Station Master 27Mhz/11metre Antenna

Station Master 27 MHz CB base antenna (and modern Station Master Mk1-style versions), the typical specifications are:

• Type: ½-wave vertical base antenna
• Frequency range: 26–30 MHz
• Optimised for: 27 MHz Australian CB (11 m band)
• Impedance: 50 Ω
• SWR: Typically <1.5:1 on the CB band (less than 2:1 across its tuning range)
• Power handling: Up to 1 kW PEP
• Length: Approximately 5.4 m (18 ft)
• Weight: Approximately 2.3 kg
• Connector: SO-239 (UHF female)
• Polarisation: Vertical
• Radiation pattern: Omnidirectional
• Tuning: Adjustable via the tap point on the matching coil and, if needed, the top section.

The Station Master design became popular in Australia during the 1980s. It uses a half-wave radiator with an external matching coil, so it does not require the large radial ground plane used by a quarter-wave antenna. This makes it a durable, easy-to-install base station antenna with good local and DX performance when mounted at height.

Can be collected from Blacktown.