* Bands: 10, 12, 15, 17, 20m * Elements: 2, 1, 2, 1, 2 per band * Gain: 5.3, 1, 4.8, 1, 3.6 dBi * Sidelobe attenuation 25dB * Longest element 5.2m (17.1ft) * Turning radius 2.7m (8.8ft) * Boom length 2.2m (7.3ft) * Boom diameter 3.8cm (1.5in) * Max. Wind Surface Area 0.3m sq (3.22ft sq) Max Power Handling 1.2kW * Weight 12kg (26.5lbs)
The Cushcraft MA5B "Director" delivers performance on three DX bands, 20, 15 and 10m, and functions as a rotary dipole on 17 and 12m. That's five bands in a very small space of real estate. With its light weight you need only a small VHF style rotator.