or a sloper with the low end as close as 1.8m (6ft) to the ground. For best omni-directional radiation installation as a sloper or inverted ‘V’ is suggested.
